Matthew Klowkowski was an undeclared sophomore last semester and spent his last few moments alive June 23 with friends on Lake Fontana, where he accidentally drowned. The drowning occurred when a tube Klowkowski was on slipped away from him, according to Swain County Emergency Management director, David Breedlove. The investigating […]
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Western Announces Major Campus Reorganizations at Trustees Meeting
Western Carolina University Chancellor John Bardo discussed with university trustees Thursday, June 7, several campus reorganizations that are designed to forge a stronger link between students and faculty and WCU’s regional outreach programs. “This new process should allow the university to bring increased resources to the benefit of the region, […]
” The Others” Succeeds Where Some Psychological Thrillers Fall Short
When I finally got around to watching M. Night Shamalayan’s “The Sixth Sense” on video last year, I was disappointed. I was not disappointed, however, because the story wasn’t wonderfully constructed or because the acting of stars Bruce Willis and Haley-Joel Osment were below par. On the contrary, the film […]
“The Others” Succeeds Where Some Psychological Thrillers Fall Short
When I finally got around to watching M. Night Shamalayan’s “The Sixth Sense” on video last year, I was disappointed. I was not disappointed, however, because the story wasn’t wonderfully constructed or because the acting of stars Bruce Willis and Haley-Joel Osment were below par. On the contrary, the film […]
Cordawg Commentary
The inevitable return to Cullowhee every fall brings new changes from year to year. New eateries, campus activities, buildings, and curricular catch the eye as one begins to become reacquainted with college life. One of the biggest new wrinkles for Western Carolina this fall, however, may be the one that […]
Campus Radio Station Is Way Off!!
If the staff at WWCU 90.5 had half a brain, they would realize their music is targeting a 25-54 year old demographic!! (Do you guys know what a demo is?? READ sometime it will help!) Research! Read Radio & Records magazine! Look at Arbitron ratings in other markets! Please!!! THE […]
2001-2002 Western Carolinian Staff
Editor-in-Chief: Seth R. Sams Managing Editor: Dawn Pasley Production Manager: Javier C. Arvelo Advertising Manager: Allison Hinson News Editor: Samantha Helms Features Editor:Eric Newsom Sports Editor: Cory Habicht
The Value of a Degree
I am a graduate of western carolina with a degree in philosophy and I just got through reading your article on the university as a big business. Good job. After hearing about the budget cuts I was worried that philosophyas a major would be sacrificed and after having spoken with […]
Reader Advises Students to ‘Stand up and Be Heard’
Dear Editor, I am a junior here at WCU and have been reading the Carolinian since I got here. I am always looking forward to each weeks issue. I have always been impressed with the staff that come into play each year and who help the Carolinian succeed. I would […]
ODDS & ENDSDoing “It” with a Legend
CHICAGO — I have never been one to let too many people into the depths of my personal thoughts. Heck, I probably don’t let myself go there too often. I don’t like personal reflection. I find lifelong to-do-it lists to be hokey. Every great new experience would end up on […]
