WCU hosted its 10th annual Relay For Life Fundraiser over Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13. Students and volunteers spent the night on the UC lawn dancing, selling food and homemade items, playing games and sleeping in tents to raise money for cancer research. Each team had to have at least one person walking […]
International Festival celebrates cultural diversity at WCU
April 16, 2013 by
A sunny spring day filled with music, dance, and the scent of tasty food from all over the world. This was the scene at WCU on April 10 during its 34th International Festival. “We do have about 35 different countries, (the) majority of our students come from Saudi Arabia,” said Christopher Pedo, the event organizer. WCU […]
International Festival offers tastes from around the world
April 14, 2013 by
The 34th Annual International Festival at Western Carolina University brought sights, sounds and delicious foods from around the world to Cullowhee. Students, staff and area residents enjoyed the culinary treats from several countries, including Pakistan, Asia and Latin America. This annual event gives students the opportunity to experience traditions, crafts and foods from other cultures […]
Culture flourishes abound at International Festival
April 12, 2013 by
The parade of flags ended at the fountain. Photo by Bayleigh Davis. The midday air was hot but didn’t stop hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members from enjoying a day of cultural exploration. Western Carolina University hosted the 34th Annual International Festival (I-Fest) on April 11. Different events were scattered throughout the day […]
Brian Boyer: Carrying a weighted perspective
April 7, 2013 by
On a night where emotions were high and silence drowned out the paralyzed faces of students, Brian Boyer stood tall to deliver a heartfelt and gut-wrenching story on impact and perspective. Boyer, the residential case manager at Western Carolina University, opened up on his experiences with past students dealing with drug and alcohol abuse, but […]
WCU trail system officially opens
February 28, 2013 by
Western Carolina University hosted a grand opening celebration of the new WCU trail system Saturday, Feb. 23. There was a great turnout to enjoy the advent of this addition to the university, despite the overcast day. A group ride was held, there were bike clinics, free food and live music. The trail system consists of […]
