Western recently celebrated Catamount Throwback, the theme for the 2022 Homecoming festivities. Catamount Throwback was marked by annual celebrations such as the homecoming carnival and parade, new events like a Thrift Store Prom, a new tradition, and a win over Wofford. This was the first year that a Catamount Noble […]
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SGA holding safety and accessibility walks to ensure campus is fit for all students
The Student Government Association at WCU (SGA) will host safety and accessibility walks on Oct. 26 and 27 with Disabled Students United (DSU), Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA), and SGA’s Health and Safety Committee to identify and work to address concerns. There will be two safety walks on Wednesday, Oct. […]
WCU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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 […]
LEAP overcomes staffing challenges to serve Western’s ESL community
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) […]
Kesem: supporting children and peers impacted by parents’ cancer
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 […]
Explaining 11 reported sex crimes and how to file a report
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 […]
POTM looks to bring excellence to Ireland in 2024
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 […]
WCU held ribbon cutting ceremony for new dorms Sept. 2
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 […]
Student worker union forms from concerns of WCU workplace
A student worker union has formed from students coming forward about concerns and issues within WCU’s work environment. The Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success (UASWS) formed this fall semester after the president of the union, Aiás Magitas, was fired and began advocating for student workers. The Alliance’s main goal […]
