Making their first trip to Cullowhee as a member of the Southern Conference, Samford came into town looking to extend the Catamounts struggles, but were unable to. Going into the series, Western had lost three of their last four games, including two against Clemson, but worked out their kings to […]
Month: May 2009
Getting to Know Your Faculty: Dr. Mimi Fenton
Dr. Mary “Mimi” Fenton joined Western Carolina University’s faculty in 1992. She received her B.A and M.A, in English from the University of Wyoming, and her Ph.D (English) from the University of Kentucky. Since coming to Western, she has been an assistant professor of English (1992-98), associate professor of English […]
Local Experts Explain Threat to Tuckaseegee River
The Tuckasegee River is one of Jackson County’s most characteristic natural beauties. Utilized in fishing, kayaking, tubing and other recreational activities, the river is an integral part of Jackson Country for its citizens and the students of Western Carolina University. However, some citizens and organizations have raised concerns that the […]
Restaurant Review: The Rolling Stone Burrito
The Rolling Stone Burrito is proving to be a major hit on campus. Since opening, many of Western’s students and faculty have made it their regular dining hot spot. Located on Centennial Drive, the Rolling Stone Burrito is not the everyday, ordinary restaurant you find on other college campuses. Its […]
Western Carolinian Website May Experience Outages Over Summer
This summer, the Western Carolinian will be performing upgrades to www.westerncarolinian.com. During this time, periodical outages may occur. In August, the Western Carolinian will return with a lot of new features online, which will include a videos section and podcasts. Stay tuned as the Western Carolinian begins a transition to […]
Continuing Budgeting Concerns at WCU
On April 9, a budget freeze went into effect at Western Carolina, placing a hold on state-issued funds. The state previously contributed funds to many sectors of the University, but now there will only be a weekly allotment for payroll, financial aid, and utilities. WCU will now depend on discretionary […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The goal of Child Abuse Prevention Month is to increase awareness and encourage community support of children and families. Jessica Banks, a WCU senior, feels that for her, “… prevention is about educating and providing resources to parents. A well educated, prepared parent […]
Paper Plant Expansion Creates New Jobs for Sylva
On April 7, Stonewall Packaging LLC, a division of Jackson County Paper Manufacturing Co., announced plans to invest $17 million to create a recycled cardboard packaging facility that would generate 61 new jobs over the course of three years. The announcement has been welcomed by Jackson County officials, including Commissioners’ […]
Students Represent WCU at NCUR
From April 16 to April 18, a record number of WCU students attended the National Conference of Undergrad Research. Forty-eight student projects were accepted to the annual conference, held this year in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The students endured a seventeen hour-long bus ride to reach the conference. According to Dr. […]
Tobacco-rich North Carolina Reaches for Partial Smoking Ban
North Carolina, one of the nation’s top tobacco growing states, supports legislation that would prohibit secondhand smoke from restaurants and businesses where minors are present, and also give bars the choice to permit patrons to smoke. “As a non smoker, I don’t care. This legislation doesn’t affect me and since […]
