The sisters of WCU Alpha Xi Delta are holding “The Amaxing Challenge” to raise money and awareness for Autism Speaks throughout the week of Sept. 17 to 21. The “Amaxing Challenge” is the signature fundraiser of Alpha Xi Delta and is set up every fall semester to raise awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism. All proceeds […]
Everyone with autism is different
April 25, 2016 by
The month of April is Autism awareness month and as always, Western Carolina University is spreading awareness through special programs. Autism is a disorder that now affects 1 in 69 children born every year. It is something that deserves to be brought to people’s attention. Everyone with autism is different. You are never going to […]
Living with autism
March 6, 2015 by
There are so many traits that make up an individual, some more visible than others. From the outside anyone can see a person’s eye color, skin color, hair length, etc. What cannot be seen is what is inside, and sometimes it is what is inside that truly makes up who a person is. Elliot Jacques […]
Autism fundraiser draws support from locals
October 2, 2014 by
Full Spectrum Farms hosted their seventh annual Starlight Night festival in Cullowhee on Sept. 20. In hopes of raising awareness and money for adults with autism, the night was filled with singing, barbecue, a bonfire and plenty of fun games for the children and activities for the adults. “This is our biggest annual fundraiser,” said […]
Full Spectrum Farms hosts Easter egg hunt
April 21, 2014 by
Full Spectrum Farms helped nearly 30 children from Cullowhee and the area celebrate the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 20, in their second annual Great Easter Egg Hunt. Norman West, a member of the board at Full Spectrum Farms, was in charge of the event. “I had one just like this when I was a […]
Home runs for Autism
September 17, 2013 by
Alpha Xi Delta will be hosting a “Home Run Derby” on the Western Carolina University softball field tomorrow, Sept. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. to raise money for Autism Speaks. The cost of the event will be $2 just for admission and $5 in order to hit. You don’t have to hit a home […]
