Election day is over. Former president Donald Trump is the 2025 president-elect. Many students at WCU are feeling a variety of emotions. “Some people have really strong emotions, either one way or another about it and then other people are just totally fine,” said Ellie Little, a studio art major. […]
Author: Deanna Sipe
The 24/7 inspection machine: SPOT the Catabot
Over a year ago, on June 12, 2023, the College of Engineering added a new addition to the team that gained campus attention, SPOT, the robotic dog. The Engineering Department received $98.8 million from state legislators to help expand the program in 2023. From those funds, $95.3 million was authorized […]
A “Perfect Storm” the misinformation of Hurricane Helene
As Western North Carolina recovers from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, misinformation and disinformation continue to spread through social media. The rumors and lies spread have created mistrust hindering effective relief efforts. “These rumors – or whatever they are – are usually presented as factual information when it is not […]