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War On Native Soil

Dear Editor, As a student at WCU and an individual born and raised in NYC, I feel compelled to offer my feelings with regard to the recent tradgedy befallen the U.S.A. For those of us who have traversed the streets of NYC, or have flown over those spectacular landmarks of […]

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A Plea to an Injured Nation:

A Plea to an Injured Nation: During this, our darkest hour, I am greatly saddened, not by the death and destruction, but by the anger and hatred that has arisen inside myself, along with the rest of this country. We have been attacked by an enemy unlike any that we […]

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NOFX To Perform at The Masquerade In Atlanta

Let’s face it: There’s not much of a blossoming music scene in Cullowhee, much to the dismay of myself and many others. Often, one has to go quite a ways out of the valley to see a “real” band perform. There are a number of venue options for the willing […]

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Despite Overdone Plot, The Musketeer Brings Pure Entertainment

Set in 17th century France during the end of the rein of King Louis XIII, The Musketeer gives viewers two hours of pure entertainment. The Musketeers are the King’s loyal bodyguards who are disbanded due to the covert actions of Cardinal Richelieu, the head of the Catholic Church in France. […]

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Cats Earn Respect; Fall to Louisville, 31-7

Saturday night’s game at Papa John’s stadium was supposed to simply be a big payday for the Division I-AA Catamounts. Instead, the upset-minded Cats gave the Louisville Cardinals all they wanted and left the “Bluegrass State” with the check and a little respect after the 31-7 decision. Following the game, […]

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Pride Overflowing

September 11, 2001, is a day that I will never forget. To borrow a few words from Pearl Harbor, this was “a day that will live in infamy.” Will all due respect to the victims of Pearl Harbor, I feel that this is the worst tragedy ever for Americans. This […]

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A United Campus?

The world appears to be in disarray, in a matter of seconds the United States was turned upside down by the sudden attack by an unknown power. The ramifications of this tragedy have echoed throughout the nation, hitting our area as hard as anywhere else. I recently attended Chancellor Bardo’s […]

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“Liquor by the Drink” Poll Results

The Western Carolinian’s poll in our last on-line issue asked our readers how they would vote, or how they will vote, in this fall’s county referendum concerning liquor by the drink being sold in Jackson County. Hundreds of people, including students, alumni, faculty, administrators and members of the community visit […]

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Jeepers Creepers Botched By Cheesy Ending

I went to see Jeepers Creepers this past week and found it to be a good movie. The filming is amazing, especially during the exciting car chase. The special effects are truly great, as well, such as in a turning-point scene set in a chapel. The thing that displeased me […]

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Another way

To the Editor: For the students, whose minds have historically been open, and whose voices we’ve historically listened to. I am a tired American today. Tired of hearing ‘inescapable conclusions’ and that we must ‘exact retribution.’ Tired of hearing how we can ’emerge triumphant’ by striking back in further acts […]