Heroes and villains were hanging out together with plenty of other people from the Cullowhee area for the second annual WheeCon The WCU Comic Book Club hosted the event on Saturday, March 28 in the Forsyth building from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., bringing in between 300 and 350 guests throughout the day. “We were hoping […]
Former White House speech writer speaks at WCU
March 19, 2015 by
Who knew standup comedians could work for the President of the United States? Jon Lovett, a former political speech writer for both Hilary Clinton and President Barack Obama, came to Western Carolina University to speak about his experiences on Wednesday, March 18. The event began promptly at 7 p.m. and took place in the A.K. […]
A lesson for a safe spring break
March 19, 2015 by
“Have you ever driven a car drunk?” “Have you ever been the passenger in a car with someone who was driving drunk?” “Have you ever killed your three best friends in a car wreck?” These were some of the beginning questions that Mark Sterner asked the 450 students who were in attendance to hear him […]
“Man-1, Bank-0”: It’s a joke…but a good one
March 1, 2015 by
Have you ever gotten a junk check in the mail for $95,093.35? Have you ever endorsed it with a smiley face? Finally, have you ever had it actually approved by your bank? Man-1, Bank-0 took place Saturday, Feb. 28, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. With around 200 people in attendance, Patrick […]
Candlelit vigil for Chapel Hill students
February 18, 2015 by
A candlelight vigil was held Friday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. in the center of WCU’s campus for the three students that were murdered at UNC Chapel Hill. There were around 60 people in attendance including university professors, community members, and students, both American and International. Students and faculty gathered around the Catafountain in a […]
Pink Pride
February 9, 2015 by
It was like a sea of pink around the arena with tables of vendors and people sporting their breast cancer pride. The Pink Game took place on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Wilma Sherrill Center and Kimmel Arena at UNC-Asheville. The Pink Game is an event held each year to raise money for breast cancer […]
