Although most freshmen may not realize it, returning Western Carolina students surely noticed that the old Brown cafeteria has gone under a tremendous makeover. Now called the Cat’s Den, this eating establishment has vastly improved according to many students. Like most of her friends, Erica Jones, a Junior at WCU, […]
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Dodson Got a Face-Lift!
Times have changed and now so has our campus dining. As many of you may know, Dodson has been turned into the new “all you care to eat” cafeteria, and the old Brown cafeteria has turned into The Cat’s Den. The new Dodson isn’t a good option for you if […]
Cultural Arts Offers New Experiences and Opportunities
Most students at Western Carolina University, or any young adult for that matter, would enjoy meeting someone famous. How would it feel to spend a day with one of your favorite authors or to act in a play? What most students don’t realize is that the Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions […]
Changing the Way Students Drink on Campus
Everyone knows Western is a party school. Honestly, how many of you out there reading this have the “Western Carolina University – out-drinking your school since… uh… we can’t remember…” quote in your AIM profile? Well, this year is going to be a little different for you party-people in the […]
Chill Out, Cullowhee
Summer months – some people get excited about outdoor cookouts and summer sports and some dread the instant sunburn and constant sweating that comes with all the fun. So, as drinking more water is a given, how do we beat the heat? First, it’s probably best for you to get […]
Will the Construction Ever End?
Sick of all the campus construction? Well, sit back because students are about to see much more of it. For those of you who are bored with the construction that has plagued Stillwell building for the past few years, rest assured, the Stillwell construction should be completed this fall. Frustrated […]
Play For Peace
Summer is the time of year for road trips, beach hang-outs and concerts. That’s where Play for Peace comes in. It’s a concert of a different nature in that a group of music lovers join together to make a plea for peace. These events are for people who love to […]
Wet and Wild Fun in the Tuckaseegee River Gorge
#8220;Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” -Norman Maclean It seems as though many students here at WCU seek different forms of freedom and adventure, yet many of them haven’t yet realized how much freedom and adventure a whitewater river can bring to them. Right […]
Global Warming Shows Effects On Western Carolina
Every year at about this time, from the end of spring on into summer, is the time of year I affectionately refer to as “Monsoon Season.” This is because nearly every day for several consecutive weeks, at around 3 or 4 in the afternoon, it rains. The weather outside could […]
Groovy Groovy’s Is Open for Business
I’ve always thought there was something to be said for hemp jewelry, handmade glass beads, exotic earrings, hand-stitched ponchos and pottery that is so earth-friendly that grass will grow wildly out of control wherever you place it. There is also something to be said for a shop that sells products […]
