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Saturday, June 21, 2025
President Donald Trump released an executive order on Jan. 21 that revoked many initiatives addressing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within corporations and the government. The executive order stated that institutions in America have “adopted and actively use dangerous, demeaning, and immoral race- and sex-based preferences under the guise of […]
Cullowhee Collective was founded last summer to support WCU student-athletes through their college careers. Much of the collective’s work centers around providing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sponsorship opportunities to its members. Passed in 2021, NIL sponsorships allow student-athletes to receive monetary benefits for their name, image and likeness. This […]
The third annual Used Book Fair will be held in the Hunter Library from March 31 to April 4. Donation boxes are set up in Coulter, Mckee, Balsam, Blue Ridge and the Honors College office. Students and faculty can donate books of any genre to the sale. Books will be […]
To many students’ dismay, WCU’s policy banning skateboarding is campus wide and active, prohibiting students from using skateboards for leisure or transportation anywhere on WCU streets and sidewalks The ban, which also prohibits the use of rollerblades and roller skates, aims to promote a safe environment on campus. As skateboarding […]
Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1 Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/. Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. March 1 All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library every Saturday for […]
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, […]
Intercultural Affairs hosted the Black History 101 Mobile Museum Feb. 3 to discuss and celebrate Black history in the United States. Khalid El-Hakim, the museum’s founder, held an open lecture while the museum was open. He talked about many of the artifacts and pieces of Black history. El-Hakim created the […]
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 of Feb. 12, President Donald Trump has signed more than 60 executive orders. Many of which are impacting the LGBTQ+ community. As executive orders have continued to be signed, LGBTQ+ students at WCU have began to speak out. Ash Haight, a creative writing graduate student, shared her thoughts on […]
In Fall 2023 TJ Earle, sports management major, stood on the Ramsey field celebrating his team’s victory in winning the intramural championship in flag football. Earle played sports throughout his childhood into high school, forming a love for football. He started working for the sports department his freshman year at […]
