To many students’ dismay, WCU’s policy banning skateboarding is campus wide and active, prohibiting students from using skateboards for leisure or transportation anywhere on WCU streets and sidewalks The ban, which also prohibits the use of rollerblades and roller skates, aims to promote a safe environment on campus. As skateboarding […]
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March Arts and Entertainment Events
Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1 Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/. Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. March 1 All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library every Saturday for […]
Students turn to crafting to cope with stress
From coursework to jobs to extracurriculars, college students experience a lot of stress during the semester. For some students, crafting is a healthy way to cope with this stress. This can include painting, needlework, jewelry making and much more. “I think it’s good to have something creative,” said Chey Ellis, […]
Mobile museum educates WCU students about Black history
Intercultural Affairs hosted the Black History 101 Mobile Museum Feb. 3 to discuss and celebrate Black history in the United States. Khalid El-Hakim, the museum’s founder, held an open lecture while the museum was open. He talked about many of the artifacts and pieces of Black history. El-Hakim created the […]
Intramural Sports: A way to foster growth and build community
In Fall 2023 TJ Earle, sports management major, stood on the Ramsey field celebrating his team’s victory in winning the intramural championship in flag football. Earle played sports throughout his childhood into high school, forming a love for football. He started working for the sports department his freshman year at […]
In the waiting
What is there to say about February other than that it seems to drag on forever? How is it that the shortest month of the year has felt so long? Spring is the light at the end of a long wintery tunnel. We are on the very outskirts of winter, […]
Students celebrate Valentine’s Day at Vals and Pals
Every semester, students who work for Last Minute Productions at Western Carolina University pitch event ideas to student committees for feedback. “It is almost like going on Shark Tank, but they get much nicer feedback if an idea needs to be tweaked a little,” said Coleman Leopard, associate director for […]
A guide to a better New Year’s resolution
In the excitement of a new year comes a recycled desire to make changes. Resolutions to exercise more, spend less time on your phone, to stop texting that toxic guy float through your head. It seems these hopes and dreams usually come crashing down by Jan. 31. Why keep setting […]
February Arts and Entertainment Calendar
Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/. Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 1 All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library […]
December Arts and Entertainment Events
Deck the Stacks – 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5 Join the Jackson County Public Library, anytime between the hours of 4-6 p.m. for their annual Deck the Stacks event! There will be crafts available for patrons to complete to decorate their own homes or our Children’s Department at Jackson County Public […]
