[Editor’s Note: This is an editorial piece written by a staff writer who knew Dr. Charles McConnell, Jr.] Are there ever enough of the right words to describe the lives of those who have touched so many? At the end of January, Jackson County lost one who cared deeply and […]
Author: Laura Odom
What Whee Do, March 11 – March 16
Monday, March 11: Mix and match! Create a new ice cream delight at Freshens in the Courtyard Dining Hall. Spend a day helping others by volunteering at The Community Table in Sylva. Tuesday, March 12: At 12:10 p.m., work out with cycling, core strengthening and stretching in Xpress Cycle and […]
“Rashomon” tells tall tales with stunning choreography
The Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen presented “Rashomon” at 7:30 p.m. every night between Feb. 20 and 23 in Hoey Auditorium. Under the direction of D.V. Caitlyn, Thursday night’s performance was a post-apocalyptic thrill for the entire 90-minute show. The play, written by Fay and Michael Kanin, […]
What Whee Do, March 4 – 9
Get ready for another week of great activities! There are activities for music lovers, movie buffs and even those who want to experience the circus! Monday, March 4: You won’t be disappointed with a morning sipping coffee in the fresh air while watching the sun rise over Cullowhee and WCU […]
Lead The Way: Meet the Office of Leadership
Office of Leadership oversees all student clubs, organizations, fraternities, sororities, government associations, leadership minor program and the freshman institute at Western Carolina University. Office of Leadership also partners with Residential Living, First Year Experience and College of Education. “Our office is mainly about getting our students involved on campus and […]
“Dani Morgan” Scholarship celebrates English and CJ students
Scholarships can be hard to find, but if you are a Western Carolina University junior or senior majoring in English or criminal justice, you might want to check out the Danielle “Dani” West Morgan Endowed Scholarship Fund. The award amount can vary, but it tends to run between $500 and […]
Recent school shooting ignites discussion on gun control
In the wake of the tragic massacre in Newtown, Conn., that left 27 innocents dead, many of them children, local and state authorities, along with the federal government, are considering changes to gun control policies. Shootings on college campuses have appeared more frequently, alarming policy makers and ordinary citizens alike. […]
WCU online programs receive another national recognition
Earlier this month, Western Carolina University’s online academic programs were included at No. 21 on an annual list of the top online universities by “Guide to Online Schools,” a flagship website of the educational services company SR Education Group of Kirkland, Wash. Guide to Online Schools ranked online universities on […]
What Whee Do, Feb. 11 – Feb. 16
There is a stigma that goes along with Western Carolina University: “There’s nothing to do here!” We at The Western Carolinian would like to change that, for all of us on staff know that there is plenty to do. However, sometimes, it is hard to get the word out to […]
Celebrating a man, honoring a vision
The events of the past have a profound effect on the people today. Recently, Western Carolina University spent a week in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. During this week, students of all backgrounds and interests worked to give back to the community by reaching out. Anthony Franklin, a brother […]
