Gov. Bev Perdue has signed Senate Bill 836 to protect North Carolina’s coastline by lifting the cap on damages that can be recovered as the result of an offshore oil spill and strengthening the review process related to the permitting of offshore fossil fuel facilities. The legislation will protect North […]
Day: August 31, 2010
Rumor Has It…Cook Out in Sylva?
(Editor’s Note: The following is part of a frequent series featured in the Western Carolinian where writers explore whether rumors are true or false.) So, there was a rumor buzzing around Sylva that a Cook Out restaurant was soon going to be built. How delicious! So many different flavored milkshakes, […]
Before They Were Educators: Dr. Laura Wright
(Editor’s Note: The following is the fourth part of a series of articles looking at the lives of WCU faculty and staff before they were educators.) Which professor sports a nose ring everyday in class and has a total of five tattoos? Long before Dr. Laura Wright became an associate […]
WCU names Earnest Hudson director of university police, traffic services
Earnest R. Hudson Jr., assistant chief of police at Western Carolina University since July 2006, has been named director of university police and traffic services at WCU. Hudson is filling a vacancy that was created by the departure of Tom Johnson, who stepped down from the post after five years […]
A Hiker’s Profile: The road behind Forest Hills Apartments
One of the things I love the most about Western Carolina University is that there are almost endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Whether your favorite outdoor activity is hiking, backcountry camping, swimming, kayaking, or even rock climbing, there are dozens of places you could go within 45 minutes of Cullowhee. […]
Tips for decorating your dorm room
One of the scariest parts of moving to college is the thought of having to live in a small, plain, mundane room. The thought of having to buy cute bedding, desk accessories, and a colorful shower caddy can quickly become overwhelming because of the money it seems like it will […]
Rules and regulations to follow on campus
College is not like in the movies. It is not a free-for-all party with no rules, no limitations, and no non-stop carelessness. You know that song “I Love College?” Yeah, well welcome to the real world. Here at Western Carolina University, students come from all different backgrounds, walks of life, […]
Crime and safety tips for WCU students
Western Carolina University is considered by far one of the safest college campuses in the state of North Carolina. This is largely a result of an interactive, community-oriented police force. But, even though the campus is safe, students can still take preventative measures from allowing crime to occur. To help […]
