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Saturday, June 21, 2025
Days are getting shorter and although the calendar hasn’t marked it yet, winter has begun. With it comes colder days and an often-stressful end to our semester. The leaves have fallen, animals entered hibernation, it is almost as if the earth calls us to rest. Shorter days mean more time […]
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. […]
Aramark replaced the GET app with Grubhub as the new platform for preordering meals on Oct. 21. “Our goal is to provide the best possible dining experience, and we believe that Grubhub will help us achieve that,” said Derick Christensen, marketing manager for Aramark. Students and staff have expressed mixed […]
No shirt, no shoes, no…pants? Students in Judaculla Residence Hall have complained that expensive clothing items, mainly men’s pants and jackets, are being stolen from the laundry room when left unattended. The issue is nothing new for residents of Judaculla, as thefts have been going on since September. WCU Snapchat […]
Electric scooters are sparking some interest in Cullowhee. Personal transportation like this is nothing new – bicycles and skateboards have zoomed through campus for decades. Electric scooters aren’t new either, but their popularity is. The trend began a few years ago with athletes riding electric scooters around campus. For a […]
In his Feb. 29 president’s report, UNC System President Peter Hans announced his intention to block anonymous social media apps including Yik Yak, Fizz, Whisper and Sidechat from campus networks, citing concerns for the mental health of students. Hans claims the apps show reckless disregard for the mental health of […]
Western Carolina University students are petitioning to revoke the policy that bans all forms of skateboarding on campus. Amy Woods, sophomore at WCU, created the petition to provide a voice to the skaters on campus. “The goal of this petition is to give freedom to our fellow students. They should […]
