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Sunday, October 13, 2024
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 […]
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 North Carolina lost over 10,000 teachers last year, more than 11% of the total workforce. Teacher attrition is an issue North Carolina struggles to address, and it’s one sure to have a significant impact soon. “Education is the profession that starts all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
