Author: Abigail Quinn

Local News

Landing the big one: Rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy

Originially published by The Mountaineer  Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing.   The newly-released study was developed by the […]

Lifestyle

Whee swipe

Dating apps have increased in popularity over the last decade, marketing to more and more groups of people – from farmers to religious groups. The college demographic is no different.   Although dating apps are a common part of college culture now, they didn’t start that way.   Dating app popularity […]

Campus News

The ethics of AI in higher education

The onset of AI has brought new, exciting creations but, like many innovations, challenges persist. Concerns especially in the realm of education have become a hot topic from K-12 to higher education. Many can agree, ethical issues are at the heart of the growing intelligence.   The release of ChatGPT in […]

Campus Featured News

SGA and UASWS work together to pass WISE Act

On Monday, Nov. 27, SGA voted to pass the Wage Increase for Student Employees Act. This signals a big step toward the Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success’ (UASWS) goal to raise student wages across campus.  The WISE Act, created by SGA Senator Zach Powell, is a resolution that is […]

Local News

N.C. 107: The economic impact of the work

Originally published by The Sylva Herald.  America runs on Dunkin and Sylva lost the only one in town. Dunkin Donut s closed shop in November and more businesses will be closing permanently or moving to a new location soon. With all of this change, Sylva’s economy is expected to take […]

Featured Local News

N.C. 107: Pain, but eventual gain

Originally published by The Sylva Herald  Businesses along Highway 107 lay stark and empty as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) prepares to widen the route between Cullowhee and Sylva. Graffiti coats the sides of once well-loved buildings and community staples as many businesses have closed or relocated to […]