Haywood County Meals on Wheels has been making its mark on Haywood County, serving their fellow citizens for 38 years. According to Jeanne Naber, the director of Haywood County Meals on Wheels, the organization started in the year 1975. Since its beginning, the program has expanded continuously. “What […]
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Be prepared to be scared, Halloween guide
As we all know, Halloween is just around the corner. Maybe you already have the awesome costume. But is it any good if you have nowhere to go? If you’re still undecided, check out these cool Halloween events. The faint of heart might want to sit this one out. From […]
Meet Dr. Patsy Miller, program director at Biltmore Park
Dr. Patsy Miller, program director of the Western Carolina University Programs at Biltmore Park, has been at Western Carolina since 1984. Before she came to WCU, Miller originally lived in Ridgefield, Conn., a town that borders the state of New York. Miller described Ridgefield as similar in its appearance to […]
‘I need what?’ A look at Liberal Studies
Most students understand the concept of a liberal study course. They are usually accepted as required credits that are needed to graduate. Dr. Carol Burton, associate provost for undergraduate studies, understands that “. . .There is a tendency on the part of students to ‘get Liberal Studies out of the […]
Intern
Jovahnna Graves joined The Western Carolinian newspaper as an intern in October 2013. She has been a part of Boys Scouts since she was eight-years-old, and she achieve the top three highest awards: The Quartermaster, Ringmaster and Silver Awards. She also possessed a boating license before she obtained a driver’s […]
NC parents demand book ban, Ellison’s ‘Invisible Man’
As one of three choices on the summer reading list for Randleman High School’s juniors, Ralph Ellison’s “The Invisible Man” has been anything but transparent. On Sept. 16, in a fit of inexplicable irony the week before the American Library Association hosted its National Banned Books week Randolph County in […]
Odom steps up as Managing Editor
In August, The Western Carolinian newspaper created the new position of Managing Editor to assist with several responsibilities in order to groom him or her to be the next Editor-in-Chief. In May, News Editor Tyler Auffhammer was appointed to the position of Managing Editor and began working during the last […]
Board of Governors welcomes new members
Western Carolina University welcomes a new Board of Trustees chair and five additional trustees. Teresa Williams of Huntersville has been elected chair of the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees. Williams has served on the Board of Trustees for WCU for over six years. During that time, she served as […]
Voting law panel convenes at WCU
On Sept. 17, Western Carolina University hosted a panel discussion titled “Changes to North Carolina Voting Laws: Improving or Impairing Elections?” Dr. Todd Collins, professor of political science, hosted the event, while the panelists included Kory Swanson, executive vice president of the John Locke Foundation; Zeb Smathers, a member of […]
Before They Were Educators: Dr. Mark Holliday
Dr. Mark Holliday of the mathematics and computer science department teaches computer science at Western Carolina University, as well as conducts research on database systems. Before he came to WCU, Holliday traveled around and engaged in software development for places such as NASA. Having a father who was in the […]
