The production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” recently took stage from Nov. 10-13 in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Showcasing the talents of many WCU students and a 2007 graduate, the show was a major success. “Sweeney Todd” had many different things […]
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The Pied Pipers and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra to perform Dec. 9
The 2011-12 Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University continues with a performance by the Pied Pipers and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the WCU campus. The Pied Pipers and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra will […]
WCU alum Sossamon a local business owner and commissioner
Since graduating from Western Carolina University in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Lynda Sossamon has become a business owner and has won two local political positions. In the past, Sossamon worked for WCU for 11 years in the Computer Center as an Operations Manager and a Programmer/Analyst. Currently, […]
Reilly, WCU alum and ‘Big Brother’ winner, returns to Cullowhee
Many people in the U.S. know Rachel Reilly from her time on two seasons of the hit television reality show “Big Brother”, but locally she is still a Catamount. Reilly, who won the $500,000 grand prize at the end of the 13th season of “Big Brother”, returned to Cullowhee over […]
WCU moving to electronic mailing as postage increases
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced last month new increases to postal service rates nationwide. These new increases include a new price for first-class “Forever” stamps, with a price increase to 45 cents per stamp. This is a 1 cent increase from the 44 cent first-class stamp that has […]
Students discuss budget cuts, other issues at private forum
Student Government Association President T.J. Eaves held a private student forum last Thursday after a meeting with The Leadership Institute to get a sense of the student body’s opinions on major campus issues. The forum was only open to students, and it offered a secure setting where students could voice […]
WCU Football vs Coastal Carolina Live Coverage
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Wagner resigns as WCU head football coach, students react
Dennis Wagner, the head football coach at Western Carolina University since 2008, has announced his resignation from the program effective immediately. Wagner met with Fred Cantler, interim director of athletics, on Sunday morning to inform him of his decision. Assistant Head Coach Mark Rhea has agreed to serve as interim […]
Orphaned cub on WCU campus will eventually return to the wild
The lone black bear cub found on the Western Carolina University campus on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 26, will spend time at a N.C. wildlife rehabilitation facility as part of an effort to eventually release it back into the wild. “The cub appeared to be in excellent health and […]
Before They Were Educators: Dr. Todd Collins
Lawyers. We call them for their legal expertise and their concise speaking ability; we call them when we are in need of advice. Would you call a lawyer about your next term paper? If so, you are probably a student of Dr. Todd Collins, an Associate Professor in the Department […]
