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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Many student organizations participated in celebrations and events to honor LatinX students and faculty. “First observed in 1968 and later expanded and formalized in 1988, the month-long celebration honors the positive influence and contributions of Hispanic, Latinequis and Latine individuals […]
Click the video embedded above for a multimedia package, produced in partnership with WCTV and The Western Carolinian. Package by Nick Childs, videography by Nick Childs and Logan King. If you have visited Intercultural Affairs (ICA) during your time at WCU, chances are you’ve been greeted by a warm welcome […]
WCU’s Language Enhancement Afterschool Program (LEAP) will serve English as a second language (ESL) students again on Oct. 24 despite staffing issues. LEAP is a grant-funded after-school program for children who are learning or have learned English as a second language. The program is partnered with Cullowhee Valley School (K-8) […]
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, students of WCU’s School of Music performed their first concert of the semester. The symphonic band, led by Dr. Jack Eaddy, played Ignition by Todd Stalter, Ye Banks and Braes O’ Bonnie Doon by Percy Grainger, Sea Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Illumination by David […]
Here at WCU, Kesem is made of devoted students that provide a support group for children/peers, ages 6 to 18, who have been impacted by their parent’s cancer, through summer camps and all year-round support. “Kesem is a chapter of a national organization and we support kids through and beyond […]
Sex Crimes at WCU: eleven reported this semester Explaining Title IX and how to make a report Story written by Andrew Schuler, additional information from Nick Childs. From Aug. 20 – October. 5, Western Carolina students reported eleven incidents of sexual crime on campus to UPD. According to police […]
The Pride of the Mountains (POTM) marching band begins their 2022 season with exciting plans to travel to Ireland in the spring of 2024. Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains marching band was invited to march in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland, one of the oldest […]
With fall sports in full swing, Western Carolina’s Women’s soccer team is working to build momentum. With a record of 1-2-4, the Catamounts have defeated UNC Asheville. The matches against Southern Conference teams will start Sept. 23, 2022, with the Catamounts hosting Wofford College at 7 p.m. The Catamounts […]
A snip of a ribbon in front of Shining Rock Hall on Sept. 2 marked newness and accomplishment for WCU’s campus. A ceremony was held celebrating the completion of Shining Rock Hall and Water Rock Hall. Black Rock Hall is one of “The Rocks” residential halls but will not be […]
Crowds lined Sylva’s Bridge Park on Sept. 10 anticipating the second annual Sylva Pride. Battling the consistent light rain, patrons were all smiles milling about the booths and the park grounds. Following the successes of the following year, Sylva Pride aimed to be even bigger and better this year and […]
