Author: westerncarolinian
Documenting history: The ‘voice of the students’ for 90 years
The end of 2023 marked the 90th year of The Western Carolinian. The first edition of the student-run newspaper was published Feb. 15, 1933. A lot has changed since then but one thing remains the same: The Western Carolinian seeks to report the truth and inform the public on WCU’s […]
SGA and UASWS work together to pass WISE Act
On Monday, Nov. 27, SGA voted to pass the Wage Increase for Student Employees Act. This signals a big step toward the Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success’ (UASWS) goal to raise student wages across campus. The WISE Act, created by SGA Senator Zach Powell, is a resolution that is […]
Rain won’t stop this party, NC Smokies Ice Fest continues despite rainy weather
Originally published by The Mountaineer Ice sculptures dotted the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds creating vast opportunities for photos and fun activities for kids. Though the second annual NC Smokies Ice Fest was threatened by bad weather, it remained a success in the eyes of the attendees. Adults and children alike […]
N.C. 107: The economic impact of the work
Originally published by The Sylva Herald. America runs on Dunkin and Sylva lost the only one in town. Dunkin Donut s closed shop in November and more businesses will be closing permanently or moving to a new location soon. With all of this change, Sylva’s economy is expected to take […]
N.C. 107: Pain, but eventual gain
Originally published by The Sylva Herald Businesses along Highway 107 lay stark and empty as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) prepares to widen the route between Cullowhee and Sylva. Graffiti coats the sides of once well-loved buildings and community staples as many businesses have closed or relocated to […]
Smart future: Implementing AI in higher education
Development in artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way we live our lives. As the world advances at great speed, it is increasingly important we be aware of technologies developing around us. Students, instructors and administrators are all grappling with the rapid development of artificial intelligence. But as we try […]
Cullowhee Community Garden stays hot during winter months
Even through winter, as the ground chills over with frost and the plants slowly die, the Cullowhee Community Garden remains hard at work. To avoid the ever-growing cold season, the garden utilizes a greenhouse that cuts through the path of the garden. Through the greenhouse, David Claxon, the garden manager, […]
Foreign Language placement test spells fast track for students
Many majors require foreign language credit to graduate and students, in an attempt to lighten their workload, change majors to avoid the foreign language requirements. Unknown to many students there is a way to place into a higher language course in-turn, receiving credit for the lower courses. The Foreign Language […]
Graffiti in Apodaca leads to new surveillance cameras
An incident of graffiti was documented in the Apodaca Science Building during the fall 2023 semester. The graffiti consisted of negative anti-feminine comments written on white boards and some of the flat surfaces like the tables and walls in the surrounding area. WCU campus police chief Steve Lillard says the […]
