The end of 2023 marked the 90th year of The Western Carolinian. The first edition of the student-run newspaper was published Feb. 15, 1933. A lot has changed since then but one thing remains the same: The Western Carolinian seeks to report the truth and inform the public on WCU’s […]
Tag: WCU history
Black History Month comes to a close, but the conversations prevail
The history of Black History Month February signifies the start of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements by African Americans and their roles in U.S. history and culture. Contrary to popular belief, Black History Month was not created by the government. Black History Month began in 1915 […]