Author: Marie Spencer

Campus News

Used Book Fair coming to WCU

The third annual Used Book Fair will be held in the Hunter Library from March 31 to April 4.  Donation boxes are set up in Coulter, Mckee, Balsam, Blue Ridge and the Honors College office. Students and faculty can donate books of any genre to the sale. Books will be […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

March Arts and Entertainment Events

Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1   Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/.  Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. March 1  All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library every Saturday for […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

Students turn to crafting to cope with stress

From coursework to jobs to extracurriculars, college students experience a lot of stress during the semester.  For some students, crafting is a healthy way to cope with this stress. This can include painting, needlework, jewelry making and much more.   “I think it’s good to have something creative,” said Chey Ellis, […]

Featured Issues

What Title IX changes mean for WCU students

Western Carolina University students, faculty and staff received an email on Feb. 5 announcing a Title IX update. The email sparked confusion and anger across campus about what these changes mean for WCU students.  “I got the email when I was in class and then I had to drive to […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

February Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1  Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/.  Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 1  All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library […]

Local News

Catman’s legacy continues

“One word to describe Harold is legend,” said Kaleb Lynch, Catman2’s shelter director and close friend of the late Sims.  This legacy of Dr. Harold “Catman” Sims Jr. lives on in Western North Carolina through Catman2 and the American Museum of the House Cat.  Lynch and others have organized a […]

Campus News

Undergraduate research changes: Funding, APG and NCUR

Changes in Academic Proposal Grants have impacted the National Conference on Undergraduate Research funding and maximum grant awards.   The National Conference on Undergraduate Research is an annual interdisciplinary conference held to showcase undergraduate research. Any undergraduate student with an original research paper or project is able to submit an application […]

Campus News

Double Up! Hunter Library’s new body doubling sessions

Hunter Library is hosting Double Up!, a new body doubling program, throughout the semester at Innovation Cullowhee.   Double Up! will be held 5-7 p.m. Nov. 20 and Nov. 27. Students can arrive and leave as they wish. Although Innovation is a brewery, students of all ages are welcome to attend. […]

Features

Local nonprofit offers many resources for WNC LGBTQ+ community

Cornbread and Roses, a local nonprofit organization, offers a variety of resources for the Western North Carolina community including therapy services, a food pantry, a gender/size inclusive thrift store and community events.  CBR’s mission is “to promote inclusive, vital community services throughout Western North Carolina by focusing on service gaps […]