In order to become more efficient and prepare for drastic budget cuts for the 2011-12 school year, the UNC System axed 60 programs across the state earlier this month across its 17 campuses. Ten universities saw program eliminations according to a released report by system officials, which also had Western Carolina University as losing a […]
Elimination of prejudice
March 25, 2011 by
Pi Lambda Phi fraternity at Western Carolina University held a philanthropic event this week. The event took place on the UC lawn on campus. A wall was built and placed on the lawn for students to write their remarks on after donating money towards their philanthropy based around religious discrimination. At the end of the […]
Football recruiting not affected by WCU budget cuts
March 17, 2011 by
Budget cuts take the forefront of discussion across the campus of Western Carolina. In athletics there have been rumors of less scholarship money awarded, which could potentially cause a problem for in state athletes. At WCU Head Coach Dennis Wagner smothered the rumors saying that there is nothing to fear. “The budget has little to […]
Real Dreams, Real Success: Gabe Nucci
March 16, 2011 by
Professor of Communication and Emmy award winner Gabe Nucci is more than meets the eye. In fact, he even has a little advice.
Other health care options come to Sylva
March 16, 2011 by
A MedWest Urgent Care clinic is coming to Sylva this summer. MedWest Health System is opening an urgent care clinic in the Wal-Mart Plaza shopping center this August. It is planned to replace the Rent-A-Center that is in the location currently. The clinic will offer less expensive walk-in examinations for people who do not need […]
Oil on the rise
March 10, 2011 by
With travel seasons on the way many are worried about the continuous rise in gas prices. In the past month gas prices have soared to a record high and look to have no signs of stopping. According to AAA’s website, North Carolina’s average gas prices are $3.50 a gallon and that is almost equal with […]
