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Originally published for The Western Carolina Journalist Stephanie Elizondo Griest came to WCU’s campus to share with students her life’s story and the motto that has inspired her work. The motto, which she calls her trifecta, involves a life of wanderlust, social Justice, and art. Her life has consisted of […]
Originally published on the Western Carolina Journalist Mold is being noticed in buildings around campus. One building was Hunter Library and now, the TV and recording studios in the Center for Applied Technology (CAT) building. The TV and recording studios are small rooms and are used very often. During the […]
On Jan. 3, 2023, the crew of the old steam plant shifted gears to the new $33 million plant. Steam plant supervisor Terry Riouff says there have been “growing pains,” but the transition was better than he expected. The history of the plant Have you ever wondered where your […]
Disc Golf is continuously growing in popularity among colleges and universities. Here at Western Carolina University, there is a Disc Golf club that continues to showcase amazing talent! The club Disc Golf team is playing in the national tournament right outside of Asheville this April. The Western Carolinian interviewed Hunter […]
Mujeres con un Proposito (MCP) is a student lead club for Latinas to create an empowering and welcoming space for women of color and to help the Latinx community. “Being able to have that sense of community and women around me that inspire me to be a better version of […]
Catamount Eats food truck prides itself on providing friendly and fast service, great flavors, location convenience, and a safe eating environment for all students. Their devotion to serving food that students may not find anywhere else on campus is like no other location at WCU. Raven Campbell has been the […]
Release from Daniel Hooker, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations (828) 227.2339 | dhooker@email.wcu.edu Marlon Alexander, Clayton Bardall, Brandon Dickerson, and Richard McCollum named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society. Four Western Carolina Catamount football players were today selected as members of the 2023 NFF Hampshire Honor Society as announced by […]
In February 2023, student Jacob Dillhyon messaged the Carolinian on Instagram asking for his experience with WCU Dining Services to be told. His message: “This is regarding a string of messages I’ve had with Dining Services regarding their fatphobia they are presenting as well as discrimination against those with medical […]
Contact: Rachel Hood | Marketing Manager | Bardo Arts Center 828.227.2505 | rhood@wcu.edu Cullowhee, NC | Coming April 10, 2023, outside Western Carolina University’s Apodaca Science Building is a new sculpture by Spruce Pine artist Hoss Haley, titled Staurolite, that will be installed in the coming weeks. This new work is part of […]
The following is a press release from Hailey Hogan (hmhogan3@catamount.wcu.edu) Cullowhee, NC | It’s a classic battle, good vs. evil. Come see the WCU’s School of Stage & Screen’s production of “Jekyll & Hyde” on stage at the WCU Bardo Arts Center. Stage and Screen alum Cory Phelps directs this […]
