Month: September 2020
Scott and Walker Demolition
Local area could miss out on millions of dollars because of uncounted commuter students
Many college students are unfamiliar with the census having been 14 years old or younger the last time it was taken. However, for how little students know about the census, it plays a large role in the area surrounding the campus. The census is taken every 10 years. Simply, it’s […]
Demolition of WCU’s Scott and Walker residence halls evoke nostalgia within many
Clouds of dust filled the air as the demolition of Scott and Walker residence halls began early morning Wednesday, Sept 16. on Western Carolina University’s campus. In early May, the dorms shut down permanently to allow the removal of doors, windows, and built-in furniture. However, the first strike of the […]
Problems continuing at Cullowhee development
Originally published in The Sylva Herald on Sept. 17, 2020. As the fourth week of classes began for Western Carolina University students, many Husk residents were blindsided Sept. 8 by early morning flooding of their apartments. The Husk is an apartment complex mostly for WCU students off Little Savannah Road […]
Absence of band director shakes POTM
Western Carolina’s very own Pride of the Mountains marching band was thrown for a loop when the long-time band director, David Starnes, officially resigned on August seventh. Since then the effects of his absence are becoming more and more evident as the practices roll on. Students and staff alike were […]
Western Carolina’s Campus Recreation Center reopens fitness center
These past few months have seen changes in every aspect of our lives; quarantine, social distancing, masks, new rules and regulations – there is little doubt that COVID has changed our lives in the short time it has been here. The changes are particularly obvious on campus, as the university […]
Cawthorn, Davis clash on night two of ‘Best in the West’ debate
The Saturday, Sept. 5 NC-11 Congressional debate between Democrat Moe Davis and Republican Madison Cawthorn featured words like “liberal lawyer,” “no experience” and “liar.” The ‘Best in the West’ doubleheader was hosted at Western Carolina University and organized by Blue Ridge Public Radio, Mountain Xpress and Smoky Mountain News. Night two centered […]
WCU expands COVID-19 quarantine housing to The Village
On Thursday, Sept. 3, Western Carolina University announced the expansion of its quarantine housing. In an email to village residents by the executive director of residential living, Bryant Barnett, there are more than 40 vacant rooms across four empty houses (700, 1790, 1900 and 2100) at The Village. The Village […]
Night One of ‘Best in the West’ Debate a Slobberknocker
“Best in the West: North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District Forum” are a series of two debates across Sept 4-5 between retired USAF Col. and Democratic nominee Moe Davis, against the young rising star of the Republican Party Madison Cawthorn. Hosted by Blue Ridge Public Radio, Mountain Xpress and Smoky Mountain […]