Dating apps have increased in popularity over the last decade, marketing to more and more groups of people – from farmers to religious groups. The college demographic is no different. Although dating apps are a common part of college culture now, they didn’t start that way.  Dating app popularity […]
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Rain won’t stop this party, NC Smokies Ice Fest continues despite rainy weather
Originally published by The Mountaineer Ice sculptures dotted the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds creating vast opportunities for photos and fun activities for kids. Though the second annual NC Smokies Ice Fest was threatened by bad weather, it remained a success in the eyes of the attendees. Adults and children alike […]
Wheehaw! WCU students enjoy a honky-tonk good time
The UC Grand Room was decked out in flannel and denim on Jan. 18 as familiar boot-scooting melodies rang out from the DJ booth. Last Minute Productions hosted Wheehaw – the much-anticipated countrified night of dance, bull-riding and karaoke. The event first took place in fall 2021, and it was […]
“Fantasia on Mysterium”: An immersive theatrical experience
“Fantasia on Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital” is not your typical production. Artist, playwright and pianist Michael Yannette, has dedicated 18 years to the crafting of this reimagined show. Simply calling it a recital would be a severe understatement. The production, which premiered at WCU, was intended to bring […]
Opinion: Itty Bitty Uniform Committee: Why female athletes need better uniforms
If I had to count on my fingers how many women’s sports uniforms were appropriate, comfortable, and modest, I’d be making a fist, because I haven’t seen one yet. I speak from personal experience because I have played several sports throughout my life that had a drastic difference between uniforms […]
Student artwork and new perspectives at WCU’s Fine Art Museum
The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum featured the Bachelor of Fine Arts Portfolio Exhibition from Nov. 7 until Dec. 8. The exhibit is curated in the Fine Art Museum annually in the fall. The exhibition is made up entirely of student-created works, making it a unique collection. Students pursuing […]
World-Premiere of One Man Show comes to Bardo Arts Center – BAC Press Release
Cullowhee, NC | Fantasia On Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital is a genre-busting reimagining of a traditional piano recital and theatrical play, blended with artistically created mind-blowing immersive visuals that accompany both the storytelling and the live performances of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin’s piano works. The audience joins the […]
“Whee, The Cats”: An inside look at the Catamount Football team
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. A look behind the scenes of a sports team can develop a new appreciation for fans and critics alike. But what does it take to get a peek behind the curtain? “Whee, The Cats” is a […]
WCU Women’s Soccer: SoCon champions
The championship win After a historic regular season, WCU women’s soccer capped off their season in winning fashion, defeating the Samford Bulldogs 1-0 to win the Southern Conference Championship. The win gives the Catamounts their first SoCon Championship since 2008. The team won from a Naya Marcil goal in the […]
Smoky Mountain Geek Expo returns to Waynesville for 2nd year
The 2nd annual Smoky Mountain Geek Expo, hosted by Geek Mountain and Red Finds Games, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 21 at the Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville. The entrance fee is $5, and kids 12 and under enter free. Bringing two […]