A mundane hurricane season so far in the United States is still expected to reach an active level according to an update to a spring forecast released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). As predicted last spring, La Niña has formed in the tropical Pacific Ocean. This favors […]
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IT rolls out DoIT.wcu.edu, support changes
After months of planning and behind-the-scenes work, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) launched its new website, DoIT.wcu.edu, Tuesday, August 3. DoIT.wcu.edu provides WCU students, faculty, staff, families and guests with a main point of entry to IT services and help. Visitors to the site will easily find information on […]
Louis Buck named WCU’s interim business dean
Louis E. Buck Jr., the Wesley Elingburg Distinguished Professor of Business Innovation and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Western Carolina University, will serve as interim dean of WCU’s College of Business. Announcement of the appointment was recently made by Linda Seestedt-Stanford, WCU’s interim provost. Buck will […]
NC now number one in copperhead snake bites
While North Carolina may be known for its beautiful beaches and quaint mountain towns, the Tar Heel State now another distinction, though not quite as appealing. North Carolina now leads the nation in copperhead snake bites according to a recent report by the Carolina’s Poison Center. North Carolina has five […]
Perdue signs bill to protect NC coast from oil spill damages
Gov. Bev Perdue has signed Senate Bill 836 to protect North Carolina’s coastline by lifting the cap on damages that can be recovered as the result of an offshore oil spill and strengthening the review process related to the permitting of offshore fossil fuel facilities. The legislation will protect North […]
Rumor Has It…Cook Out in Sylva?
(Editor’s Note: The following is part of a frequent series featured in the Western Carolinian where writers explore whether rumors are true or false.) So, there was a rumor buzzing around Sylva that a Cook Out restaurant was soon going to be built. How delicious! So many different flavored milkshakes, […]
Before They Were Educators: Dr. Laura Wright
(Editor’s Note: The following is the fourth part of a series of articles looking at the lives of WCU faculty and staff before they were educators.) Which professor sports a nose ring everyday in class and has a total of five tattoos? Long before Dr. Laura Wright became an associate […]
WCU names Earnest Hudson director of university police, traffic services
Earnest R. Hudson Jr., assistant chief of police at Western Carolina University since July 2006, has been named director of university police and traffic services at WCU. Hudson is filling a vacancy that was created by the departure of Tom Johnson, who stepped down from the post after five years […]
A Hiker’s Profile: The road behind Forest Hills Apartments
One of the things I love the most about Western Carolina University is that there are almost endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Whether your favorite outdoor activity is hiking, backcountry camping, swimming, kayaking, or even rock climbing, there are dozens of places you could go within 45 minutes of Cullowhee. […]
Tips for decorating your dorm room
One of the scariest parts of moving to college is the thought of having to live in a small, plain, mundane room. The thought of having to buy cute bedding, desk accessories, and a colorful shower caddy can quickly become overwhelming because of the money it seems like it will […]
