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Women are making headway in history with lead positions at WCU

As Western Carolina University rolls into the spring semester in January of 2022, the College of Education and Allied Professions will be breaking history by being completely led by females. Dr. Kia Asberg, associate professor in psychology, will start as department head of psychology on Jan. 1. For the first […]

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SPJ hosts holiday bake sale, all proceeds go to Homebase

SPJ rang in the holidays with a bake sale to support Western Carolina’s Homebase College Ministry. On Thursday, December 2, 2021, from noon to 4 p.m. The Society of Professional Journalists put together a bake sale raising over $600 for HOMEBASE at Western Carolina. They are located on the edge […]

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Don’t go hungry this holiday season: local resources to visit

Food insecurity is defined by Feeding America “as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life, commonly due to unemployment, poverty, disability, and lack of resources.” As unemployment rates have increased throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has […]

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WCU dining to provide meal for the holiday

When Thanksgiving break arrives, most students are planning flights or driving home to visit family for the holiday. They will find turkey on the table, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and much more. Everyone will give thanks and then dive on into their loaded plates which will then lead to a […]

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Local organizations work to fill tables on Thanksgiving

For many people, Thanksgiving is a time to visit friends and family, yell across the dinner table for someone to pass the rolls, and maybe get into a little argument with the in-laws over who was supposed to bring the green bean casserole. However, everyone’s holiday traditions look a little […]

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SPJ to host holiday bake sale for Homebase

The holiday season can be the most lonely and stressful time of year for students who do not have a home to go back to. Students who lack resources for food, shelter, transportation, or support often suffer quietly due to social stereotypes. Just because you are in college, does not […]

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Take Back the Night: A Stance Against Sexual Violence

On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Students Against Sexual Assault at Western Carolina University hosted Take Back the Night- a night dedicated to survivors and supporters. “When SASA was asked to plan “Take Back the Night” we immediately jumped on it. Even though we were excited, it was also daunting. Nonetheless, I […]

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Names revealed for under-construction residence halls

One of the most popular characteristics of WCU is its proximity to several beautiful, adventure-filled mountain ranges, national parks, and roaring rivers.  Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, WCU has proudly won the title of “Top Adventure College” five times from the annual Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine […]