The office of Alumni Engagement will be hosting 1889 Club Day as a part of WCU’s Annual Shetland Society Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 on the UC lawn. This event will offer the opportunity to pet Shetland ponies, eat food and get free swag! The event […]
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Honors Conference Coming to WCU
Western Carolina University will host the North Carolina Honors Association annual conference on Sept. 20 and 21. NCHA is the association of honors programs at 33 North Carolina colleges and universities. Each year, a different school is selected to host a conference. The conference highlights the uniqueness of each honors […]
History of the War on Drugs from the 1950s to the 1980s
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 The War on Drugs has been a never-ending cycle of people being fearful of the use of drugs in suburban areas. Matt Lassiter spoke at WCU on April 19 about his book “The Suburban Crisis.” Lassiter is a professor at the University […]
Sylva’s Denial of Pride Parade Permit Sparks Controversy
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 In a meeting on April 11, Sylva’s Board of Commissioners voted to deny Sylva Pride a parade permit for their 2024 pride celebration. “Sylva Pride is saddened by the recent denial of our parade permit by the Town of Sylva,” said […]
A fresh look at university planning and construction
From Vol. 90, Ed. 8 May 2, 2024 Western Carolina University, like most higher education institutions, is constantly changing. With new construction proposed, immense planning is required to delegate funds, resources and man hours to meet university goals. The university uses a living plan to determine how construction and […]
Voters be warned, November is fast approaching
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 The 2024 general election is quickly approaching and there is still much to learn about the candidates on the ballot. What is next for the 2024 election in North Carolina? Things seem to have died down since the March primary. Campaign signs […]
Catamount Dining: Are the current vegetarian and vegan options enough?
Catamount Dining’s vegetarian and vegan options have received mixed reviews from students, leaving some satisfied and others frustrated. WCU’s Catamount Dining includes two dining halls and several affiliated restaurants. The affiliated restaurants range in their vegetarian-friendliness from Which Wich’s fully customizable sandwiches to Panda Express’s lack of any vegetarian entrées. […]
Beneath our feet
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 Three Western Carolina University professors discussed the university’s complex relationship with the land it occupies at the “Beneath Our Feet” history and archeology panel April 2. Dr. Andrew Denson, Dr. Jane Eastman and Dr. Brett Riggs each spoke on their area of […]
NC teacher attrition rising, students concerned
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 North Carolina lost over 10,000 teachers last year, more than 11% of the total workforce. Teacher attrition is an issue North Carolina struggles to address, and it’s one sure to have a significant impact soon. “Education is the profession that starts all […]
“We are Anikituwahgi:” reclaiming language and identity
From Vol. 90, Ed. 08 May 2, 2024 The mission for Cherokee language reclamation continues to gain traction. In 2019, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band declared a state of emergency for the Cherokee language at a tri-council meeting. At that […]
