Since September 11, many liberties have been taken away from Americans in the name of defending freedom. The Patriot Act has not only taken away search and seizure rights over your home and personal property, but this law also extends into the privacy of your home or office by going […]

With America in a state of instability after the terrorist attacks on September 11, the Patriot Act managed to move through the Senate and Congress quickly and was enacted on October 25, 2001. The Patriot Act was designed to increase the amount of information the government is able to receive […]

Sometimes it seems difficult to maintain an active lifestyle while in college. Luckily at Western there is never a shortage of active things to do outdoors. Organizations like Base Camp Cullowhee (BCC) are devoted to providing a true source of outdoor entertainment that doesn’t come from the television or the […]

Last year when students were asked to choose a design for the new recreation center as part of the Reid Gymnasium renovation, many commented on how great it was to see an indoor climbing wall as part of the design. Some thought that WCU was finally moving into the big […]

Just a short drive south from Western Carolina University on NC 107 is one of North Carolina’s most beautiful treasures, Whitewater Falls. With a total height of over 400 feet measured from several towering cascades, it is the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. Whitewater Falls is located in […]

Six years ago NASA designed the Reduced Gravity Student Flight Program to get more students interested in science and technology. Teams selected to participate have the opportunity to travel to Houston, Texas for a week and a half and conduct their experiments in a weightless environment on the KC-135. The […]

Ever had the strange feeling that your every move is being watched as you surf the Web? Do you ever get unexpected or inappropriate pop-up ads coming up on your screen as you work diligently at your PC? Do you have programs that you don’t recall installing? If so, you […]

MYSTIC VIBRATIONSOCTOBER 2South Carolina based band Mystic Vibrations will be performing at WCU on October 2nd. The Reggae band originated in Jamaica but is composed of members from St. Crois and the USA. Mystic Vibrations are known for their strong stage presence and original music compositions that hold true to […]

A resounding “pang” shoots over the tournament ring as an old metal folding chair ricochets off a man’s forehead. The man falls to the ground, dirtying his frayed, cut-off-sleeved T-shirt. The audience is caught between astonishment and laughter. Is he really hurt, or is he just faking it? Or both? […]