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Sunday, January 12, 2025
Election day is over. Former president Donald Trump is the 2025 president-elect. Many students at WCU are feeling a variety of emotions. “Some people have really strong emotions, either one way or another about it and then other people are just totally fine,” said Ellie Little, a studio art major. […]
The general election is upon us once again. Despite damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Board of Elections did not extend voting registration deadline. Although the registration deadline has passed, voters can still register and vote during North Carolina’s in-person early voting period until Nov. 2. Election […]
Early voting is open as Jackson County prepares for the North Carolina primary election. Five polling places have been established across the county. Locations include the Cashiers Recreation Center, Cullowhee Recreation Center, the Qualla Community Center in Whittier and the Jackson County Board of Elections office in Sylva. To provide […]
Election season is upon us and with that “vote for me” signs have started making their appearance. But the election isn’t until November 5, so why is voting starting in February? Primary elections are hosted every election cycle as a “pre-election”. Each party, mainly the Republican and Democratic parties, have […]
Every four years the American public loses their minds over the presidential election. The media covers the candidate’s every move and debates the topics they base their campaign on. It happens like clockwork. But there are dozens of positions up for grabs alongside the Oval Office that rarely receive any […]
Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its annual elections for the Student Senate, Student Body Vice-President and the Student Body President. The candidate filing period was open from Jan. 10 – Jan. 24 for candidates to apply to run. After being vetted […]
