Day: May 1, 2013

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WCU class parties at prom night with Skyland Nursing Home

On April 25, the Skyland Nursing home in Sylva hosted a prom for their residents. Dr. Rebecca Lasher of Western Carolina University’s Social Work Department and her class put on the prom as part of a service learning project. According to Lasher, since the course focuses on work in the […]

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“Drowsy Chaperone” left no one asleep, a farewell to MT seniors

The WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical Theater program presented “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the John W. Bardo Arts Center Theatre on April 11 through 13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. “The Drowsy Chaperone” is touted as a “musical within a comedy”, and it definitely […]

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No UNC universities to close for now

Early in the second week of April, senate leadership for the state of North Carolina informed the UNC Board of Directors that, despite talks to the contrary, the general assembly will be backing away from the possibility of the closure of one or more UNC system campuses. Putting to rest […]

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WCU combats cancer at Relay for Life

On April 12, Western Carolina University held the annual Relay for Life event to raise awareness and money for cancer treatment. The event was held on the University Center lawn and lasted 12 hours, starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. A pledge was put up for the […]