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Sunday, June 22, 2025
If I had to count on my fingers how many women’s sports uniforms were appropriate, comfortable, and modest, I’d be making a fist, because I haven’t seen one yet. I speak from personal experience because I have played several sports throughout my life that had a drastic difference between uniforms […]
CULLOWHEE – In November, the U.S. Department of Education announced the timeline for rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and provided dates and timelines for schools as to when to expect applicant information. The new FAFSA rollout comes as a result of the FAFSA Simplification […]
There are many holidays set aside to honor, remember and celebrate the courage of military members active, retired and reserves. From the civilian perspective these holidays are three-day weekends off of work, cookouts with family and days to party. For the military community, these holidays have deeper meaning. Memorial Day, […]
Originally published by the Smoky Mountain News As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rages on, students across the world and across Western North Carolina are organizing to bring awareness to their cause and express their feelings about the ongoing hostilities. “Our protests aren’t as big as those in New York or other […]
Kevin Mabus is the Cat-Tran student-shift supervisor and is a friend to all who know him. Through this role he has created meaningful relationships and shared his wisdom with countless students and staff all while maintaining a safe and welcoming working environment. Unfortunately, last December, Mabus began to notice issues […]
The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum featured the Bachelor of Fine Arts Portfolio Exhibition from Nov. 7 until Dec. 8. The exhibit is curated in the Fine Art Museum annually in the fall. The exhibition is made up entirely of student-created works, making it a unique collection. Students pursuing […]
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has joined WCU Police in the Nov. 14 Shining Rock arson investigation. The WCU Police Department received reports of a fire in Shining Rock Residence Hall Tuesday Nov. 14. Smoke was traced to two trash cans burning in a communal bathroom. This marks […]
Cullowhee, NC | Fantasia On Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital is a genre-busting reimagining of a traditional piano recital and theatrical play, blended with artistically created mind-blowing immersive visuals that accompany both the storytelling and the live performances of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin’s piano works. The audience joins the […]
Western Carolina University has been granted funding from the North Carolina General Assembly to fund an expansion of the College of Engineering and Technology. The bill sponsored by Rep. Mike Clampitt, granted WCU, in total, $102.3 million in the 2023-2025 state budget to meet the growth demands of engineering-based business […]
CULLOWHEE – Sky Sampson, director of Western Carolina University’s Cherokee Center and alumna, has accepted the position of Secretary of Education for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Sampson assumed her role Oct. 23. “In my role at WCU, I worked closely with the tribe and I am excited to […]
