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Winter Choral Concert, Gjeilo leave audience wanting more

The Western Carolina University School of Music presented their Winter Choral Concert on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. The University Chorus, Concert Choir, Catamount Singers and Electric Soul groups performed over two hours. The University Chorus performed under the direction of Michael […]

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Inflame: the meeting of flamenco and Indian music

On Tuesday, March 12, Western Carolina University hosted the amazing Inflame group. The band, comprised of four members, creates a lovely infusion of flamenco music and Indian music. The band includes various instruments indicative of the culture they are from. Each instrument in this small but talented band is essential. […]

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New Sylva-Cullowhee bus system tailors to those 21 and over

Jackson County local Patrick Nettles is bringing a safer way to party to the area via the Cat Express, which began on Jan. 31. “Don’t stress, ride the Express” is the slogan for the new bus system catering toward those wanting to go out over the weekend. Nettles purchased an […]

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What Whee Do, March 11 – March 16

Monday, March 11: Mix and match! Create a new ice cream delight at Freshens in the Courtyard Dining Hall. Spend a day helping others by volunteering at The Community Table in Sylva. Tuesday, March 12: At 12:10 p.m., work out with cycling, core strengthening and stretching in Xpress Cycle and […]

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“Rashomon” tells tall tales with stunning choreography

The Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen presented “Rashomon” at 7:30 p.m. every night between Feb. 20 and 23 in Hoey Auditorium. Under the direction of D.V. Caitlyn, Thursday night’s performance was a post-apocalyptic thrill for the entire 90-minute show. The play, written by Fay and Michael Kanin, […]

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Lead The Way: Meet the Office of Leadership

Office of Leadership oversees all student clubs, organizations, fraternities, sororities, government associations, leadership minor program and the freshman institute at Western Carolina University. Office of Leadership also partners with Residential Living, First Year Experience and College of Education. “Our office is mainly about getting our students involved on campus and […]

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What Whee Do, March 4 – 9

Get ready for another week of great activities! There are activities for music lovers, movie buffs and even those who want to experience the circus! Monday, March 4: You won’t be disappointed with a morning sipping coffee in the fresh air while watching the sun rise over Cullowhee and WCU […]

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WCU online programs receive another national recognition

Earlier this month, Western Carolina University’s online academic programs were included at No. 21 on an annual list of the top online universities by “Guide to Online Schools,” a flagship website of the educational services company SR Education Group of Kirkland, Wash. Guide to Online Schools ranked online universities on […]