Every WCU student has to take an introductory communication course or have transfer credits equivalent to the course to graduate. The Introduction to Communication course, commonly known as COMM 201, is one of the most offered classes at the university, offering 40 sections of the course a semester. The course […]
Author: Mackenzie Atkinson
Securing the vote: An inside look into how voting machines are prepared
With misinformation about the voting process fogging the public’s perception of the voting process, the Jackson County Board of Elections provided an opportunity to watch the Express Vote machines be set up in preparation for elections. All Express Vote machines and DS200 tabulators are tested before being staged for transportation […]
Election season: What you need to know to vote this year
The general election is upon us once again. Despite damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Board of Elections did not extend voting registration deadline. Although the registration deadline has passed, voters can still register and vote during North Carolina’s in-person early voting period until Nov. 2. Election […]
Graduate student curates exhibit at Mountain Heritage Center commemorating Cowee 19
Walking through the doors of the Mountain Heritage Center is like walking through a time machine. You are surrounded by sounds of nature; birds chirping, crickets and running water, complemented by music that was popular in the late 1800s. That all changes when you enter the Cowee 19 exhibit. Suddenly, […]
The long march for unity & justice kicks off in Sylva
The Long March for Unity & Justice is a statewide movement spearheaded by the Beloved Community Center which aims to bring light to communities across North Carolina. The march started in Cullowhee and Sylva Friday, Aug. 20 with a community luncheon at the Cullowhee Baptist Church. Over the course of […]
Tennessee representative hosts meet and greet at University Center, causes strife with local GOP
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Tenn.), in collaboration with the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign and the College Democrats at WCU, hosted a meet and greet at the WCU A. K. Hinds University Center at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The meet and greet was aimed at connecting with […]
Opinion: How to develop healthy voter habits
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 Politics are messy – that is the name of the game. Educating oneself on how the government functions and which offices do what can negate the messiness of politics. The election process is complicated, and many names get thrown around. This can […]
Voters be warned, November is fast approaching
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 The 2024 general election is quickly approaching and there is still much to learn about the candidates on the ballot. What is next for the 2024 election in North Carolina? Things seem to have died down since the March primary. Campaign signs […]
The right and wrong way to communicate in politics
Many people shy away from talking about politics. Everyone has their own reasons but from what I’ve experienced it is because of the arguments that arise due to personal biases or the lack of understanding or knowledge. Some topics can get heated because there is a lot of emotion intertwined […]
Model United Nations Political Science Trip
Every semester the Political Science Department offers the Model United Nations (MUN) class to students. The class’s premise is to represent a country as they are represented in the UN. This semester, the class of 20 represented Switzerland, Argentina and India. They traveled to Charlotte, NC for the Southern Regional […]