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 […]
WCU Students give back at Blood Drive
The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive in WCU’s University Center on November 6 and 7. Volunteers from the community, especially WCU students came out to donate their time and blood for a good cause. The Blood drive was sponsored by Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta, who sponsors the drive every three months. Member of […]
SGA forum on tuition increase for 2014
Speaking to a nearly empty room, Student Government Association President Ryan Hermance discussed tuition increases and new fees for the 2014 school year on Wednesday. The meeting was similar to the one held on the 25th, with many of the same points being addressed. Hermance began the meeting by explaining the state mandated 6 percent […]
Homecoming officially kicked-off
It’s time to let the colors fly. Homecoming week is here. The first Homecoming Kick-off Event was Monday afternoon on the University Center Lawn. Local ice-cream favorite Jack the Dipper was on hand to satisfy the WCU sweet tooth, as well as the carnival-style desires of deep fried Oreos and funnel cakes. And that was […]
Good eats at the Mountain Heritage Day
This past weekend Western Carolina University celebrated the areas music, crafts, tradition and of course food, at the 39th Annual Mountain Heritage Day. Every year area restaurants and catering businesses come to the festival to share their food with the thousands of visitors who come to the festival each year. There was an array of […]
Unintentional racism at WCU
“You are all odd!” This was a central part of the message Dr. John Habel imparted unto students at the Unintentional Racism seminar Monday afternoon in the UC Multipurpose room. The seminar, one of many events being hosted by WCU’s intercultural affairs office, lasted nearly two hours and was an interactive discussion on several aspects […]