There is no doubt that the abuse of prescription drugs is overlooked because it is not as commonly reported as other drugs such as marijuana. Prescription drugs account for the majority of drug overdoses on college campuses and are the second most abused drugs by children ages 12-17. In an […]
Author: Brittney Burns
Classic comedies take WCU back in time
The first Galaxy of Stars production of 2010 at Western Carolina University’s Fine and Performing Arts Center took audience members back in time to the 1920’s when silent film stars ruled the theaters. “The Clown Princes,” began at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, and featured three short films starring Charles […]
The Snowman is In!
Rumors are a constant resource of news, whether true or false. They can be slanderous, they can have no meaning at all, and some can ruin reputations. Two particular rumors I heard dealt with university policies regarding recreational activities in the snow. When I heard, I had to investigate. Apparently, […]
Snow hits region hard for second time
Almost 40,000 customers were without power after a storm that dumped more than a half of foot of snow across Western North Carolina last Saturday, Jan. 30 for the second time this winter. According to Cullowhee Weather Service, Western Carolina University received 8 inches of snow after the white powder […]
WCU senior named top math education student
Western Carolina University senior Jaymi Michelle Jeffery has been named the Western Region Outstanding Mathematics Education Student for 2009 by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Jeffery received the award at the State Mathematics Conference held in Greensboro. Her honor marked the 18th year in a row that […]
Catawba County student receives scholarship to WCU
Freddie Steven “Trey” White III of Hickory is the latest recipient of the Catawba County Christian Business and Professional Scholarship and is attending Western Carolina University as a freshman for the 2009-10 school year. White, the son of Steve and Marsha White, is a 2009 graduate of Hickory High School. […]
Wagoner helps develop ‘Dirty Jobs’ episode
Western Carolina University senior Erin Wagoner spent her summer internship getting the dirt on dirty jobs for Discovery Channel show “Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe,” and two ideas she researched were filmed and aired on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The episode can still be watched in the archives section on discoverychannel.com. […]
WCU student wins regional sales competition
For the second consecutive year, a student from Western Carolina University is recipient of the top prize at a regional sales competition at Ball State University in Indiana. Ashley Fender, a WCU senior from Asheville, recently won the annual competition in sales-call role playing while competing against more than 20 […]
Girl Meets France
Bonjour from Antibes, France! Glad you joined me today as I begin my journey abroad this semester. It has been a whirl-wind adventure so far, and to think I have only been overseas for a few days. Nevertheless, I am here in Antibes on an exchange program through Western Carolina […]
Life “in the Fishbowl”
One might think that getting to live in a private room with no extra charge while working as an on-campus Resident Assistant is truly a dream compared to normal dorm life. At least until a set of sprinklers activate and flood the entire hall you’re responsible for… Nothing quite prepares […]