The first two days of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament have shown why it is called March Madness. The opening games included overtime, last second shots, and a historic upset that has secured a spot in this year’s One Shining Moment. The first weekend finished with University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s unprecedented victory over top […]
WCU students prepare for Super Bowl LII
February 4, 2018 by
Co-written with Kevin McNamara On Sunday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m ET, Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will air on NBC. Every year, record-breaking amounts of people watch the Super Bowl; according to this Newsweek report, 111.3 million watched last year. Some of the people watching are the students of […]
Large dreams for a large man
November 25, 2013 by
You cannot miss Alex Day when you see him on WCU’s campus or even during the long practices of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. He is taller than anybody around him but always has a wide smile on his face. He is also my little brother. Day is a sophomore at Western Carolina […]
WCU Students give back at Blood Drive
November 11, 2013 by
The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive in WCU’s University Center on November 6 and 7. Volunteers from the community, especially WCU students came out to donate their time and blood for a good cause. The Blood drive was sponsored by Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta, who sponsors the drive every three months. Member of […]
WCU students share their gun violence ‘number’
May 6, 2013 by
After losing a dear friend, Dr. Roger Hartley, associate professor of political science at Western Carolina University, created a Facebook group called “What is Your Number? Our Network of Gun Violence.” The group has gained national attention through MSNBC and The Washington Post. Dr. Hartley spoke with WCJ about his project. Read the full story […]
Dancing for a Cause
February 29, 2012 by
This year is going to be a special one for Western Carolina University when they host its first ever Dance Marathon 2012 for the kids. Dance Marathon is a nationwide movement involving college and high school students who raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization which raises money for 170 children’s hospitals […]
