The era of Brooke Johnson has officially begun in Cullowhee. The 6’4″ sophomore transfer from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee made her Lady Catamount debut against the Wofford Lady Terriers. But first, Western would take a trip to ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) country for the second time this season. However, the […]
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Console games
The world has officially been introduced to the seventh generation of console gaming. The release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360, the more recent Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii has brought much anticipated excitement to the gaming community. A few of the new ideas behind the seventh generation of console gaming […]
Online Gaming Club
For many years, a small group of individuals has been training with incredible diligence, ceaselessly preparing for the inevitable, the terror or for whatever scenario that the future holds including zombie invasion, alien invasion and any other type of invasion that could possibly take place. These individuals are of such […]
Vocal Performance Classes at WCU
So, I hear you want to sing. Fortunately for all WCU students, there are many outlets for your vocal talent to be showcased. In fact, many of these opportunities can be found right in the course catalog. Preparatory vocal instruction, fundamental learning, University Chorus, and Concert Choir are the most […]
Local Music Venue Overview
When I came to WCU as a freshman, I had already heard the rumors of the vicious boredom that plagues college students in Cullowhee. But I refused to let myself be subjected to Friday nights spent locked in my dorm room. No, I wanted to get out, I wanted to […]
Love Don’t Live Here No More: Book One of Doggy Tales
Snoop Dogg wrote a book? Yes, he did, and it’s the first book of a trilogy he’s writing with David Talbert. Love Don’t Live Here No More is the story of an unfortunate young man raised in the slums who finds his own way and moves up in the world. […]
Survivor, Chuck Palahniuk
Who hasn’t heard of Chuck Palahniuk? After the success of Fight Club, he’s been popularity incarnate. Survivor is about Tender Branson, the last living member of a suicide cult and his rise as a mass-media messiah. Branson’s autobiography talks in short stiff sentences as if Clint Eastwood was narrating it, […]
Damien Rice, 9
(Three and a half out of five stars) Three months ago, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice announced himself back in action by releasing 9, his follow-up album to 2002’s O. Simple acoustic intros lead the listener into an album full of highs and lows one might not expect from an artist […]
Rocky Balboa Delivers One Final Round at Box Office
Rocky Balboa once said, “It aint over ’till it’s over,” well folks, it’s finally over. Sylvester Stallone delivers one last punch as The Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa, in the final installment of the “Rocky” franchise. “Rocky Balboa” delivers all the punches and jabs that make this movie great. Actor/Writer/Director Sylvester […]
Night at the Museum mixes history with humor
4 stars out of 5 During a recent interview on television, Ben Stiller talked about now that he is a dad, he wants to do more family-friendly movies and his first family movie, “Night at the Museum” was one that not only kids will enjoy, but even some parents and […]