Five women and five men have been selected for Western Carolina University’s 2011 Homecoming Court. The court will be presented and the king and queen crowned during halftime activities at WCU’s football game against The Citadel on Saturday, Oct. 22. The game begins at 3 p.m. In addition, they will […]
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North Carolina wants waiver from No Child Left Behind
North Carolina is in the process of seeking a waiver from key provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind law, which has been criticized for too much emphasis on high-stakes standardized tests. President Barack Obama announced last month he would relieve states from the 2002 law as long as […]
N.C. Court of Appeals hears cases at Western Carolina
A panel of judges from the N.C. Court of Appeals visited Western Carolina University on Oct. 3. The judges came to WCU to hear arguments in two cases concerning Western North Carolina. The first case concerned a traffic stop in Buncombe County and the legality of the ensuing questioning which […]
Students push for more tailgating spaces at forum
The Student Tailgate Forum held at WCU on Oct. 5 concluded with the Tailgating Task Force’s hearing and consideration of students’ requests for more spaces at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. To make more room, the students in attendance at the meeting suggested that spots be given based on the number of […]
The Second City makes Western Carolina University “Laugh Out Loud”
The Second City presented “Laugh Out Loud” at Western Carolina University on Sept. 29. Audience members looking for humor filled the lower section of the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Even with only five performers in the show, they were still able to keep their acts refreshing; each skit […]
‘World’s Largest’ will be shown at WCU on Nov. 1
A documentary on everything large will be shown at the A.K. Hinds University Center Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 “World’s Largest”, the third film to be shown in the 2011-12 Southern Circuit Film series, is a documentary that centers on the changing landscape of small-town America. According to […]
Georgia man charged in Campus Bookstore thefts
A Georgia man suspected of stealing books multiple times this semester from the Campus Bookstore was taken into custody on Sept. 22 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel. Alvin R. Wilson, 42 and listing a Fayetteville, Ga. address, is charged with felony larceny. He was booked in the Jackson County […]
Take in breathtaking views at Grandfather Mountain in Linville
I look out at the scenery before me. I’m 5,946 feet up and I see history sleeping below me. Where can I go to see breathtaking views, history, fame, rarity and adventure? I didn’t go to New York City, Rome, Paris, or Greece. I went to Grandfather Mountain in Linville, […]
Bear sightings on campus prompt warnings from campus officials
Two black bear sightings were reported on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 20, marking the second and third time that a bear had been seen on campus this semester. In all the occasions, the bears left the campus area and did not come into conflict with the campus population. “Is not […]
Student Government Association Senate considering new resolutions
A leaner Student Government Association Senate has taken office for the 2011-12 school year. This year, the SGA Senate is smaller, going from 36 Senators to 12 Senators due to budget cuts. Student Body Vice President Alicia Page, who is over the Senate, is not concerned about the cut backs. […]
