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Dating apps have increased in popularity over the last decade, marketing to more and more groups of people – from farmers to religious groups. The college demographic is no different.   Although dating apps are a common part of college culture now, they didn’t start that way.   Dating app popularity […]

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Wheehaw! WCU students enjoy a honky-tonk good time

The UC Grand Room was decked out in flannel and denim on Jan. 18 as familiar boot-scooting melodies rang out from the DJ booth.   Last Minute Productions hosted Wheehaw – the much-anticipated countrified night of dance, bull-riding and karaoke. The event first took place in fall 2021, and it was […]

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“Fantasia on Mysterium”: An immersive theatrical experience

“Fantasia on Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital” is not your typical production. Artist, playwright and pianist Michael Yannette, has dedicated 18 years to the crafting of this reimagined show. Simply calling it a recital would be a severe understatement.  The production, which premiered at WCU, was intended to bring […]

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Student artwork and new perspectives at WCU’s Fine Art Museum

The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum featured the Bachelor of Fine Arts Portfolio Exhibition from Nov. 7 until Dec. 8. The exhibit is curated in the Fine Art Museum annually in the fall. The exhibition is made up entirely of student-created works, making it a unique collection.  Students pursuing […]

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World-Premiere of One Man Show comes to Bardo Arts Center – BAC Press Release

Cullowhee, NC | Fantasia On Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital is a genre-busting reimagining of a traditional piano recital and theatrical play, blended with artistically created mind-blowing immersive visuals that accompany both the storytelling and the live performances of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin’s piano works. The audience joins the […]

Sports

WCU Women’s Soccer: SoCon champions

The championship win  After a historic regular season, WCU women’s soccer capped off their season in winning fashion, defeating the Samford Bulldogs 1-0 to win the Southern Conference Championship.   The win gives the Catamounts their first SoCon Championship since 2008. The team won from a Naya Marcil goal in the […]