Recent News
Meet the candidates for 2021-2022 SGA President and Vice President
As WCU’s Student Government Association quickly approaches a new administration, it is important to know who is running, what they stand for and how they plan to help serve the student body. TWC contacted the candidates via email, asking questions about the issues they feel are the most important on […]
A leadership discussion with Stephen Schussler
On Tuesday, February 23rd, at 3 p.m., the Center for Career and Professional Development, along with the College of Business, held a discussion with renowned entrepreneur and creator of Rainforest Café, Steven Schussler. During the hour-long discussion, Schussler spoke of his personal journey, laughter, making friends, budgeting, and change while […]
I’d rather just have class…
Commuter Problems (that aren’t about parking?!)
WWCU-FM begins broadcasting online due to frequency transition
Co-written with Jessica Posa. For the first time in its 73-year history, the student-run radio station at Western Carolina University is silent. But not for long. Feb. 1 marked a new challenge for WCU students as WWCU-FM began the transition to its new frequency of 95.3 FM, with the potential […]
MLK Jr. Unity March
The Nu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted the MLK Jr. Unity March on Sunday, February 21, 2021, to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and this year’s theme of black excellence. “The march, itself, is a form of celebration for the march back in […]
February 2021
The Western Carolinian’s exclusive interview with Chancellor Brown on the following topics: Closure of the Baptist Church 4-Tier Lot. Accessibility for commuters to participate in online courses on campus. Why residential students were required to get tested for COVID-19 but not commuters. How WCU students can get vaccinated earlier […]
Spring 2021 move-in day
Whee love clothes: The story of Whee
Whether they attend Western Carolina University or not, many people in Jackson County have become quite familiar with the clothing company Whee, Inc. It has risen quickly in popularity in the past year as COVID-19 eliminated in-person shopping for a period of time. The founder, owner, and chief executive, Dillon […]