Day: January 23, 2007

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ABC goes MIA from Western’s TVs

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., has called off their negotiations with Mediacom, the local provider of cable television for WCU, which would have allowed the cable giant to continue rebroadcasting Sinclair stations over their network. This comes after a month-long extension of their previous arrangement the companies had agreed to in […]

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WCU buys “Downtown Cullowhee” businesses

The strip of businesses known as “Downtown Cullowhee,” located in the heart of the campus of Western Carolina University, has become a favorite location of the WCU community. The locations in Downtown Cullowhee are currently Subway, Cat Chow, The Mad Batter, Bob’s Mini Mart, the Catamount Hair Station, Simply Ts […]

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Who said Wednesday nights suck?

Looking for something fun and free to do on Wednesday nights? Need a way to express your artistic side? What if we throw in cool singles and a BYOB policy? Interested yet? Well, look no further than Western’s own Open Mic Nights! Hosted by Last Minute Productions who is involved […]

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“We Are Marshall” is Solid but Not Spectacular

3.5 out of 5 stars The movie “We are Marshall” is the latest sports movie that tries to raise emotions and tug at your heartstrings. A tear or two is what the movie is trying to get, and while it tries hard to get those tears it doesn’t succeed in […]

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Night at the Museum mixes history with humor

4 stars out of 5 During a recent interview on television, Ben Stiller talked about now that he is a dad, he wants to do more family-friendly movies and his first family movie, “Night at the Museum” was one that not only kids will enjoy, but even some parents and […]

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Rocky Balboa Delivers One Final Round at Box Office

Rocky Balboa once said, “It aint over ’till it’s over,” well folks, it’s finally over. Sylvester Stallone delivers one last punch as The Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa, in the final installment of the “Rocky” franchise. “Rocky Balboa” delivers all the punches and jabs that make this movie great. Actor/Writer/Director Sylvester […]

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Damien Rice, 9

(Three and a half out of five stars) Three months ago, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice announced himself back in action by releasing 9, his follow-up album to 2002’s O. Simple acoustic intros lead the listener into an album full of highs and lows one might not expect from an artist […]

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Survivor, Chuck Palahniuk

Who hasn’t heard of Chuck Palahniuk? After the success of Fight Club, he’s been popularity incarnate. Survivor is about Tender Branson, the last living member of a suicide cult and his rise as a mass-media messiah. Branson’s autobiography talks in short stiff sentences as if Clint Eastwood was narrating it, […]

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Love Don’t Live Here No More: Book One of Doggy Tales

Snoop Dogg wrote a book? Yes, he did, and it’s the first book of a trilogy he’s writing with David Talbert. Love Don’t Live Here No More is the story of an unfortunate young man raised in the slums who finds his own way and moves up in the world. […]

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Local Music Venue Overview

When I came to WCU as a freshman, I had already heard the rumors of the vicious boredom that plagues college students in Cullowhee. But I refused to let myself be subjected to Friday nights spent locked in my dorm room. No, I wanted to get out, I wanted to […]