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In a campus update sent through email on Oct. 27, WCU Health Services announced that they are now providing booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility for the boosters are as followed: Johnson and Johnson: Recipients of the J&J booster must be 18-years-old or older and must have received the […]
In a campus update sent through email on Oct. 27, WCU Health Services announced that they are now providing booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility for the boosters are as followed: Johnson and Johnson: Recipients of the J&J booster must be 18-years-old or older and must have received the […]
‘First the huffin’, then the stuffin’! The ‘5k Turkey Trot’ is back for another year at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. This fundraiser run is hosted by the Waynesville-Sunrise Rotary Club in support of local community development projects. All community members […]
For many, the week of homecoming here at WCU is loved by many for the tailgate at the football game, various student-pep activities and heartfelt reunions with alumni. This past homecoming followed the theme, “Roaring with Pride”, but that wasn’t the only thing that roared! The weather brought rain and […]
All Western Carolina University students define home differently. Some might say home is where they were born or where they are currently living, however, for some students, their home goes by the name, Project C.A.R.E. Project C.A.R.E will soon be celebrating 30 years of being on Western Carolina University’s campus. […]
Though the human decomposition facility, commonly known as the “Body Farm,” has been part of WCU for over a decade, most students still don’t know exactly what it is. Whether due to the location being kept a secret or that it’s just not discussed often, the ‘stinky jewel of western’ […]
The “Harriet Tubman- Journey to Freedom” traveling sculpture began its stop in Sylva with its dedication ceremony held on Sept. 26. The statue, which is 9 feet tall and weighs over 240 pounds, is now located in Bridge Park in downtown Sylva and will remain there until Dec. 20 when […]
Campus dining has been plagued with issues including incredibly long lines, the closing of restaurants, and an overall decline in food availability. It is something that we have all been dealing with for the past month and it has started to cause some talk among students and parents. But why […]
It is no surprise that face masks have become mandatory at Western Carolina University, but did you know that students can get fined for not wearing their face masks? In the WCU Code of Student Conduct, it has been added to the list of items students must follow and if […]
The soulful sounds of banjo-picking filled the valley on Saturday, Sept. 25 as the 47th Annual Mountain Heritage Day commenced. This historic event celebrates Southern Appalachian Mountain culture and helps to preserve the roots of local heritage through craft demonstrations, art vendors, and food. With last year’s festival being completely […]
