A student worker union has formed from students coming forward about concerns and issues within WCU’s work environment. The Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success (UASWS) formed this fall semester after the president of the union, Aiás Magitas, was fired and began advocating for student workers. The Alliance’s main goal […]
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Blue Ridge Burger and 1889 Bistro explore new, affordable retail-experience
WCU’s newest restaurants Blue Ridge Burger and 1889 Bistro, located in Brown Hall, accept any way you pay, including meal swipes, and are working to perfect operations. Blue Ridge Burger and 1889 Bistro were developed by Jeffrey Marshall, resident district manager, and Robert Walker, director of auxiliary services. Blue […]
The Cats Table seeks to bring new flavors to Cullowhee
New restaurants mean new flavors and food choices for Cullowhee. The Cats Table has opened on Little Savannah Road across from the post office, giving the Cullowhee community a new option without driving to Sylva or eating on campus. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except […]
WCU fees change amid student confusion and concerns
Story co-written/produced with Nick Childs Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. WCU students might see increases in the bills for their school in Fall 2022. Last semester the Board of Trustees approved increases in athletics fees, meal plan rates, residential room rates and introduced a CEAP Teacher Education Course […]
Students isolating in Madison upset; WCU health and dining services look to improve
Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. “It felt like I was in a prison,” said Karey Peeler. Peeler, a senior emergency and disaster management major, was admitted to Madison on Oct. 27, 2021, along with her roommate Holly Dowell. Both were experiencing COVID-like symptoms and chose to report to the Bird […]