Spring break is upon us, and the semester is slowly coming to an end. There are many ways to celebrate your time away from the stress of higher education, but we all need to keep one thing in mind- COVID-19 is not over yet, and we need to celebrate our […]
Author: Gretchen Thomas
Job Searching in 2021
Why Does Something Always Go Wrong?
Sometimes change is good!
A leadership discussion with Stephen Schussler
On Tuesday, February 23rd, at 3 p.m., the Center for Career and Professional Development, along with the College of Business, held a discussion with renowned entrepreneur and creator of Rainforest Café, Steven Schussler. During the hour-long discussion, Schussler spoke of his personal journey, laughter, making friends, budgeting, and change while […]
I’d rather just have class…
Commuter Problems (that aren’t about parking?!)
MLK Jr. Unity March
The Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted the MLK Jr. Unity March on Sunday, February 21, 2021, to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and this year’s theme of black excellence. “The march, itself, is a form of celebration for the march back in […]
Spring 2021 move-in day
Whee love clothes: The story of Whee
Whether they attend Western Carolina University or not, many people in Jackson County have become quite familiar with the clothing company Whee, Inc. It has risen quickly in popularity in the past year as COVID-19 eliminated in-person shopping for a period of time. The founder, owner, and chief executive, Dillon […]