Any Cullowhee resident who keeps himself/herself abreast of issues concerning the community can sense a palpable change that is among us. That change takes on many forms and will subsequently affect us in ways we may never know. These are changes that affect our local community, as well as our […]
Author: Daniel Falls
Swim Class To Be Offered March 30 – April 3
Western Carolina University will offer an opportunity for adults to learn to swim during a weeklong course Monday, Mar. 30, through Friday, Apr. 3, in the Breese Gymnasium pool. The course, to meet daily from 5:40 to 6:40 p.m., is appropriate for adults who want to overcome fear of the […]
Kathryn Stockett’s The Help – New Author Review
Katherine Stockett’s new book, The Help, deals with racial tension in 1962 Mississippi between a white family and their black maid. The story revolves around the stories of three women. Skeeter, 22, who is daughter to the Mississippi home, her wise and regal maid Aibileen and Aibileen’s sassy friend Minny […]
More Movies To Look Out For
We are rapidly approaching summer and that means that we are rapidly approaching summer movie season. While there will probably be a lot of horrible films to come out this summer there are a few that look like they will be fun and worth seeing. So without further adieu I […]
A Review of Watchmen
Comic book movies have had a lukewarm reception from American movie audiences. They either love them or hate them and there is no in between. Director Zack Snyder can now have the distinction of making what might be considered the first comic book movie that has received mixed reviews from […]
Campbell Was A Barrel of Laughs at WCU
Comedian Jesse Campbell performed at Illusions on Friday, Mar. 13. It was one of the many events presented as part of Western Carolina’s “Stay At Western Weekend.” Campbell’s carefree, “whatev” brand of comedy had students chuckling from 8pm until 9:30, as she spun stories about everything from ghosts to wild […]
Movie Review – Ooooo Fireworks!
Have you ever flipped through the channels one day and ran across the television show MXC on the Spike channel? Yoshitaka Nishi, played by actor Takeshi Kitano, happens to be a very interesting character. On February 23 in the UC Theatre many were able to experience his movie Fireworks aka […]
Talking with Simon Carr, Painter
On Tuesday September 30 of last year, painter Simon Carr came to speak in the Fine and Performing Arts Center’s lecture room. He spoke mostly about his most recent Subway paintings, their meaning to him and their formal aspects. The next day, I had the chance to sit down and […]
Paying for College and Keeping Debt Low
Paying for college is very expensive. Upon graduation from Western, a good majority of students will be in serious debt. 74% of WCU students receive some form of financial aid, which comes in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Nationally, only 69% of students attending public four- year […]
Pride of the Mountains Marching Band “Workin’ It!” All the Way to Austin, Texas
]Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band is going to be featured at the College Band Directors National Association conference in Austin, Texas on Friday, Mar. 27. Based on overall excellence and creativity, the band’s 2008 show entitled “Work It!” was one of five band shows to be […]