Western Carolina University is known for its location surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. On Sunday, August 28, several students explored the area by raft as they went down the Nantahala River with Western’s Base Camp Cullowhee outdoors program.
Cordell Livingston: Jumping his way to success
May 2, 2011 by
WCU’s sophomore runner Cordell Livingston continues to hurdle his way to success as he just won three individual titles at the Outdoor SOCON championships. There is no hurdle that he can not overcome.
All paddles on deck
May 2, 2011 by
Fifteen Western Carolina University international students went whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, located in Bryson City, 45 minutes northwest of Cullowhee. This was the last trip for the semester organized by the Base Camp Cullowhee (BBC), the outdoors program of Western Carolina University. “[The Nantahala] is a river that has a mix of class […]
Pre-Health Professional Club sponsoring “Dinner With Friends”
April 23, 2011 by
Western Carolina University’s Pre-Health Professional Club is sponsoring “Dinner With Friends” on Thursday, April 28 to raise money for a local non-profit organization. “Dinner With Friends” is a fundraising event that asks campus and community members to dine out at one of five restaurants on April 28 that have agreed to donate a portion of […]
High waters impact the 27th annual Tuckaseigee River Cleanup
April 21, 2011 by
The Tuckaseigee River Cleanup sponsored by Western’s Base Camp Cullowhee is the largest single day river cleanup in the nation with an average of approximately 600 volunteers. “Hundreds of concerned volunteers come out every year to show their support,” said Jennifer Bennett, assistant director of outdoor programs at Base Camp Cullowhee. High rainfall from Friday […]
WCU festival shows students significance of First Amendment
April 16, 2011 by
The flyers all over WCU’s campus advertising a free lunch have probably caught your eye in the past few weeks. These flyers advertised a new annual event hosted by WCU’s Student Media groups called the First Amendment Free Food Festival that took place on April 8. The festival was intended to show students a glimpse […]
