Month: May 2001

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Reader Advises Students to ‘Stand up and Be Heard’

Dear Editor, I am a junior here at WCU and have been reading the Carolinian since I got here. I am always looking forward to each weeks issue. I have always been impressed with the staff that come into play each year and who help the Carolinian succeed. I would […]

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The Value of a Degree

I am a graduate of western carolina with a degree in philosophy and I just got through reading your article on the university as a big business. Good job. After hearing about the budget cuts I was worried that philosophyas a major would be sacrificed and after having spoken with […]

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2001-2002 Western Carolinian Staff

Editor-in-Chief: Seth R. Sams Managing Editor: Dawn Pasley Production Manager: Javier C. Arvelo Advertising Manager: Allison Hinson News Editor: Samantha Helms Features Editor:Eric Newsom Sports Editor: Cory Habicht

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ODDS & ENDSDoing “It” with a Legend

CHICAGO — I have never been one to let too many people into the depths of my personal thoughts. Heck, I probably don’t let myself go there too often. I don’t like personal reflection. I find lifelong to-do-it lists to be hokey. Every great new experience would end up on […]

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International Festival Reflects Wide Range of Cultures

CULLOWHEE ? Western Carolina University recently celebrated cultural diversity during its Annual International Festival held, on the front lawn of the A.K. Hinds University Center. For the past 22 years, WCU has worked closely with international students and local businesses to promote multiculturalism at the university and surrounding communities. The […]

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WCU to offer Telecommunications Course in Asheville

CULLOWHEE ? Western Carolina University is launching a new sequence of courses in Asheville on telecommunications and network system design. The first class, “Telecommunications Fundamentals” (EET 343), will be offered this summer on the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College campus. The course will meet from 6 to 9:50 p.m. on Monday […]

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Western Carolina Completes Sweep with 7-0 Victory Over Davidson

Ryan Schade extended his hitting streak to 18 games and Dan Foley pitched a complete-game shutout as Western Carolina defeated Davidson, 7-0, Sunday afternoon at Hennon Stadium. With the weekend sweep, the Catamounts improve to 28-23 overall and 16-10 in the SoCon, while the Wildcats fall to 18-31, 10-20. In […]

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Cats Sweep Saturday Double-header

Western Carolina had wins of 8-7 and 13-7 to sweep a doubleheader versus Southern Conference foe Davidson Saturday afternoon at Hennon Stadium. With the wins, the Catamounts improve to 27-23 overall, 15-10 in the SoCon, while the Wildcats fall to 18-30, 10-19. Western Carolina’s Todd Buchanan provided the offense in […]

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WCU to Sponsor a Business Planning Seminar in Asheville

The Small Business and Technology Development Center at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Resource Center will sponsor a business planning seminar in downtown Asheville for business owners preparing to transfer ownership of their business within the next five years. “Planning Your Business Legacy” will be held on Thursday, June 7, on […]

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Replace Mello Yellow with Motorola and You Have “Driven”

Replace Mello Yellow with Motorola and You Have “Driven” By Kris Kehres Copy Editor 900 million laps, 250 miles per hour, 20 races, one champ, and two movies; the new action flick “Driven,” starring Sylvester Stallone, Burt Reynolds, and Kip Pardue, can easily be compared to the Tom Cruise, Nascar […]