Western Carolina University faculty member Gayle Houston Miller was honored Thursday (April 12) as one of the best teachers in The University of North Carolina system, drawing praise for the passion and integrity she exhibits in the classroom, and for her interest in teaching “the whole student.” A faculty member […]
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Acoustic Guitarist Mike Rayburn returns to WCU
Acoustic guitarist Mike Rayburn, a former Western Carolina University student, will return to campus to perform on Thursday, April 19, at 9pm. The performance, a blend of music, comedy and masterful guitar work, will take place at the Illusions nightclub in the A.K. Hinds University Center. Admission is $2 for […]
Four WCU Faculty Members in Running for Chancellor’s Teaching Award
Four Western Carolina University faculty members are in the running for WCU’s top teaching honor, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, which will be presented during the spring General Faculty Meeting and Awards Convocation on Friday, April 27. Established in 1976, the award is the university’s highest honor in recognition of […]
They Don’t Put Up Handicap Signs for Nothing!
I have been a student at WCU for the past three years, in this time I have both walked and driven to classes on campus. I can understand the frustration of a commuter not being able to find a parking space that was not roughly the equivalent distance of just […]
COMMENTARYSpring Game: More Punts than Points
The Purple and Gold game was not a exhibition of great football execution. If anything, it could be considered a tough defensive match-up. Despite the many incomplete passes and missed blocking assignments, spectators got a first hand look at next year’s team. Looking past this game and moving into next […]
Tickets for Afro-Cuban All Stars on Sale Now
The Afro-Cuban All Stars will perform Tuesday, April 17, to close the 2000-2001 Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series at Western. The concert, to begin at 7:30pm, will be held in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Rocketed into the international spotlight by the popular documentary “Buena Vista Social Club,” the Afro-Cuban […]
Pay-For-Print System Approved, Effective Next Year
A study of printing costs at Hunter Library and the university’s computer labs has prompted university officials to implement printing fees for students, staff and faculty members who make more than 100 copies during a school year. Starting next year, students, staff and faculty members who exceed 100 pages during […]
ArtsFest Looking for a Few Good Artists
The CulloWHEE! ArtsFest, Western Carolina University’s summer celebration of live jazz music and fine arts, is now accepting applications for a juried exhibition and sale to take place as part of the two-day festival featuring headliners the Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, and the Yellowjackets. The festival is scheduled […]
Lambda Chi Alpha Charter Suspended
After 31 years at WCU, the Beta Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was closed Friday, March 30, after a decision by the Greek Life Advisory Committee. The Greek Life Advisory Committee found the chapter in “non-compliance” with WCU’s Greek Life Plan for Excellence for the second year. According to […]
Appeal Results in Rescheduled Election Runoff
As the result of an appeal made by one of the presidential candidates on Friday afternoon, the runoff for student body president and vice-president, which had been scheduled for Monday, was postponed. Jermaine Baxter, a presidential candidate who garnered enough votes from the original election to be entered in the […]
