By Paige Carrick Staff Writer November 4, 2008 will be an historic day for our country. Just in case you didn’t know, Nov. 4 is the day America will vote her next president into office. For many college students the election may seem far removed from our everyday life; however, […]
Cherokee lessons
Jan Parker’s “The Murder of Me”
By Kevin Dunn Staff Writer I recently watched a movie that was produced by Ben Stiller called “The Ruins”. The movie was a horror/psychological thriller in genre. The premise for the movie was four college age adult’s trip to the Yucatan Peninsula. They visit a pyramid in which a plant […]
Student Profile: Erin Ponder
By Michael O’Shea Editor-in-Chief Major: Nursing Extra Curricular: President of Honors College Board of Directors, Member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Student Leader Council, President of WCU Chapter Mortar Board, Ballroom Dancing, Reading. Interview: Michael O’Shea: Erin, tell me about your involvement with the Honors College Board of Directors? Erin Ponder: I’ve […]
Sex, Booze, and Broken English from an Italian Tourist
By Max Kath Staff Writer Jim Jarmusch has always been one of those directors who I tend to avoid. I don’t really know why, I’ve never really disliked any of his movies, and I think he’s one of the most talented directors we have in the American independent film movement, […]
Vice Chancellor’s Notes
Vice Chancellor’s Notes: Stay Home at Western Weekend Hey Folks! Just a quick note from Dr. Sam – your friendly neighborhood Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. I’ve got a crazy idea to share with y’all! Stay with me now… What if everyone stayed at WCU one weekend? Could we pull […]
Brand Upon the Brain: Don’t Ask Just Watch
By Max Kath Staff Writer The silent era of cinema is one that most modern filmmakers try to forget. It was the way the early filmmakers had to make their films because the technology to record sound was not yet readily available and they had to make due with what […]
Jackson County Polling Locations
By Paige Carrick Staff Writer There are only 63 days left until Election Day. Needless to say it is quickly approaching. A wise voter will scope out the local polling places, as well as find out which polling place would be the ideal location. If you were permitted a transfer […]
Book & Literature Events
Book & Literature Events[Cut This Out] Jennifer C. Toledo Friday September 12Frederick Bryson tells the story of his book “Wind in the Web” + City Lights Bookstore | 7pm | SylvaBryson’s book, “Wind in the Web: A Cherokee Warrior’s Epic journal of Rebirth”, the story of Euchella, Tsali, and the […]
US Senate, State and Local Representation for Jackson County
By Tammy Wilson Staff Writer This November, who will you see on the ballot at our local, Jackson County, polling place? Of course, the two Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain. In addition to their names there will be Bob Barr from the Libertarian party and three qualified write-ins, […]
Stay at WCU Weekend!
Stay at WCU Weekend! September 12-14, 2008 Before leaving WCU for the weekend, check out these events just for students! Friday, September 12: Romper Room- Giant Inflatables on the UC lawn! 4:00pm- Disc Golf Tournament (Disc Golf Course) 5:00pm- Movie: “Sex and the City” (UC Theater) 8:00pm- The Afromotive Concert […]
