Lifestyle

Cherokee lessons

September Cherokee mini lesson

We are pleased to introduce Cherokee language mini lessons to The Western Carolinian! Western Carolina University sits on land that once belonged to the Cherokee people and was called Tali Tsisgwayahi, meaning Two Sparrows Town. In 2019, the Cherokee people declared a state of emergency for the language, as the […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

October Arts and Entertainment Events

October Arts and Entertainment Events   This is a non-exhaustive list of art and entertainment events happening in the Cullowhee/Sylva area. The Western Carolinian is not affiliated with these events and has simply compiled them with the intention of connecting and informing the community. Descriptions of events are directly from hosts’ […]

Lifestyle Sports

Catamounts gear up for fall athletics

Catamount athletics are in full swing this fall with football, soccer, volleyball, cross country and golf all fighting for a spot in the SoCon championship.   FOOTBALL   The Catamounts and Wolfpack traded blows at the season opener in Raleigh Aug. 29. Though the team couldn’t take home the win, they showed […]

Lifestyle Opinion

Opinion: How to develop healthy voter habits

From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 Politics are messy – that is the name of the game.  Educating oneself on how the government functions and which offices do what can negate the messiness of politics.  The election process is complicated, and many names get thrown around. This can […]