Fiction writer Stephanie Powell Watts and poet Bob Watts were the presenters on Wednesday, April 10, at the Spring Literary Festival at 4 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center Theater. After being introduced by Western Carolina University professor and published poet Dr. Catherine Carter, Stephanie Powell Watts read a […]
Author: Ceillie Simkiss
International Festival: A day full of food, fun and culture
The 34th annual International Festival took place on Western Carolina University’s campus on Wednesday, April 10. From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., participants of the festival were treated to international music, food and culture on the University Center Lawn. The flag procession, an event where WCU’s international students attending the […]
Staff Writer
Katie Marshall began as a contributing writer in the fall semester of 2012. That December she was hired as a staff writer, primarily working with features pieces. Some of her articles include “Meet the Animals” and a few Before They Were Educator pieces. She enjoys reading and writing just about […]
Relay for Life begins celebrating at 6 p.m. tonight
Making a difference in the lives of others is a trend that can be seen at Western Carolina University. Of the many amazing causes for students to support, there is one that annually touches many lives. Each April, a large number of clubs and organizations around campus come together to […]
Chess, Kenan kick off 2013 annual Spring Literary Festival
On April 8 at 7:30 p.m., fiction and non-fiction writer Randal Kenan read his story “When We All Get to Heaven” at the University Center Theater as part of the annual Spring Literary Festival, sponsored by the English department. The story is one of his newer works, and according to […]
Patrons can now raise their BAC at the BAC
Patrons to the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University will soon be able to partake in a Budweiser or glass of wine before they enjoy the performance, as currently no food or drink is permitted in the performance hall. At their quarterly meeting on […]
Challenge yourself to “Live Below the Line”
This year’s Live Below the Line event will be held April 15-19. “Live Below the Line” consists of individuals who eat food that costs a total of $1.50 for five days. Jessica Hurlbut, president of the Honor’s College Council Board of Directors, spoke about the event. “Live Below the Line […]
Is the social work major right for you?
If you are a Western Carolina student with an undeclared major and have an interest in serving others, have you considered a career in social work? WCU has nationally accredited programs in social work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. “Our bachelor’s program currently has about 210 majors,” said […]
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 […]
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 […]
