Western Carolina University students, staff and members of the community joined together September 10, 2011 for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom. This year featured the events largest crowd ever, sunny skies and happy participants of all ages.
After first week of class, WCU students leave classrooms and enjoy the outdoors
August 31, 2011 by
Western Carolina University is known for its location surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. On Sunday, August 28, several students explored the area by raft as they went down the Nantahala River with Western’s Base Camp Cullowhee outdoors program.
Sylva’s downtown spring festival
April 26, 2011 by
The 14th Annual Greening Up the Mountains festival was held Saturday, April 23 in downtown Sylva. Hundreds of tourists and community members attended the festival to see the local crafts, hear live music, and feast on a variety of local treats. To hear first hand accounts from visitors watch the video. This annual spring festival […]
High waters impact the 27th annual Tuckaseigee River Cleanup
April 21, 2011 by
The Tuckaseigee River Cleanup sponsored by Western’s Base Camp Cullowhee is the largest single day river cleanup in the nation with an average of approximately 600 volunteers. “Hundreds of concerned volunteers come out every year to show their support,” said Jennifer Bennett, assistant director of outdoor programs at Base Camp Cullowhee. High rainfall from Friday […]
What’s really going on at WWCU-FM?
February 8, 2011 by
WCU alumni have been petitioning for a change at WWCU-FM. Several news outlets have written stories about the alumni wishes, and the department’s response to their proposals, but no one has taken into account what the students at the station are thinking and the big story about what is going on. This story outlines the […]
