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Campus News

Transitioning to Grubhub: Employee and student reactions

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 […]

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Laundry thief terrorizes Judaculla Residence Hall

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 […]

Features Lifestyle

A new lease on LIFE: Furthering education for WNC seniors

For 10 years, LIFE@WesternCarolina has provided people 50 years old and older a chance to further their education while staying connected to their community and strengthening friendships.  LIFE offers two-hour classes once a week and follows WCU’s academic calendar. The lessons don’t include any assignments or tests and topics change […]

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Undergraduate research changes: Funding, APG and NCUR

Changes in Academic Proposal Grants have impacted the National Conference on Undergraduate Research funding and maximum grant awards.   The National Conference on Undergraduate Research is an annual interdisciplinary conference held to showcase undergraduate research. Any undergraduate student with an original research paper or project is able to submit an application […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

November Arts and Entertainment Events

November Arts and Entertainment Events   Friday Films: Kinky Boots- Nov 1 at Jackson County Public Library at 1 p.m.  Lively romp about a female impersonator who helps an uptight Englishman save his failing shoe company by designing fetish footwear. PG-13. Community Room.  WNC Pottery Festival- Nov 2 at Bridge Park […]

Campus News

Fraternities to complete Narcan training

Greek life hosts many social events, many of which can become extremely chaotic. However, fraternity brothers are completing Narcan training to help ensure safety at socials.   Jackson County is no stranger to drug charges. Between May 8 and May 12, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office led an operation that led […]

Campus News

Double Up! Hunter Library’s new body doubling sessions

Hunter Library is hosting Double Up!, a new body doubling program, throughout the semester at Innovation Cullowhee.   Double Up! will be held 5-7 p.m. Nov. 20 and Nov. 27. Students can arrive and leave as they wish. Although Innovation is a brewery, students of all ages are welcome to attend. […]