Many had questions on the status of some of the plans being put into action at WCU, so a university wide forum was held to sort some things out. Chancellor, Dr. David Belcher, the Provost, Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, and Vice Chancellors, Dr. Tim Metz and Michael Byers were at a forum on April 27 in the University Center […]
Students say goodbye to two local favorites
April 29, 2015 by
Two local establishments have closed their doors, one for a little bit, the other for good. As of midnight on April 27, the Cullowhee historic establishment “Bob’s Mini Mart” and “Nick and Nate’s” in Sylva closed down. Due to the fire that plagued Subway, Rolling Stone Burrito, and Mad Batter last year, there were continuous […]
WCU equestrian team gains national attention
April 29, 2015 by
There is actually an equestrian team at Western, and they are sending one of their own to the national competition. Caitlin Morgan, one of the more seasoned riders on the team, will be competing in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship in Springfield, Mass, April 30 through May 3. The WCU Equestrian team has been […]
McCrory pushes for $3 billion in bonds
April 27, 2015 by
Gov. Pat McCrory is pitching a $3 billion bond proposal that will go toward road infrastructure ($1.5 billion) and renovation, or replacement of state government buildings. In the second $1.5 billion he is including a large chunk ($500 millions) to go to the UNC system for various projects, like the $115 million for a science/STEM building at […]
Jeanne puts the ‘Jolly’ into singing
April 24, 2015 by
Western Carolina University Friends of the Arts will hold its annual fundraiser on Friday, April 24 in the John W. Bardo Arts Center with a special performance by the singer-songwriter and WCU alumna, Jeanne Jolly. The show “All Night Long,” features Jolly who will be joined by WCU’s Catamount Singers and Electric Soul, a 12-member student instrumental […]
WCU’s first ‘Battle of the Bands’ goes to…
April 9, 2015 by
Eight bands entered, but only one walked away with the opportunity of a lifetime: to be the opening band for We the Kings! Last Minute Productions hosted their first Battle of the Bands competition Monday, April 6 at the A.K. Hinds University Center on WCU’s campus. As the different acts began to prepare for their battle in the University […]
