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a i i 4 j | | et REE 5 SSIS The Western Carolinian CAMPUS LIFE April 28, 2016 BS Hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti visits WCU Jordan Freeman Junior Editor Coming to us from the sunny state of California, Josh Vietti, a hip-hop violinist, per- formed for the students _ and the public on April 12 in UC Illusions. Asa lover of classical music and an even bigger lov- er of anything played on a string instrument, especially a violin, I was more than excited to see the show. The show had quite the turn out. I was not expecting a large crown for a concert featuring a guy only playing his violin to the tune of popular, mainstream songs. However, it was a deca, ad he to see Things Anna Crisp Staff Writer Summertime in western North Caro- lina is a wonderful thing. The area around Western Carolina University has so much to offer during thesummer months. From hik- ing to history, youre guaranteed to find interesting activi- ties to enjoy during the warm, summer days in the beautiful mountains. Hiking trails for all levels of outdoor adventurer are abun- dant in this area. Cullowhee Falls and Paradise Falls offer two trails with beau- tiful views. Mingo Falls in Cherokee is less than an hours drive from campus and is an easier trail that anyone can enjoy. The widely- popular Whiteside Mountain is also nearby and offers two different trails based on difficulty for you to reach the top and look at miles of moun- tains that surround us. If you have a couple of hours to spare, Graham County is right on the Ten- -nessee border and has beautiful hiking trails for beginners and pros. Here, you can also find the Joyce Kilmer Memo- rial Forest, which has a full audience. Vietti started off by playing some classical numbers as sort of a warm up for the crowd. Right after that, he did his rendition of the popular song, Thrift Shop by Macklemore. Immediately, the crowd became engaged and I was already beginning to get an inclination that this was going to be a very active, interest- ing show. . One of the highlights of the show occurred early on: Vietti asked what types of music the audience liked. One girl, who was sitting witha group of friends at one of the tables closest to the stage, mentioned trap music, which is a genre both Vietti and I were unfamiliar with. The girl tried her best to explain it to him, basically stating that it is the type of music you listen to when you want to feel good but are not able to really go out and party. At some point, one of her friends screamed out the words, and I quote, trap music all day! Needless to say, everybody laughed. Another fun moment was watching Vietti preform the Wobble by V.I.C., a popular song that you may have heard at a school dance, wedding, bar mitzvah, or basically any kind of social event. It is like the Macarena by Los del Rio, only cooler. He asked people to come up to dance and they did. Vietti should get credit for the fact that he makes sure he is en- gaging his audience and that they are havinga good time. One of my favorite moments of the perfor- mance was when Vietti played his version of Name That Tune, where he would play a popular song on his violin from either a hit TV show or movie and the audience would have to guess the song title. At one point he changed the rules and had the audience act out the number instead of shouting it out, as that was getting a bit too confusing. Needless to say, when he started play- ing My Heart Will Go On by Cline Dion, I dropped to the ground and, since I was sitting at a booth in the back, leaned my upper body on the table and played the best dead Leonardo DiCaprio you have ever seen. My friend who came with me acted out Kate Winslets part along with me. We proudly walked away with a free CD. My second favorite moment, and prob- ably one of the biggest highlights of the night, was watching a middle aged woman try to sing a Fetty Wap song. She had been suckered onto the stage by a friend she had come with, whom I am sure is no longer a friend after that mo- ment. That poor woman was way out of her element, but it was entertaining to watch. Feeling pity, one of the same girls, who was sitting at the table where the one girl screamed, trap music all day! came to the rescue and helped save this woman, both of them singing the lyrics. Allin all, if Josh Viet- ti ever decided to make his way back to Western Carolina, I would go see him and you should too. to do during the summer at WCU a walking loop that is less than a mile and magnificent trees that will humble and inspire you just as they inspired Joyce Kilmer to write the famous poem, Trees. An attraction that draws many visitors to the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is the synchronization of fireflies during the summer. On some nights in June and July, the fireflies in the Memorial For- est all light up at the same exact time, you just have to be patient and willing to unplug ag technology for a it Graham County also boasts the Tail of the Dragon for any- one seeking to go on a twisty drive. This road into Tennessee is 11 miles long with over 300 curves. If you're heading into Tennessee and chas- ing adrenaline, the Tail of the Dragon is the perfect road for you. Another way to get some adrenaline is to head on over to Dolly wood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Tickets to the park cost $5060 dollars and it takes around two hours to get to the park from West- ern Carolinas cam- pus. Here, youcan | enjoy roller coasters, a train ride and even a water park. Cherokee is a fun place in the summer, as well. The reserva- tion is rich in history, which you can learn about if you go to the wonderful outdoor theater show, Unto These Hills. Tick- ets for the show cost around $20 and the show details the his- tory of the Cherokee Indians and this area. Cherokee is also home to Harrahs Casino and Resort, which draws visi- tors from across the country. You are always guaranteed a fun time of gambling or attending one of the many concerts at Harrahs. Another interest- ing attraction close to Western Carolinas campus is the Nan- tahala River. The Nantahala River was home to the 2013 Freestyle Kayaking World Champion- ships, and you can raft or kayak down the river for around $50 through the Nantahala Outdoor Center. The center also offers zip lining locations throughout the Nantahala forest. The Blue Ridge Parkway can be fun for anyone during the summer and one of its entrances is right outside of Sylva. The Parkway boasts Mingo Falls in Cherokee extremely high alti- tudes, hiking trails, picnic areas and much more. Whether you are just look- ing for a peaceful afternoon drive or a challenging hike, the Parkway has what you are looking for. If you get on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Balsam gap and drive toward Asheville, you will eventually get to the Devils Court- house lookout. The 20-30 minute hike up to the Devils Court- house rock is worth it because you get an amazing view of the majestic mountains that Western Caro- lina is nestled in. If you dont feel like driving anywhere, there are plenty of things to do right in Sylva and Cullowhee! In downtown Sylva every Saturday dur- ing the summer, a Farmers Market _ Photo by Anna Crisp/STAFF takes place. Hot sum- mer days are also the perfect circum- stance for ice cream, so while youre in Sylva, head on over to Jack the Dipper for ice cream ina freshly made waffle cone. - Whether you want to just hang out on campus or want to go on some adventures, you will not be disap- pointed if you decide to spend your sum- mer in Cullowhee. Before they were coaches: Karen Glover, head volleyball coach Photo by Mark Haskett Karen Glover, head volleyball coach Jessica Potter Staff Writer Karen Glover is the head volleyball coach at Western Carolina University. Games throughout the volleyball sea- son take place from Cullowhee to Wash- ington D.C. and the catamounts never disappoint. A lot of: their success can be credited to their coaches, many of which were not coaches when they first started their careers. Glover is a per- fect example as she participated in many different things before becoming a coach. T had been a bar- tender and worked in group homes for sexually abused chil- dren, said Glover. When she attended college, she still did not know that she wanted to.or would eventually become a coach. T went to Hi- ram College. I had a double major in psychology and com- munications and a minor in human services ... I studied psychology and com- munications in col- lege and then began working in group homes. One of the girls in the group home wanted to play softball so I signed up to help coach. I realized then how much I missed be- ing involved in sports, she said. I continued to look for coaching jobs after that. I was able to help at a private school as a JV vol- leyball coach. Then, I was lucky enough to get a job at a high school coaching and teaching middle school math. I stayed there for seven years before mak- ing the jump to the college level first at junior colleges, then on to Division I. Once I started coaching at the high school level, I real- ized that was my passion and what I wanted to focus on. Choosing coaching was an easy decision for Glover because it was based on finding her passion. Once ~~ Glover realized that she wanted to invest more of her time into coaching, the deci- sion worked itself out. Her personal expe- riences lead her to coaching, as well, as she played volleyball and softball through- out the duration of her college career. In terms of her experience coach- ing and her path to Western Carolina University, she said, T started part time in 1997 witha JV volleyball team. I: took over high school coaching in 1999. I was at Phoenix Col- lege for two seasons (2006, 2007), Arizona Western for two sea- sons (2008, 2009), one year at University of Louisiana at Mon- roe and then here at WCU. Glover spoke high- ly of coaching and expects to continue the profession. Outside of coach- ing, I like to spend time with friends. I have definitely enjoyed exploring Cullowhee, Sylva and the surrounding areas. This is a beau- tiful place to live! she said. Glovers family life consists of her parents who reside in Ohio and a sister who lives in Pitts- burgh, Pennsylva- nia. If youre interested in participating in volleyball at West- ern Carolina, you can contact Glover directly by e-mailing klglover@wceu.edu. For more infor- mation about all sports on Western Carolinas campus, along with coaches and players, you can visit www.cata- mountsports.com.

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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