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Thursday, April 24, 2025
As the semester grows in intensity, many students are feeling burned out. WCU students have two breaks in the spring semester, but many feel they’re not enough to prevent burn out. According to multiple studies, over half of college students feel burnt out at some point in their academic career. […]
From coursework to jobs to extracurriculars, college students experience a lot of stress during the semester. For some students, crafting is a healthy way to cope with this stress. This can include painting, needlework, jewelry making and much more. “I think it’s good to have something creative,” said Chey Ellis, […]
Hurricane Helene devastated the lives of many throughout Western North Carolina. As people start to rebuild, mental health is often not prioritized. Mental health is often a stigmatized topic in many different ways which can have a number of negative consequences. “The more prevalent stigma is related to dangerousness, particularly […]
As midterms approach, Fresh Check Day offered a chance for students to check in with their mental wellness at Water Rock residence hall Feb. 19. This is WCU’s first time holding the event. The event was created originally by the Jordan Porco Foundation, a nonprofit created in Jordan Porco’s memory […]
Note from the writer – The following article deals with the topic of suicide and may cause difficult emotions, but these are conversations we should have. Incident at 808 West Authorities from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare call around 8 p.m. on Feb. 7. A call […]
WCU will be hosting a health and wellness fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the catafount to promote student involvement and a balanced lifestyle. The health and wellness fair will have games, giveaways, and demonstrations. Claire Allison, assistant director for health and wellness education, and organizer of […]
Over the last three academic school years, there has been a strict mask mandate at Western Carolina University. And this may have impacted our ability to communicate and build connections. According to Shelby Broberg, an Instructor of Human Communication at WCU, nonverbal communication makes up approximately 70% of how we […]
Finals week is always stressful, but it is sure to be even worse this time around with COVID-19 refusing to leave us alone. It is extremely important to take care of your mental health during this time so let’s talk about how to do that! Ashley Virella, an intern at […]
