#8220;Well it’s a jump to the left, then a step to the right… Let’s do the time warp again.” The University Players of WCU are excited and ready to enthrall this week as they shake it up with the “Time Warp” and introduce us to the comedy and intrigue of […]
Author: Melissa Dills
DepartmentalHealth and Human Performance
This week I ventured down to Reid gym where I got myself a “physical education.” Actually, I was educated on the Department of Health and Human Performance and for students who enjoy recreational activity, sports, or physical activity, this department might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. The department […]
Clubbin with MikeKayak Club: Taking kayaking to the next level
Kayaking can be a fun recreational activity, and a club on this campus takes kayaking to the next level. The members of the Kayak club at Western Carolina not only kayak for recreational purposes, but they also train to compete in intercollegiate tournaments throughout the Southeast. This semester the club […]
Native Americans: Environmentalists or Exploiters?
On Thursday, February 22, in the Mountain Heritage Center, anthropologist Shepard Krech III redefined Native American ecology and environmentalism in an hour-long presentation based on his book, The Ecological Indian. The Ecological Indian, which is the subject of an upcoming conference, details Krech’s research and proposes that, contrary to the […]
VideoA Study in Human Dignity – “The Elephant Man”
There are three reasons why every human being should see this movie. First, it’s one of the most emotional stories ever put on film. Second, it’s based on a true story unlike any other. Third, Anthony Hopkins may just be the most talented actor alive. “The Elephant Man” tells the […]
7-Year Student’s Comments Draw a Response
Perhaps Brian Harkins is the one “gradually going downhill.”
Teachers of Tomorrow Day Scheduled for March 6
The tenth annual Teachers of Tomorrow Day, a program of activities for middle and high school students who are interested in teaching as a career, will be held Tuesday, March 6, at Western Carolina University. Up to 150 students from Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties […]
SoCon Women’s Basketball Looks to Solve the Seeding Puzzle in the Final
The excitement of the women’s basketball tournament looms in the air and the race for the tournament heats up as March 1 approaches. The 2001 Mountain Dew SoCon tournament tips off in Greenville, SC, next week. As the regular season wraps up, the seeds begin to fall into place. However, […]
Women’s History Month Events Set at WCU
Open house events at Western Carolina University’s new Women’s Center and presentations on international women, women and war, and career challenges and gender in the workplace are all on the agenda as part of WCU’s observance of Women’s History Month. Activities begin on the WCU campus Tuesday, February 27, with […]
If You Don’t Know What You’re Talking About, Don’t Talk to Me
I recently received a letter telling me that the Western Carolinian is nowhere near the level it used to be. Imagine, someone writing a letter and addressing it to little old me to complain about the paper as a whole (and the food at the university, too!). Well, I’m only […]
