Communication students at WCU put together 90 minutes of live election coverage on Nov. 5. Coverage included live updates on local election results, interviews with students about issues they care about and more.
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WHEE-TV HallowWHEEN Special 2024
WHEE-TV presents their 2024 Halloween Special. Complete with news coverage that students care about and fun segments to celebrate the spooky season!
#WNCSmart: Shoreline expert Robert Young discusses the damages and repairs of Hurricane Helene
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 12 days after Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina, reporters Deanna Sipe and Marrah Ste. Marie interviewed the director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, Robert Young. The interview was broadcast live on 95.3 FM WWCU during the station’s coverage of Hurricane […]
WHEE-TV Newscast Oct. 24 2024
WHEE-TV presents the first of its bi-weekly newscasts for the 2024-2025 academic year. Featuring stories about Hurricane Helene misinformation, Sylva Pride, electric scooter safety and more!
“Whee, The Cats”: An inside look at the Catamount Football team
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. A look behind the scenes of a sports team can develop a new appreciation for fans and critics alike. But what does it take to get a peek behind the curtain? “Whee, The Cats” is a […]
Housing issues at UNCW not a cause for concern at WCU
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. As enrollment rates continue to rise following the COVID-19 pandemic, many UNC System schools have been forced to find alternative housing solutions for their students. According to a 2023 study by the National Student Clearinghouse […]
‘Respiratory viral season’ is on its way
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. Fall marks the beginning of “respiratory viral season,” when viruses like influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and now, COVID-19 are prominent. Knowing what to do during this time of the year can help prevent the […]
Mold isn’t just found in buildings, it’s also a nuisance for microbiologists
Originally published in the Western Carolina Journalist Mold is a fickle fungus that WCU has battled with. Hunter Library had a mold growth issue, and many infected books were thrown away. The CAT studios were cleaned for mold on March 15 after two years. Dehumidifiers are in many school buildings, […]
Student Spotlight: An artist makes her mark as a tattoo apprentice
Aleaha Waldroup, a fine arts major, is trading her paint and brushes for ink, needles and human canvases as an apprentice at a tattoo shop in Hayesville, North Carolina. Waldroup enrolled at WCU in 2018 hoping to get a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in painting. Instead of finishing […]
Abandoned structure burns down outside campus
The Western Carolinian previously reported the Moss properties were owned by Cullowhee Baptist Church. That was mistaken. The properties were owned by the Moss family until bought by a different party. An abandoned structure on the corner of Central Drive and Old Cullowhee Road caught fire in the early morning […]
