JJ Frid, a senior forensic anthropology student, was able to work alongside the State Bureau of Investigation on a case in Cherokee County in February. Frid said that being able to say they worked with the SBI and having familiarity with how cases operate will be helpful whether they decide […]
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WCU students pursue political literacy through clubs and conversations
In a time of rising polarization, disinformation and civic burnout, WCU students are turning to smaller organizations like the Revolutionary Book Club, Braver Angels conversations and the Student Democracy Coalition to discuss political theory, current policies and the future. The Revolutionary Book Club holds weekly meetings every Saturday where they […]
Good Gravy! WCU spends $100,000 on concert featuring rapper, Yung Gravy
Rapper Yung Gravy performed at WCU on April 8 as part of the annual SpringFest Celebration, but what really goes into such a big production? The concert was coordinated by Last Minute Productions and Campus Activities, led by Coleman Leopard, the Associate Director for Student Programs and Activities. Leopard works […]
Greening Up the Mountains returns to downtown Sylva
Sylva celebrated its 27th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival Saturday, April 26. Downtown came to life as more than 150 vendors, demonstrators, cooks and crafters set up shop along Main Street. Greening Up the Mountains celebrates the coming of spring through Appalachian music, arts and crafts, food, live music […]
Feeding the Community
In a time when more and more people are struggling to make ends meet, Sylva’s Community Table serves as a beacon of resilience, community and hope. For over 20 years, the Sylva Community Table has been providing food for anyone who needs it in the Sylva community. The Community Table […]
Jackson County plans first middle school
Jackson County Public Schools is planning to build its first-ever middle school after receiving a $52 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction last September. Jackson County has long operated without a dedicated middle school, relying on K-8 schools to feed into the county’s only high school, […]
Cherokee Language Program expands
Last fall, WCU’s Cherokee Language Program received a significant grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports Cherokee language preservation efforts. The $223,014 grant, among other support from WCU and outside organizations, has allowed the program to develop into an official minor and certification program. “We’ve gotten a […]
Fraternities push for stricter attendance lists
Greek organizations on campus are cracking down on who can enter social events, aiming to keep the list of attendees to members of Greek life, female students and invited friends. The goal of the restrictions is to create a safe atmosphere for students to have fun, without having to worry […]
Congressman Chuck Edwards holds town hall despite pushback
Congressman Chuck Edwards held a town hall meeting March 13 at the Ferguson Auditorium of Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. Edwards addressed multiple issues including Ukraine, federal program cuts and Elon Musk’s DOGE program. The town hall was split into three parts. Edwards spent the beginning talking about Western North Carolina’s recovery […]
Cullowhee Collective offers student-athletes Name, Image and Likeness opportunities
Cullowhee Collective was founded last summer to support WCU student-athletes through their college careers. Much of the collective’s work centers around providing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sponsorship opportunities to its members. Passed in 2021, NIL sponsorships allow student-athletes to receive monetary benefits for their name, image and likeness. This […]
