Can you imagine creating the sounds of a harmonica, drums, guitar with only your voice? Can you imagine creating a song on the spot about a trash can, giraffe toe socks and a juiceless orange? On Dec. 8, the College of Fine & Performing Arts welcomed to Western Carolina University’s […]
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Student documentary sheds light on WCU/Cullowhee relationship
In April, at Western Carolina University’s Controlled Chaos Film Festival, a documentary was premiered, simply titled “Whee,” that had particular relevance to the local area. The documentary explored the relationship between WCU and Cullowhee as well as the local community surrounding it. “Whee” invited the input of business owners, students […]
Lights and Luminaries in Dillsboro shine Christmas spirit
The town of Dillsboro strung up their amazing annual Christmas spirit during two weekends in December, the 7-8 and 14-15. Sparkling lights and luminaries filled up the chilly nights as the visiting spectators, including children and adults of all ages, walked along the short streets that flowed with the warmth […]
Hunter Library and the Mountain Heritage Center showcase Civil War relics
One-hundred and fifty years ago, our nation was riveted in the dividing thralls of the “War Between the States,” or more commonly known as the “Civil War.” In remembrance of the 150th year anniversary of the Civil War, Hunter Library has added a new exhibit featuring artifacts from around the […]
From the Page to the Stage: Touring Theater performs Fred Chappell work
The Touring Theatre of North Carolina performed a theatrical adaptation to Fred Chappell’s poetic works Thursday, Nov. 15, at Western Carolina University’s Coulter Recital Hall. The performance, titled “Look Back the Maytime Days: From the Pages of Fred Chappell,” was set in the 1940s and involved aspects of Chappell’s stories […]
“Once in a Lifetime” showcases the ’20s with hilarious comedy
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen’s Theater Program performed the comedic play, “Once in a Lifetime,” in the Bardo Arts Center Theater from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, as part of the Mainstage Theater Production line-up. “Once in a Lifetime” marked the first of several collaborations between Moss […]
Dillsboro welcomes students to WCU Night for Annual Lighting of the Luminaries
That time of year filled with unexpected gifts of joy and goodwill is drawing close with old and new traditions. Christmas is around the corner, along with the Annual Lighting of the Luminaries in Dillsboro event which is “scheduled to be on December 7-8 and 14-15,” according to Julie Spiro, […]
Annual Madrigal Dinner: A royal event
A night of majestic fine dining and wonderful entertainment was provided for the guests of the Madrigal Dinner Event. The dinner took place in the UC Grand Room at Western Carolina University, Friday, Nov. 30. At 6:30 p.m., hungry people trailed into another time period as they were taken to […]
Ferguson named associate dean of Kimmel School
Chip Ferguson, associate professor in the engineering and technology department at Western Carolina University, has taken over as associate dean of academic affairs for the Kimmel School as of October. Ferguson has been a faculty member of WCU since June of 2002. Ferguson filled various positions over the years within […]
WWCU radio station needs changes, says SGA survey
Ricky Greene, president pro-tem of Western Carolina University’s Student Government Association, recently conducted a survey on WWCU FM 90.5, the campus radio station. “In 1977, Western Carolina University licensed the first FM radio station for Jackson County and this region of the Great Smoky Mountains. The station remains the only […]
