UP and Away: Program offers genuine college experience

For Hickory native Ali Hale, being named Western Carolina University’s Homecoming Queen in the October game against The Citadel was just another part of her normal college experience. Hale is a member of the University Participant (UP) Program – a two-year, residential living and learning experience that strives to offer those with intellectual disabilities just […]

2014 Winter Olympic Games begin!

Sochi will become the center of the world this February. The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, start tonight [Feb. 7] with a broadcast of the opening at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. The Opening Ceremonies will kick off the festivities and get the most expensive Olympics going on a high note. There is a slight difference […]

WCU marching band will perform in 2014 Macy’s Parade

The Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be marching in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This is the first time that the WCU band has been invited to the Macy’s Parade. “When you are the best band in the land you have to share it with the nation,” […]