Scenes from The Second City’s comedy performance at the Western Carolina University Fine and Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011.
Month: February 2011
VIDEO – Heavy snow creates skiing opportunities
A January snow storm that shut down Western Carolina University for two days to start the spring semester meant big business for a Western North Carolina ski slope.
Western Carolinian now offering subscriptions
The Western Carolinian has started to do what some of their counterparts are considering not doing anymore: offer subscriptions. Though many newspapers across the country are seeing a decline in circulation, Justin Caudell, the Western Carolinian’s editor-in-chief, believes there is a market for his newspaper. “We have had a lot […]
Cases of the flu spike on campus
It is the height of the flu season again, and Western Carolina University’s Health Center is patching up those who are already sick and helping those who are well to stay that way. As of Jan. 31, the Health Center has seen 122 students with influenza like illness according to […]
“I think we’ll win a championship this year.”
Last season, the Catamounts, with a record of 37-21, lost in the Southern Conference championship to Citidel and just missed the cut to enter the NCAA tournament. 2011 is a brand new season though, and Coach Bobby Moranda and his Catamounts have high expectations. Coach Moranda has been coaching baseball […]
Cobrda’s show on diabetic journey raises $2000 for JDRF
#8220;It was amazing. It exceeded my hopes and dreams,” said Jonathan Cobrda as he discussed his Jan. 30 performance in ‘Sweet ‘N Low: The True Story of One Diabetic’s Journey to Keep Spirits High and Sugars Low.’ Cobrda’s one man show shares details of his Diabetes experiences – from the […]
Nizer’s 3D show proves fun for both students and families
Families and children from all over the community ventured out to see the laser beams, juggling, 3D effects, and a grand finale featuring toilet paper at the Mark Nizer 3D Show in the Fine and Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 28. With over an hour and a half of […]
Community colleges making ‘Code of Conduct’ for applying students
A new law could pass this year for community colleges concerning potential students. In the law, colleges can deny applicants who pose a threat to themselves or others, whether health wise or for safety reasons. This could be verbal threats, gun violence, or talking of suicide. Colleges who refuse admission […]
JCPS superintendent Sue Nations announces retirement
A Western Carolina University alumnus that climbed to the top of the Jackson County Public School System announced her retirement on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Sue Nations, who has led local schools as superintendent since February 2004, broke the news during January’s Jackson County Board of Education meeting. She also made […]
Search committee develops interview questions for WCU’s next chancellor
The 16-member search committee tasked with helping select Western Carolina University’s next chancellor has developed a list of questions it will use as it gets down to the serious business of interviewing candidates for the job. The committee, working with the Baker and Associates executive recruitment firm and with Ann […]
