WCU Mountain Heritage Center: Preserving history

Western Carolina’s Mountain Heritage Center shares the history of the Appalachian Mountains and the University to the students and visitors. There are many exhibits of artifacts from the local community who were donated to the Center. The Mountain Heritage Center opened in 1979 using the collection of over 10,000 objects which were donated from local […]

Price to park at WCU increases

Parking has become a hot topic for both students and administration. The price to park on campus is rising, and with the increased enrollment, there are less available parking spaces. The 2012 parking fee was $84, which increased to $96 for 2013. The fee has already been raised to $112 for Fall 2014. Board of […]

Aid or debt? The high price of a higher education

To apply for financial aid, it’s as easy as going to WCU’s website, typing “financial aid” into the search bar, clicking on the financial aid office’s website and then clicking on the “Apply for Aid” button in the middle of the page. The “Apply for Aid” button will guide you to a bulleted list of […]

WCU Inspirational Choir performs last concert of the semester

Western Carolina University’s Inspirational Choir held their last concert of the semester in UC Grandroom on November 24. The concert was holiday theme emphasized on spreading holiday cheer and love to the audience, also spread Gods love through song. Inspirational Choir President,  Monteria Perry always wants her audience to feel welcome and leave the concert […]

Rolling Stone, Subway on fire

  If you were planning to have your lunch in Subway, Rolling Stone or The Mad Batter today, you will have to change your plans. The food establishments will be closed. Unofficial sources said that a fire started around 8:30a.m.from either Subway or Rolling Stone and soon after both of the restaurants were covered in […]

Twincerely Yours, Anna and Allison Ashbaugh

People point and take pictures as Anna and Allison Ashbaugh walk by. The two young ladies from Concord, North Carolina have dressed alike since they were born but have recently gained a lot of attention on WCU’s campus for their wardrobe choices. They are mirror image twins who always wear identical shirts, pants, jackets and […]