After last year’s Student Government Association elections uproar, this year’s SGA elections at Western Carolina University were considered tame. Students were able to choose between current SGA Vice President Alecia Page and Residential Assistant Kyle Thomson for president while Ryan Hermance ran unopposed for vice president. The scandal that rocked […]
Author: Caleb Gray
Tragic accident brings safety improvements to Cullowhee
After the accident on March 25 that took the life of Western Carolina University student Stephanie Deese, a public outcry began over the safety of Speedwell Road, and a petition was sent around for a guardrail to be put in place to prevent future fatalities. J. Woodward, district engineer for […]
Around the world in five hours
Western Carolina University’s campus was alive with culture on April 11 as it hosted its 33rd Annual International Festival, more commonly known as I-FEST. I-FEST started as an academic program to bring in an international aspect of the world to the community. It has grown into a very diverse event […]
Before They Were Educators: Peter Savage, School of Stage & Screen
There’s no greater proof that a teacher has left an indelible impression on his students than when his own students rally together to save his job. That happened to Peter Savage, assistant professor in the School of Stage & Screen, a couple of years back when he was told, due […]
WCU’s Relay for Life again a huge success
Western Carolina University’s Relay For Life 2012 took place on the University Center lawn on Friday, April 13. The event, in the works since last summer, attracted students, faculty and community members. Featuring acts like the Lobby Blockers and Buchanan Boys and headlined by NBC’s “The Voice” winner Javier Colon, […]
Jack in the Box and improved gas station coming soon
In mid September 2011, Fireplace Tavern (formerly Annie’s Food and Spirits) caught fire and burned. The fire also heavily damaged the adjacent Aztex gas. The fire was reported in the early morning hours of Sept. 12 when nearby residents heard what sounded like “an explosion,” according to police reports. The […]
UPDATED: Bardo named president at Wichita State
Former chancellor John W. Bardo will no longer return to Western Carolina University as a professor. Instead, he accepted the position as the 13th president of Wichita State on Friday, April 27, according to the Kansas Board of Regents. The announcement came as a shock to the Western Carolina community, […]
“That Mancini Magic” will bring back to life composer Henry Mancini
On Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m., the show “That Mancini Magic!” will take place in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. “That Mancini Magic!” showcases the talents of Mac Frampton and The Moon River Orchestra, featuring Cecil Welch. The show consists of two acts for a […]
Meet your 2012 SGA President and Vice President candidates
The following paragraphs were written by this year’s Student Government Association President and Vice President candidates. They wanted to explain to the student body firsthand what makes them qualified to be elected to their desired position, respectively. Ryan Hermance, Vice President candidate: My name is Ryan Hermance, and I am […]
Cat-Tran reiterates rules and purchases new signs
Cat-Tran drivers started passing by students because of a reiteration of the rules this week. These regulations, found in University and state policies, are in place for the purposes of safety and timeliness, according to Don Taylor, administrative support associate. Cat-Tran drivers will no longer stop to pick up students […]
