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Sunday, May 19, 2024
Everyone makes mistakes and Parking Operations at WCU is no exception. Luckily, the Student Government Association’s traffic court offers redemption. Traffic court is made up of eight students in the judiciary branch of SGA. Their main responsibility is to reverse unfair parking tickets received by students. Students who wish to […]
First responders answered a call about a gas leak at Panda Express in the Courtyard dining hall at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. According to Jeffery Marshall, residential district manager of Aramark, the gas leak occurred when the burners at Panda Express were being replaced. One new burner was not […]
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. As enrollment rates continue to rise following the COVID-19 pandemic, many UNC System schools have been forced to find alternative housing solutions for their students. According to a 2023 study by the National Student Clearinghouse […]
Every year, misaligned housing leases cause students to be displaced. In the period between one lease end and another lease beginning, there is a consistent 20-day gap among local apartment complexes. During this time, students who cannot return home are effectively homeless and have no choice but to float couch […]
The men’s golf team has started their season with the Golfweek Fall Challenge, the JT Poston Invitational, and the Badger Invitational in Wisconsin. The team has a packed schedule throughout the season, traveling to Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee and returning to Wisconsin. Head Coach Tim Eckberg sees potential with […]
La Communidad, la cultura Latinas, la hermandad Latinx students make up the largest minority group at Western Carolina University. According to the 2022 WCU student body profile, 7.7% of students were Hispanic. This number has grown exponentially in recent years. According to the Fall 2012 Enrollment Survey, only 297 students […]
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. Fall marks the beginning of “respiratory viral season,” when viruses like influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and now, COVID-19 are prominent. Knowing what to do during this time of the year can help prevent the […]
The catamount statue located at the roundabout at the entrance to campus has been removed to make way for a new statue that boasts a fresh design and massive size difference from the original. The new statue, designed by Jon Hair, will have a new fierce pose and design voted […]
On the rainy afternoon of Oct. 28, the Student Democracy Coalition hosted the annual Democracy Day event. In this event, students on WCU’s campus were able to speak to North Carolina representatives from many different parties just days ahead of election day. The energy in the air was electric as […]
