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 […]
Traditions bringing families together during the holidays
December 11, 2011 by
As the weather gets colder and winter break is approaching, the holidays are in the back of everybody’s minds: what presents we have to get each other, what side of the family you’ll be with this holiday season. But with the holidays in full swing, the traditions are what most remember. The holidays are the […]
Black bears seen on WCU campus
September 28, 2011 by
By Cory Spaugh Black bears were spotted on the campus of Western Carolina University in the past two weeks. The bears were first reported on Saturday, Sept. 17, near the Greek village, the second sighting was near Reynolds Residence hall, and the third sighting was across Hwy 107 near WCU’s forensics area. The first sighting […]
Major storm sweeps through Cullowhee
April 29, 2011 by
Western Carolina University students received a late night surprise on Thursday, April 28, as a tornado warning put the Cullowhee area on high alert. Students living on campus filled the bottom floors of their dorms and waited out the storm. According to Tammi Hudson, WCU’s emergency management director, the university’s siren system was activated at […]
