In the wave of aggressive pop artists of the past few years, Tennessee-born, Pennsylvania-based quartet Fuel led the way on the radio waves with their single “Shimmer” off of their million-selling album Sunburn. Now, in the face of new offerings by bands like Filter and Creed, Fuel is still near […]
Author: Eric Newsom
WCU Jazz Ensemble to Perform with Guest Bassist
#8220;I hear music, mighty fine music and anytime I think my world is wrong, I get me out of bed and sing this crazy song,” sings Ella Fitzgerald as she tells us about spring love to the accompaniment of trumpets, bass, and a little piano in her song “I hear […]
WCU’s Gayle H. Miller named one of UNC system’s best teachers
Western Carolina University faculty member Gayle Houston Miller was honored Thursday (April 12) as one of the best teachers in The University of North Carolina system, drawing praise for the passion and integrity she exhibits in the classroom, and for her interest in teaching “the whole student.” A faculty member […]
Acoustic Guitarist Mike Rayburn returns to WCU
Acoustic guitarist Mike Rayburn, a former Western Carolina University student, will return to campus to perform on Thursday, April 19, at 9pm. The performance, a blend of music, comedy and masterful guitar work, will take place at the Illusions nightclub in the A.K. Hinds University Center. Admission is $2 for […]
Four WCU Faculty Members in Running for Chancellor’s Teaching Award
Four Western Carolina University faculty members are in the running for WCU’s top teaching honor, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, which will be presented during the spring General Faculty Meeting and Awards Convocation on Friday, April 27. Established in 1976, the award is the university’s highest honor in recognition of […]
They Don’t Put Up Handicap Signs for Nothing!
I have been a student at WCU for the past three years, in this time I have both walked and driven to classes on campus. I can understand the frustration of a commuter not being able to find a parking space that was not roughly the equivalent distance of just […]
COMMENTARYSpring Game: More Punts than Points
The Purple and Gold game was not a exhibition of great football execution. If anything, it could be considered a tough defensive match-up. Despite the many incomplete passes and missed blocking assignments, spectators got a first hand look at next year’s team. Looking past this game and moving into next […]
Tickets for Afro-Cuban All Stars on Sale Now
The Afro-Cuban All Stars will perform Tuesday, April 17, to close the 2000-2001 Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions Series at Western. The concert, to begin at 7:30pm, will be held in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Rocketed into the international spotlight by the popular documentary “Buena Vista Social Club,” the Afro-Cuban […]
Pay-For-Print System Approved, Effective Next Year
A study of printing costs at Hunter Library and the university’s computer labs has prompted university officials to implement printing fees for students, staff and faculty members who make more than 100 copies during a school year. Starting next year, students, staff and faculty members who exceed 100 pages during […]
ArtsFest Looking for a Few Good Artists
The CulloWHEE! ArtsFest, Western Carolina University’s summer celebration of live jazz music and fine arts, is now accepting applications for a juried exhibition and sale to take place as part of the two-day festival featuring headliners the Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, and the Yellowjackets. The festival is scheduled […]
