#8220;You can’t teach! Everyday it’s something. Mornings the kids come in, there’s been a shooting or something, and that’s all they’re thinking about. It doesn’t matter what techniques you use, it doesn’t make any difference. It’s because the community is dysfunctional; the parents are dysfunctional; and so are the kids.” […]
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North Korea Withdraws from Arms Talks after UN Censure
Following criticism from the United Nations, the United States and Japan over a disputed rocket launch, North Korea quit negotiations on nuclear disarmament and announced plans to restart nuclear facilities after expelling UN and US nuclear inspectors from the country. The French news agency, Agence France-Presse, has quoted North Korea’s […]
News From Washington
On Tuesday, April 21, President Barack Obama approved an increase in the number of troops in Afghanistan, which will allow for an additional 17,000 U.S. military personnel, around 8,000 of which will be coming from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. “This increase is necessary to stabilize a deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, […]
Tobacco-rich North Carolina Reaches for Partial Smoking Ban
North Carolina, one of the nation’s top tobacco growing states, supports legislation that would prohibit secondhand smoke from restaurants and businesses where minors are present, and also give bars the choice to permit patrons to smoke. “As a non smoker, I don’t care. This legislation doesn’t affect me and since […]
Students Represent WCU at NCUR
From April 16 to April 18, a record number of WCU students attended the National Conference of Undergrad Research. Forty-eight student projects were accepted to the annual conference, held this year in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The students endured a seventeen hour-long bus ride to reach the conference. According to Dr. […]
Paper Plant Expansion Creates New Jobs for Sylva
On April 7, Stonewall Packaging LLC, a division of Jackson County Paper Manufacturing Co., announced plans to invest $17 million to create a recycled cardboard packaging facility that would generate 61 new jobs over the course of three years. The announcement has been welcomed by Jackson County officials, including Commissioners’ […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The goal of Child Abuse Prevention Month is to increase awareness and encourage community support of children and families. Jessica Banks, a WCU senior, feels that for her, “… prevention is about educating and providing resources to parents. A well educated, prepared parent […]
Continuing Budgeting Concerns at WCU
On April 9, a budget freeze went into effect at Western Carolina, placing a hold on state-issued funds. The state previously contributed funds to many sectors of the University, but now there will only be a weekly allotment for payroll, financial aid, and utilities. WCU will now depend on discretionary […]
Western Carolinian Website May Experience Outages Over Summer
This summer, the Western Carolinian will be performing upgrades to www.westerncarolinian.com. During this time, periodical outages may occur. In August, the Western Carolinian will return with a lot of new features online, which will include a videos section and podcasts. Stay tuned as the Western Carolinian begins a transition to […]
Restaurant Review: The Rolling Stone Burrito
The Rolling Stone Burrito is proving to be a major hit on campus. Since opening, many of Western’s students and faculty have made it their regular dining hot spot. Located on Centennial Drive, the Rolling Stone Burrito is not the everyday, ordinary restaurant you find on other college campuses. Its […]
