Catamount Dining’s vegetarian and vegan options have received mixed reviews from students, leaving some satisfied and others frustrated. WCU’s Catamount Dining includes two dining halls and several affiliated restaurants. The affiliated restaurants range in their vegetarian-friendliness from Which Wich’s fully customizable sandwiches to Panda Express’s lack of any vegetarian entrées. […]
Author: Marie Spencer
Preserving tradition: Donna Ray Norton keeps Appalachian ballads alive
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 Originally published in The Mountaineer Donna Ray Norton, eighth generation ballad singer and Local to Revere, North Carolina joins the Canton library concert series for a free performance of traditional ballads and stories. One of a “dying breed” of Appalachian ballad singers, […]
Beneath our feet
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 Three Western Carolina University professors discussed the university’s complex relationship with the land it occupies at the “Beneath Our Feet” history and archeology panel April 2. Dr. Andrew Denson, Dr. Jane Eastman and Dr. Brett Riggs each spoke on their area of […]
“We are Anikituwahgi:” reclaiming language and identity
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 The mission for Cherokee language reclamation continues to gain traction. In 2019, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band declared a state of emergency for the Cherokee language at a tri-council meeting. At that […]
Work to be done: Students with disabilities speak out for accessibility on campus
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 Accessibility on university campuses is necessary to foster an inclusive and equitable community for students with disabilities. Though WCU promotes an environment of diversity and inclusivity, there are still shortcomings in the university’s accessibility isolating disabled students. Of the 766 students registered […]
New tentative opening date for Cullowhee aquatic center
The Cullowhee Recreation Center will soon open the doors of its new aquatic center, but not as quickly as hoped. In a meeting last Thursday, New Atlantic Construction proposed an Oct. 10 opening day – a full month after the initial Labor Day goal. Cullowhee Recreation Center director Michael Hopkins […]
Horror movies are finally making a comeback
As a cinephile, I always stay updated about movies that are coming out. My passion for films can make me critical of certain information released before the movie, like the title, trailer or people tied to the project. Some of my favorite films to watch and research are horror films, […]
“The Berry Pickers” review
Is there a limit to what you could forgive of your loved ones? What about yourself? These are the questions the protagonists of “The Berry Pickers” face. This award-winning novel by Amanda Peters follows Ruthie, a 4-year-old Mi’kmaq girl who goes missing from a blueberry farm in Maine, and Joe, […]
The problem with “It Ends With Us”
The film “It Ends with Us” released in theaters August 9. The film has faced a divided audience on the portrayal of domestic violence and healthy relationships. Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name is currently popular on social media, often on the top of book recommendation lists for New […]
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 […]