Club sports have been a popular activity for students at WCU for decades. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, club sports were put on hold last semester and resumed practice at the start of March. And people are not participating as much as anticipated. Club Sports director, Michael Birch, believes that this is due to […]
Unarmed, do you know your rights?
October 7, 2014 by
The Organization of Ebony Students (OES) hosted a discussion panel, “Unarmed” on Oct.6. The program was created in response of to the shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed African American who was killed by police office in Ferguson, Missouri, on Aug.9. The shooting prompted protests in Ferguson and started a discussion on race and the […]
It’s WCU night in Dillsboro
December 5, 2012 by
The first horse-drawn carriage ride will trot off at 5:30 p.m. in the town of Dillsboro, to kick off the 29th annual Lights and Luminaries celebration with Western Carolina University’s new Provost, Angi Brenton and family. Following the carriage ride, Mrs. Belcher, wife of Western Carolina University’s chancellor, will fill the air with Christmas spirit […]
BREAKING NEWS: Smoke at Harrill Hall at WCU ceased
April 13, 2012 by
11:00 am: Smoke has ceased at Harrill Hall but firefighters are still monitoring the area. No cause has been released why the fire happened. Some speculate it was just smoke and no fire, and could have been caused by installation in the building. Fire officials are checking the building. *Harrill Hall is currently under renovations and plans to be reopened […]
Belcher: A breath of fresh air
March 29, 2012 by
Genuine, passionate, excited, energetic, and visionary are all terms used to describe David O. Belcher, Western Carolina University’s 11thchancellor, during Thursday’s installation ceremony. Almost a year ago the “super hero” team of David and Susan Belcher began making their impact on the WCU campus and have more in store for the future. The themes of […]
Chancellor Belcher predicts a bright future for WCU
December 7, 2011 by
David O. Belcher stepped into the role as chancellor at Western Carolina University at a tough time. The economy is the lowest it has been in decades, the athletic department isn’t producing to expectations, and opinions of the college are very strong throughout the community but these obstacles haven’t slowed chancellor Belcher’s vision of the […]
