From the small town of Mount Airy to the beautiful campus of Western Carolina University, Allison Taylor, has pushed herself through four years, not given up, and has come out at the end soon to have a degree in business management. WCU was the second college she visited when looking […]
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Career Services: How to get a job on campus
A lot of people entering college have never had a job before and can be unfamiliar with the process. Fortunately Western Carolina University has many options for students to get a job on campus. Located on the second floor of the One Stop Building, the Office of Career Services seeks […]
Taste Buds: O’Malley’s Pub and Grill
First opened in 1996, O’Malley’s Pub and Grill has since grown to be one of the most popular hangouts for locals, college kids and out-of-town visitors. When first inside, there is a large, open dining area that leads to the bar section. Their bar-room, decorated with photos, neon beer signs […]
King of the Stockroom: Wes Bintz
Wesley Bintz is the Research Operations Manager in the College of Arts and Sciences here at Western Carolina University. According to Bintz, his position includes “primarily servicing Biology, Chemistry and Physics and geosciences and natural resource management departments in Stillwell and the Natural Sciences Building.” Bintz explained that the “two […]
Meet Carol Burton, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies
College is a time of change and new beginnings, and no one quite understands this concept quite like Carol Burton. Native born of London until her parents moved back to Jamaica when she was a teenager where she went to an all-girls private academy, Burton was sent off to […]
Lady Catamounts win handily against the Wofford Bulldogs
The Lady Catamounts came out victorious in Monday night’s game against Wofford, leading them to an overall record of 11-11 and a Southern Conference record of 5-6. The final score was 66-47. The Catamounts came out strong, strictly sticking to their set plays on offense and defensive set ups. Western […]
Taste Buds: South of Philly
A small café bustling with the sounds of busy workers, eager customers and an alluring aroma of the best Philadelphia Cheesesteaks located anywhere in the south. This is what you will encounter when you visit Sylva’s own South of Philly. Located in the 44 E Sylva Shopping Center, South of […]
SGA Update: A+ for students!
The SGA or Student Government Association works as the voice for all students on campus. It is their job to make sure events happen yearly while also making sure student concerns are heard and taken care of. The start of a new semester means the start of new discussions and […]
Meet George Frizzell: Special Collections Head
Special Collections on the second floor in Hunter Library consists of manuscripts documenting southern Appalachian life and natural history, with more of a focus on Western North Carolina. The head of Special Collections name is George Frizzell. Frizzell joined the staff in 1982 as a research assistant and then became […]
Melissa V. Harris-Perry captivates WCU
The MLK Jr. Commemoration is a major event at Western Carolina University that celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and his works. One of the chief events is the MLK Jr. Keynote Speaker. According to Takeshia Brown, associate director for programs in the department of Intercultural Affairs and who […]
