WWE Star “Good Ol’ J.R.” Speaks at WCU

Jim Ross, former play-by-play announcer and VP of Talent Relations for World Wrestling Entertainment, spoke at WCU in the UC Grand Room last night at 9 p.m. Ross shared stories of his childhood and upbringing and also shared insight to the unique world of professional wrestling. The presentation lasted 90 minutes and was followed by […]

WCU pep rally prepares students for homecoming game

Cold weather didn’t stop WCU students from celebrating the second event of WCU’s elaborate Home coming week, the 2013 pep rally. Around 7:30 p.m. hundreds of students gathered around the university’s central plaza for music, free pizza and giveaways. “I believe that this really shows the true spirit of WCU students. This gets us really […]

Cullowhee nondenominational interfaith conference closes diversity week at Western

The Department of Intercultural Affairs held the Cullowhee Nondenominational Interfaith Conference in the UC, Sept. 21, as its last event of WCU’s  Diversity Week. The turn out was low, but the speakers and attendees made the most out of the people who did show up by turning what would have been an opportunity for guests […]

WCU Dining Services seeks student input

WCU Dining Services hosted an open forum to gather student feedback on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center Multipurpose Room B. Representing Dining Services at the event were Sarah Caruso, Marketing Coordinator; Mike Doppke, Senior Food Service Director; and Greg Smith, Assistant Food Service Director. WCU Dining Services holds […]

Students turn out for Voter Registration Day

With a state primary and referendum coming in May and a national election looming in November, Western Carolina University students filed out in droves for Voter Registration Day on Thursday, February 23. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the A.K. Hinds University Center lawn and included a live student debate.  Hundreds […]