MLK: The man behind the dream

The spirit of Martin Luther King resonated in the room as the keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington challenged the audience to continue to make King’s vision a reality. The event kicked off the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, but it was more than that; it was a reminder to the students that […]

“It’s a beautiful germ of a show”

     “It was amazing. It exceeded my hopes and dreams,” said Jonathan Cobrda as he discussed his Sunday, Jan.30, performance, “Sweet ‘N Low: The True Story of One Diabetic’s Journey to Keep Spirits High and Sugars Low” in the FPAC. Cobrda’s one man show shares details of his experience – from the extremely funny to the […]

Campus-wide budget discussion with the Chancellor

The Fine and Performing Arts Center on Monday, Jan. 31, hosted a discussion on how an estimated $3.7 billion state of North Carolina revenue shortfall could impact Western Carolina University.

Nizer’s 3D show proves fun for both students and families

Families and children from all over the community ventured out to see the laser beams, juggling, 3D effects, and a grand finale featuring toilet paper at the Mark Nizer 3D Show in FPAC on Friday, Jan. 28.

Teach me how to roll

It’s cold out now, but the rivers will be moving soon enough. What better time to hit the warm pool and learn how to roll a kayak, improve technique and have a blast? Beginner, intermediate, and advanced boaters come to the Reid Pool on the WCU campus to play in the water every other Thursday […]

How you can get involved

The annual Service Learning Fair is organized so that representatives from local organizations come and inform people about how they can get involved in particular organizations. This year there were 42 organizations that participated in the event at WCU. Service learning is a major part of a college curriculum that many students know nothing about. What […]