In recent times, mainstream media has been rife with controversy when dealing with professional cycling. It seems as though every article published has to do with negative things going on in the sport, focusing on Lance Armstrong and others involved with blood doping. There is more to the sport of professional cycling than these stories […]
Marching Towards Equality in Honor of a Dream
January 24, 2013 by
“No Justice, No Peace!” Students chanted as they marched around the campus of Western Carolina University in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The march was led by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. in an annual event they call, “the MLK Jr. UNITY March.” The UNITY March was created by the Nu Zeta […]
Let’s strengthen state’s weak gun laws
January 20, 2013 by
We are republishing the opinion from Dr. Roger Hartley, Associate Professor at WCU Political Science and Public Affairs Department published in Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan. 18. In the wake of the tragic shootings in Newtown, Conn., and in the midst of our current national debate on gun laws, I’d like to share some information about […]
Kip Moore rocked out at WCU
January 18, 2013 by
By Kathleen Kiser and Jessica Chester Hundreds of Western Carolina University students crowded the Ramsey Center to rock out to country singer Kip Moore. Kip Moore, a Georgia native, was the headliner event for Resolutions 2013 sponsored by AK Hinds University Center and Residential Living on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Kip Moore just finished a long […]
The Great Monsoon
January 18, 2013 by
By: Patrick O’Neal and Bayleigh Davis The rainfall that Cullowhee has been experiencing has not gone unnoticed by anyone. Four days of rainfall, flooding and poor conditions led to what many were calling the “monsoon.” However, it looks like the weather is finally clearing up now. Some residents living along Scott’s Creek in Sylva have […]
LMP Spring Movie Line-up
January 16, 2013 by
Students and local residents can view movies that were recently at the box office for “dirt cheap.” How? Last Minute Productions (LMP) brings movies that were recently in theaters to the campus big screen. Student tickets are $2 and non-student tickets are $4. All tickets include popcorn and a drink. Candy can also be purchased […]
