Day: March 23, 2013

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WCU offers 185 organizations, but where are they?

Here at Western Carolina University, there exists a student club or organization for nearly anything one could think up. There are the standard departmental clubs such as the chemistry club, the management club and the biology club. There is a society for the appreciation of Celtic culture, a pagan student […]

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WCU’s hidden Cherokee heritage

Cullowhee and Western Carolina University often celebrate their Appalachian heritage and culture on a regular basis. Mountain Heritage Day is a huge event where community members and tourists can experience firsthand how mountain culture was shaped through crafts, music and more. Also, there are several musical acts that frequent campus […]

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Meet the Animals: WNC Nature Center showcases NC native wildlife

If you like animals and are looking for a fun way to spend your weekend, try visiting the Western North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville. With over 40 acres of Southern Appalachian habitat and over 60 species of animals, the WNC Nature Center is sure to both entertain and educate. […]

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HvZ: Throwing socks at the undead

Every semester students get into groups donning yellow bandanas on either their upper or lower torso in what is known as “Humans vs. Zombies.” “HvZ,” as it is commonly known, started in 2005 and is played on college campuses, libraries and other public places, according to humansvszombies.org, the game’s official […]