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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Welcome back to Cullowhee and to Western Carolina University’s campus! Here is a list of activities to get you started back into the spirit of school. Saturday, Aug. 17: Wake up bright and early for Freshmen Assembly in the Bardo Arts Center Theatre at 7 a.m. Valley Ballyhoo begins for […]
As I’ve been following and writing articles on the program prioritization recommendation list for nearly the entire summer, I have noticed several themes from this whole process. First, I can safely say I never want to see the words “program” or “prioritization” again. Secondly, I believe the reaction toward Chancellor […]
Western Carolina University is still dealing with the overwhelming news of losing 10 programs. Now, several questions remain like what happens to the cut programs next, and how many students will WCU lose over the cuts? Chancellor David O. Belcher announced in July the discontinuation of 10 out of 13 […]
The newest addition to a heap of Cullowhee businesses is Cullowings Sports Grill, located on Little Savannah Road just across from the Western Carolina University campus, which opened on Aug. 15. Owned by Jamie and Dwight Winchester and managed by Daniel Parris, Cullowings is a unique addition to the sports […]
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the Sylva, Dillsboro and Cullowhee community for welcoming us like an old friend. Lately, The Western Carolinian has partnered with an increasing number of Jackson County community members. In the past few months, we have established a Citizen Spotlight series and […]
Bridge Park in downtown Sylva bustled with people, Catamount pride and the color purple on Saturday, July 20, for the annual Day of Service. Scattered across the park, booths, games and food created a celebration for service learning, starting at 9 a.m. in the humid weather. Participants could jail and […]
In the past few months, Western Carolina University’s Health Center made a change to how students check-in when they arrive at Bird Building for their medical appointments. Now, instead of notifying the front desk that you are here on time to see one of the doctors or nurse practitioners, students […]
Dr. Daryl Hale, associate professor in the Philosophy and Religion department, comes from humble beginnings. Hale has been a professor in the Philosophy and Religion department since 1992, and has made a name for himself as possibly one of the most beloved teachers of Western Carolina University. Before coming to […]
Whether as a degree requirement or as a way to boost one’s resume, internships provide students with ample opportunity to get hands-on experience in their desired job field. Mardy Ashe knows all about where to find, how to get and how to succeed at internships as the director of Career […]
Saturday, July 27: Get ready for a magical musical full of romance and action. Haywood Arts Regional Theatre is putting on “Brigadoon” as its summer musical. See the performance at 7:30 p.m. and be sure to ask for a student ticket. You can purchase tickets online or by calling the […]
