As of Saturday, Feb 26, Western Carolina University has lifted its mask mandate, according to a campus-wide email sent out Friday afternoon. Masks will still be required on the Cat Tran and in University Health Services in Madison Hall and the Bird Building; they are no longer required anywhere else. […]
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Increase approved for athletic fee for next two years
After several months of discussion, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved the $86 per year increase of WCU’s athletic fee for the next two years. This increase will up the athletic fee from $782 to $868 per year, roughly $434 per semester. Funding from the increase will […]
WCU enrollment sees a downtrend
Overall enrollment at Western Carolina University dropped to the lowest for a spring semester since 2018, with the largest reduction amongst male students, according to student census data collected Jan. 24. The university cites the persisting pandemic and its impact on student finances as the prime mover of the 2.7% […]
Meet the candidates for WCU SGA’s 2022 leadership
Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. Story co-produced with Savanna Tenenoff SGA at WCU has officially announced the candidates who are campaigning for the 2022 elections, which will serve the student body during the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Candidates are campaigning Feb. 21 through March 1, SGA announced via […]
Honey contest to help highlight pollinator issue
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, Feb. 16 edition and online on The Western Carolina Journalist. Honey lovers can get a taste of local honey and learn more about bees and the pollination crisis at the first honey tasting contest at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino on April 26. […]
Catamount dining services carries on throughout pandemic
College students are simple creatures. They require an internet connection, a place to sleep, and calories. Lots of calories. Without food, students and staff alike would struggle significantly to produce the results they desire. That being said, feeding a university is no small task. Western Carolina University has a population […]
SGA holding annual elections Feb. 28 – March 1
Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its annual elections for the Student Senate, Student Body Vice-President and the Student Body President. The candidate filing period was open from Jan. 10 – Jan. 24 for candidates to apply to run. After being vetted […]
Free internet to bring life to downtown Sylva
Free, public access Wi-Fi will soon be available in downtown Sylva thanks to a grant focused on bringing internet to rural communities. The partnership between SkyFi, Inc., BalsamWest, the Southwestern Commission, Jackson County Economic Development, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Tourism Development Authority, Town of Sylva and a […]
WCU fees change amid student confusion and concerns
Story co-written/produced with Nick Childs Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. WCU students might see increases in the bills for their school in Fall 2022. Last semester the Board of Trustees approved increases in athletics fees, meal plan rates, residential room rates and introduced a CEAP Teacher Education Course […]
RA diversity and inclusion training creates conversation and controversy
Disruption ensued at Western Carolina University after a Resident Assistant (RA) expressed disapproval of the mandatory inclusion and diversity training given to RA’s. The RA in question is Katie Sanders, a second-year junior studying health science. Sanders has been an RA since the Fall 2021 semester and she currently works […]
