Bovine sexual behaviorisms, men in love, and women ruined; “Someone Like You” has all this and more, folks. Ashley Judd is a sparkling Jane Goodale, a small-time TV talent representative who just wants a successful relationship. Intrigued by the Discovery Channel and animal behavioral sciences, she embraces the “old cow, […]
Author: Jenni Bartels
Tuckaseigee River Cleanup Planned
It’s springtime again and that means it’s time for the annual Tuckaseigee River Cleanup. This year will mark the 17th year that volunteers from both the university and community have come together to clean-up one of our natural resources. This year the cleanup will be held on April 21, and […]
WCU Student Body Elections Too Close to Call
Elections for WCU’s Student Body President and Vice-President were held all day Tuesday for students to select leaders for the upcoming academic year. A total of 660 students came out to vote, and the close results will necessitate a run-off election. The run-off is scheduled for Monday, April 9. Four […]
Rowe Presents State of the University Address
Last Thursday night, Student Body President Jonathan Rowe updated WCU students on SGA matters from the University Center in his third “State of the University Address” of the semester. Rowe informed students of SGA members who have been working on special projects to change student life, such as a discount […]
CORY’S POINTDuke Answers Boos with Championship
As millions tuned in a few nights ago to catch college basketball’s final game, many were watching to see just one thing: Duke lose. For a variety of different reasons, this Durham school has built quite a few followers who watch their every game and travel to tournament games simply […]
GUEST COMMENTARYA Feeling is Not an Argument
Over the past two weeks, college students have been denouncing the publication of an ad that opposes “reparations” to blacks in America. Angry Duke students staged a sit-in to demand an apology by the school’s newspaper, the Chronicle, for running the ad, “Ten Reasons Why Reparations for Slavery are a […]
Public Humiliation is Childish
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the letters written about Dawn Pasley. Obviously, these boys, who don’t even deserve to be called men, have no clue what they are talking about. Dawn is a nice, sincere, and honest person. The guys are very immature if they feel that […]
Publication of Room Number Appalling
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Western Carolina’s news publications, especially the PuSH section; it is very amusing at times. However, when I received the February 14 issue, instead of enjoying it as usual, I was appalled. I feel strongly that it was wrong for you to publish the picture of […]
Group Claims Responsibility for Pro-Life Messages
We, the members of the Kreisau Group, take full responsibility for the messages written in front of the University Center and Dodson cafeteria. We do not, however, take responsibility for the unfortunate additions, including the one featured on the front page of the Western Carolinian: “Fetus: Its what’s for dinner.” […]
Clean Smokestacks Plan Gains Support
Dear Editor, On Monday, April 7, I represented the Canary Coalition at the Haywood County Commissioner’s meeting, in offering them a resolution in support of the Clean Smokestacks Plan prepared by the NC Clean Air Coalition. This resolution urges our state lawmakers to pass legislation that would bring North Carolina’s […]