Too much of an opinion

For any student in a fraternity or sorority, they wear the letters on their chest with pride. They are proud to be part of a Greek organization that can help them grow into an adult and help those around them. But for many non-Greek students and professors the letters prompt jokes and stereotypes that they […]

WCU out-of-state students get 6 percent tuition increase

Western Carolina University Board of Trustee approved tuition increase for the 2014 curricular year. For in-state students the financial aspects of the increase are affordable. For out-of-state students, it is the new make or break to attend WCU. Right now for the Fall ’13 and Spring ’14 semesters at WCU they are more than affordable […]

WCU Inspirational Choir performs last concert of the semester

Western Carolina University’s Inspirational Choir held their last concert of the semester in UC Grandroom on November 24. The concert was holiday theme emphasized on spreading holiday cheer and love to the audience, also spread Gods love through song. Inspirational Choir President,  Monteria Perry always wants her audience to feel welcome and leave the concert […]

ICA hosts Native American Expo

November has just been declared American Indian Heritage Month by Gov. Pat McCrory and just in time for the celebration, WCU has kicked off its fifth annual Native American Expo this week. The three day expo consists of  dancers, presentations, stone carving and story telling. The expo also includes a walk through exhibit displaying Native American artifacts, […]

Tibetan Monks welcomed at WCU

Western Carolina University welcomed Tibetan Monks to campus to show students and faculty about their culture and experiences. Hosted by Last Minute Productions, this group showed students “The Mystical Art of Tibet,” a five-day ceremony emphasizing the creation of the Sand Mandala. The Sand Mandala shows the dedication and story of monks as well as […]