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Hurricane Helene News

A “perfect storm” the misinformation of Hurricane Helene

As Western North Carolina recovers from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, misinformation and disinformation continue to spread through social media. The rumors spread have created mistrust hindering effective relief efforts.  “These rumors – or whatever they are – are usually presented as factual information when it is not actually based […]

Campus Hurricane Helene News

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

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 […]

Campus News

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 […]