On Feb. 6, Billy McGuigan was Buddy Holly at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. This was a part of the FPAC’s Galaxy of Stars Series. The show sold out fairly quickly and the house was packed. This event took place thirty years and three days after Buddy Holly was […]
Author: Ory Petty
A Review of The Fringe
It’s The X-Files, without Scully and Mulder. Or, at least, this was my first thought when I stumbled upon Fringe, a Fox series that premiered back in September. It has all of the traditional qualities of The X-Files: Supernatural gifts, telekinesis, impossible occurrences and computer viruses that melt human brains […]
All Families Are Happy When There is Plenty of Whiskey
Richard Yates’ new film Revolutionary Road might be called a suburban distopia, which follows the deterioration of a young couple’s once-enviable relationship. The fifties were a unique time in American history because so many of us think of that era as the time in our country’s history when we were […]
Old-time Music and Bluegrass Jam at the Mountain Heritage Center
On Feb. 5, the Old Time Music and Bluegrass Jam was held at the Mountain Heritage Center auditorium. This pickin’ good time has been going on once a month since November, and continues until March. There are no tickets required, and admission is free. Yes, I said free. The Mountain […]
WCU Center for Service Learning Students Participate in MLK Jr. Event
Residents of Hawthorn Heights Emergency Youth Shelter in Bryson City entertained visitors in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. Jeff Delfield, a Librarian from Marianna Black Library in Bryson City, explained the design of his “cigar box banjos” and led an art activity, while students […]
EDITORIAL
Many students have different perspectives about grades. Some students strive for that little extra, while others are happy with the grade they have. Whatever the case, beginning this semester, WCU approved the new ‘A+’ system for students who like to be the best they can be. The inclusion of an […]
Western Carolina University Police Blotter
February 2, 2009 WCU Police responded to a minor traffic crash on Norton Road. No injuries were reported and no criminal arrest or judicial referral was made. February 3, 2009 A harassment complaint was made at the Fine and Performance Arts Building. One female spoke with WCU Police. No […]
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Plans Upcoming Projects
The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at Western Carolina University plans to execute yet another major community service project soon. The event is called ‘Why We’re Greek Day.” Working with other Greek organizations on campus (including Phi Mu, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Kappa Sigma, […]
Greek Organizations on Campus
Philanthropy is the act of intending to promote human welfare through donations or charitable aid, and it is the main contribution that many Greek organizations give to the community. These organizations hold philanthropy as a major priority and participate in generous events several times per semester. Though the Greek community […]
Interview with Thavius Beck
Musician and producer Thavius Beck has worked with the likes of Nas, Saul Williams, The Mars Volta and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails over the years, in addition to putting out several albums of his own solo material. Though he primarily falls into the Hip-Hop genre, his music incorporates […]
