Western North Carolina has been hit with the most devastating storm it has seen in modern history. Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida Gulf coast late Sept. 26. The storm impacted North Carolina in the early morning hours of Sept. 27. Western Carolina University has been monitoring the impact […]
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Construction near Cullowhee Community Garden forms an unlikely partnership
Construction has been active on Monteith Gap Road, South Painter Road and Ledbetter Road to create a new roundabout. The goal of the project is to make the intersection less dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. However, the construction borders the Cullowhee Community Garden interrupting the garden’s previous tranquility. “People […]
The past, present and potential future of DEI in the UNC System
Sometimes staying neutral creates more anger than if you chose a side. All colleges in the University of North Carolina System were given a deadline to share their compliance plans to the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy created by the UNC Board of Governors on Sept. 1. […]
Pardon our dust: Drainage improvements cause commotion on campus
Students may be wondering what the construction around campus is for. The various marked areas are part of an extensive drainage improvement project that has been in the works over the past several months. Daneil Fiskeaux is the assistant director of design with WCU’s Facilities Management. Fiskeaux explained the renovations […]
Two-wheeled hoax: Scooter larcenies turn out to be false alarm
Between Aug. 25 and 27, the University Police Department sent out a timely warning notifying students about larceny of electronic bikes and scooters, scaring student scooter owners. Jonathan Byers, a sophomore student at WCU, has heard about the warnings and has taken extra precautions because of it. “Anytime I have […]
The long march for unity & justice kicks off in Sylva
The Long March for Unity & Justice is a statewide movement spearheaded by the Beloved Community Center which aims to bring light to communities across North Carolina. The march started in Cullowhee and Sylva Friday, Aug. 20 with a community luncheon at the Cullowhee Baptist Church. Over the course of […]
Bigger and better: Sylva Pride expands after parade denied
#8220;There is going to be a lot of music, a lot of fun and a lot of rainbows,” said Burgin Mackey, Sylva Pride President. Sylva Pride held their fourth annual pride celebration Sept. 13 through 15, despite not being able to hold their traditional parade. In April, Sylva’s Board of […]
Tennessee representative hosts meet and greet at University Center, causes strife with local GOP
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Tenn.), in collaboration with the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign and the College Democrats at WCU, hosted a meet and greet at the WCU A. K. Hinds University Center at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The meet and greet was aimed at connecting with […]
Ponies, campaigns and alumni, oh my!
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 […]
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 […]