Some students on campus look for on-campus jobs all the time, whether it’s for the experience or the money. Some people are trying to take advantage of that with phishing emails. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, phishing is a way people try to “acquire sensitive data, […]
Author: Max Poku-Kankam
Medieval fighting skills taught in Black Mountain martial arts school
This story was updated April 10 to adjust some spelling errors. Some people learn taekwondo, some people learn karate, but the Warriors of Ash help people learn historical European martial arts. Warriors of Ash is a nonprofit organization that helps teach people about historical European martial arts. According to the […]
WCU students explain how to make all-gender bathrooms easier to access on campus
Bathrooms are an essential part of living for anyone on campus, but some people have problems with all-gender bathrooms. The biggest issue for junior Paige LeBlanc is the lack of general knowledge about where the all-gender bathrooms are on campus. “Their centeredness on campus, their ease of access, and the […]
WCU students react to federal DEI elimination
President Donald Trump released an executive order on Jan. 21 that revoked many initiatives addressing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within corporations and the government. The executive order stated that institutions in America have “adopted and actively use dangerous, demeaning, and immoral race- and sex-based preferences under the guise of […]
Mobile museum educates WCU students about Black history
Intercultural Affairs hosted the Black History 101 Mobile Museum Feb. 3 to discuss and celebrate Black history in the United States. Khalid El-Hakim, the museum’s founder, held an open lecture while the museum was open. He talked about many of the artifacts and pieces of Black history. El-Hakim created the […]
Schools in the UNC System testing for dangerous chemicals in older academic buildings
In 1888, WCU first began as Cullowhee Academy, one teacher training 100 students how to be “competent teachers.” By 1929, the school grew into Western Carolina Teachers College. Finally, 38 years later in 1967, WCU was recognized as a university by North Carolina state legislature. Through the evolution of the […]
Mountain Heritage Center captures history with new George Masa exhibit
An exhibit about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant who photographed and mapped Western North Carolina from 1915-1933, opened in the Mountain Heritage Center. The exhibit opened Jan. 17 and will stay open until Aug. 15. Masa was a vital part of the conservation and newfound love for the Smoky Mountains. […]
Pressure creates diamonds: Shark Tank contestant and WCU alumni speaks to students
Most people who appear on Shark Tank and make a deal walk away empty-handed. That was not the case for WCU alumni Garrett Ozar. Ozar is a co-founder of Eterneva, a company that transforms deceased people’s ashes into diamonds. He recently returned to WCU to share how he created a […]
Center for Career and Professional Development helps students search for jobs
WCU’s Center for Career and Professional Development hosted an event in the Career Studio Nov. 6 offering job-searching strategies for graduating students. The CCPD focuses on supporting students during college and beyond. Services are available to students during their time at WCU and after graduation. According to Statista, as of […]
Fraternities to complete Narcan training
Greek life hosts many social events, many of which can become extremely chaotic. However, fraternity brothers are completing Narcan training to help ensure safety at socials. Jackson County is no stranger to drug charges. Between May 8 and May 12, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office led an operation that led […]
