The Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted the MLK Jr. Unity March on Sunday, February 21, 2021, to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and this year’s theme of black excellence. “The march, itself, is a form of celebration for the march back in […]
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Whee love clothes: The story of Whee
Whether they attend Western Carolina University or not, many people in Jackson County have become quite familiar with the clothing company Whee, Inc. It has risen quickly in popularity in the past year as COVID-19 eliminated in-person shopping for a period of time. The founder, owner, and chief executive, Dillon […]
COVID-19 and the economy
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m., Polis: Center for Politics and the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke Sanford held a Zoom discussion on how COVID-19 has affected the economy through gig workers and working parents. Keynote speakers included Dr. Lisa Gennetian, professor of early learning policy […]
Black Achievements at Western Carolina University
Black History Month is a time to celebrate black individuals, their achievements, and their influence. To celebrate, here are three influential black leaders and their ties to Western Carolina University. Since its debut in 1889, the school had not accepted the enrollment of a black student until the summer of […]
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. with Michael Eric Dyson
This past Tuesday, NC3 h0sted a zoom event to remember the great work of Martin Luther King Jr. The keynote speaker was Dr. Michael Dyson, who is well-known for his work as an academic, author, minister, and much more. Dr. Dyson began the session by explaining that Martin Luther King […]
WCU student organizations react to 2020 election results
This story was co-reported by Nate Hadley. As the reporting of election results has come to a close, Joe Biden has been named the 46th President-Elect of the United States. With President Trump having yet to concede, many politically active student organizations on WCU’s campus have their own views regarding […]
2020 WCU Interdisciplinary Innovations Conference: An interview with author and Professor Ron Rash
This year, the fourth annual Interdisciplinary Innovations Conference held by Western Carolina University was carried out in a different yet unique way. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, those who submitted proposals to this year’s theme of interdisciplinary conversations on water had to do so virtually, and those that […]
Virtual Fall Literary Events: A discussion with award-winning writers Kiese Laymon and Crystal Wilkinson
On Nov. 19, Jeremy Jones, Spring Literary Festival Director and English Professor at Western Carolina University, had a virtual chat with award-winning authors, Kiese Laymon, a writer from Jackson Mississipi whose memoir, “Heavy” won the 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal for excellence in nonfiction, along with several other honors and Crystal […]
Staying safe during the holiday season: Online schooling and going home for the holidays
Possibly the most important thought on the minds of students at Western Carolina University at the moment, is the transition from face-to-face to online classes, scheduled to happen on Nov. 23. The second most important thought on the minds of students being going home for the holidays, and the game […]
How to take care of yourself during COVID-19 and finals week
Finals week is always stressful, but it is sure to be even worse this time around with COVID-19 refusing to leave us alone. It is extremely important to take care of your mental health during this time so let’s talk about how to do that! Ashley Virella, an intern at […]