Author: Quill Sanders

Campus News

Moore building to be renovated for student use

The historic Moore Building is being modernized with plans to become a new hub for student activity as soon as Spring 2025.  Atop the hill of upper campus situated behind Brown Hall, Moore has served many roles since its opening in 1924. While it originally served as a women’s residence […]

Featured Local News

Jackson County opens first indoor pools

After a long time coming it’s finally here, Jackson County celebrated the completion of its new aquatics facility on Saturday with a host of grand-opening festivities.    “To finally have it come about has been a really big deal for Jackson County,” said Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hopkins. “We’re really […]

Lifestyle Opinion

A guide to a better New Year’s resolution

In the excitement of a new year comes a recycled desire to make changes. Resolutions to exercise more, spend less time on your phone, to stop texting that toxic guy float through your head. It seems these hopes and dreams usually come crashing down by Jan. 31.   Why keep setting […]

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 […]

Campus News

WCU welcomes new humanities professional societies

Two new professional societies have been started at WCU for humanities students: Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society, and the American Institute of Graphic Arts.  The Sigma Theta chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta was restarted this year with Emily Naser-Hall as faculty advisor. The chapter is co-ed […]

Campus Featured News

HOMEBASE Set to Expand 

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 […]