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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Pride of the Mountains (POTM) marching band begins their 2022 season with exciting plans to travel to Ireland in the spring of 2024. Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains marching band was invited to march in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland, one of the oldest […]
A snip of a ribbon in front of Shining Rock Hall on Sept. 2 marked newness and accomplishment for WCU’s campus. A ceremony was held celebrating the completion of Shining Rock Hall and Water Rock Hall. Black Rock Hall is one of “The Rocks” residential halls but will not be […]
Crowds lined Sylva’s Bridge Park on Sept. 10 anticipating the second annual Sylva Pride. Battling the consistent light rain, patrons were all smiles milling about the booths and the park grounds. Following the successes of the following year, Sylva Pride aimed to be even bigger and better this year and […]
We’ve all seen it: someone on a bicycle going seemingly too fast down a hill around campus, a group of people doing tricks on skateboards around the Catafount, someone on a scooter going to class. One of these is illegal to have on campus. Article IX of WCU’s legislation states […]
The Jackson County Farmers Market is in action and serving the local community. Even if you aren’t on ‘Cottagecore’ TikTok or someone with a canvas tote bag, participating in a farmers market can be a fun, lively experience. Located in downtown Sylva in the Bridge Park parking lot, WCU […]
A student worker union has formed from students coming forward about concerns and issues within WCU’s work environment. The Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success (UASWS) formed this fall semester after the president of the union, Aiás Magitas, was fired and began advocating for student workers. The Alliance’s main goal […]
WCU’s newest restaurants Blue Ridge Burger and 1889 Bistro, located in Brown Hall, accept any way you pay, including meal swipes, and are working to perfect operations. Blue Ridge Burger and 1889 Bistro were developed by Jeffrey Marshall, resident district manager, and Robert Walker, director of auxiliary services. Blue […]
New restaurants mean new flavors and food choices for Cullowhee. The Cats Table has opened on Little Savannah Road across from the post office, giving the Cullowhee community a new option without driving to Sylva or eating on campus. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except […]
There are a few things that are certain for college students; parking troubles, gameday, and the FAFSA. With FAFSA and the 2023-2024 WCU Scholarship Application opening Oct. 1, what is the FAFSA? The Western Carolinian took to WCU’s financial aid office to find out. Here is what Senior Assistant Director, Maggie Brostic, […]
As more areas of our lives and operations have been returning to normal or adapting to the “new normal”, student orientation is one of the many aspects of campus life that has been anticipating the return to in-person engagement. New Student Orientation (NSO) director, Josh Thompson, believes that in-person sessions […]
