Dr. Ralph Williams, professor of English at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, will return to WCU for a series of lectures Monday, February 26, through Wednesday, February 28. Dr. Williams is a well-known speaker with a devoted following at WCU, and students and faculty alike eagerly await his […]
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Heart Month Increases Awareness
Valentines Day reminds us all of hearts. The American Heart Association encourages this, but their focus is not on those little candies that say Be Mine. February is Heart Month, and each year the American Heart Association emphasizes a different aspect of taking care of each other and ourselves. In […]
DepartMentalManagement
A major, a minor, a required class, or maybe a vague interest in the business world might draw you into the realm of the management department. This department might go unnoticed by many due to the fact that it is a junior and senior level degree program that has little […]
The Original Parliament Represents the Essence of Funk
The last time I saw the mothership land, Starchild was at the helm, dishing out interplanetary funk at an alarming rate. 500,000 watts of P-Funk power, to be precise, flanked by Sir Nose, the Diaper Man, and a host of gaudily attired outer space funkateers. It was quite a spectacle. […]
“Bowels In or Bowels Out?” Biting Wit in “Hannibal”
Tired of the wishy-washy movies about love and commitment and all that garbage? Well then, “Hello Clarice.” Dr. Hannibal Lecter is back, and he’s hungry for some action in one of the most anticipated movies of the year, “Hannibal,” directed by Ridley Scott. For those not familiar with the renowned […]
Right in the Middle with moe.
As the first lines of “Captain America” come through the speakers, moe. instantly establishes itself as a group that does not take things too seriously. Formed in Buffalo, New York in 1991, moe.’s mix of pop and rock-a-billy bluegrass has attracted quite a following for the quintet. On Dither, the […]
The Doctor Charges 25 Cents to See The Hatbox Baby
The 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago is a showcase for wonders and marvels from all parts of the earth: a circus existing side-by-side with the halls of science. In some cases, the line between the two is clearly drawn, but then there are the babies, and they are a whole […]
On the Road with Got Hook?
Taking off and going on road trips with friends is as much a part of the college experience as mystery meat in the cafeteria and suffering through class with Friday morning hangovers. Equipped with a known destination, map, slushies, and an unquenchable hunger for cobbler, road trips define who you […]
Western Baseball Drops Three on Road
The Catamounts once again traveled to a national powerhouse this weekend. The East Carolina Pirates (3-0), the 23-ranked team in the nation, swept a three-game series from Western Carolina this weekend at Harrington Field in Greenville, NC. Sunday, the Pirates exploded on offense to top the Catamounts 12-1. They tallied […]
Lady Cats Lose Two on Road
After starting the season with a record of 6-1 away from the friendly confines of the Ramsey Center, garnering the title “Road Warriors,” the Lady Cats (10-14, 4-11 SoCon) since have gone 1-6 on the road, including a 95-55 loss to the Lady Eagles of Georgia Southern (18-6, 12-3 in […]