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In a time of rising polarization, disinformation and civic burnout, WCU students are turning to smaller organizations like the Revolutionary Book Club, Braver Angels conversations and the Student Democracy Coalition to discuss political theory, current policies and the future. The Revolutionary Book Club holds weekly meetings every Saturday where they […]
Rapper Yung Gravy performed at WCU on April 8 as part of the annual SpringFest Celebration, but what really goes into such a big production? The concert was coordinated by Last Minute Productions and Campus Activities, led by Coleman Leopard, the Associate Director for Student Programs and Activities. Leopard works […]
In a time when more and more people are struggling to make ends meet, Sylva’s Community Table serves as a beacon of resilience, community and hope. For over 20 years, the Sylva Community Table has been providing food for anyone who needs it in the Sylva community. The Community Table […]
“We are just as human as you are and we demand equal rights,” said Paige LeBlanc, founder of the Trans+ Student Union and creator of the upcoming Trans Art Now show. The Trans Art Now art show will be the TSU’s first event and will feature art from people who […]
Congressman Chuck Edwards held a town hall meeting March 13 at the Ferguson Auditorium of Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. Edwards addressed multiple issues including Ukraine, federal program cuts and Elon Musk’s DOGE program. The town hall was split into three parts. Edwards spent the beginning talking about Western North Carolina’s recovery […]
As midterms approach, Fresh Check Day offered a chance for students to check in with their mental wellness at Water Rock residence hall Feb. 19. This is WCU’s first time holding the event. The event was created originally by the Jordan Porco Foundation, a nonprofit created in Jordan Porco’s memory […]
Every semester, students who work for Last Minute Productions at Western Carolina University pitch event ideas to student committees for feedback. “It is almost like going on Shark Tank, but they get much nicer feedback if an idea needs to be tweaked a little,” said Coleman Leopard, associate director for […]
A recent surge of flu cases on campus in late January and February has caused students to miss vital classes. Dr. Jessica Ange, the medical director of Health Services at WCU urges all students to wash their hands frequently and to cover their mouths to contain germs, as well as […]
Eight years ago, WCU and Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina collaborated to create HOMEBASE. The program originally supported students who had aged out of foster care or were otherwise independent. Over time it has evolved into a resource that provides a range of services to suit community needs. HOMEBASE […]
Aramark replaced the GET app with Grubhub as the new platform for preordering meals on Oct. 21. “Our goal is to provide the best possible dining experience, and we believe that Grubhub will help us achieve that,” said Derick Christensen, marketing manager for Aramark. Students and staff have expressed mixed […]
