The historic Moore Building is being modernized with plans to become a new hub for student activity as soon as Spring 2025. Atop the hill of upper campus situated behind Brown Hall, Moore has served many roles since its opening in 1924. While it originally served as a women’s residence […]
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Print Edition: January 30, 2025
HOMEBASE Set to Expand
Eight years ago, WCU and Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina collaborated to create HOMEBASE. The program originally supported students who had aged out of foster care or were otherwise independent. Over time it has evolved into a resource that provides a range of services to suit community needs. HOMEBASE […]
December Arts and Entertainment Events
Deck the Stacks – 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5 Join the Jackson County Public Library, anytime between the hours of 4-6 p.m. for their annual Deck the Stacks event! There will be crafts available for patrons to complete to decorate their own homes or our Children’s Department at Jackson County Public […]
Wintering for the college student
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 […]
Catman’s legacy continues
“One word to describe Harold is legend,” said Kaleb Lynch, Catman2’s shelter director and close friend of the late Sims. This legacy of Dr. Harold “Catman” Sims Jr. lives on in Western North Carolina through Catman2 and the American Museum of the House Cat. Lynch and others have organized a […]
Putting money where your mouth is: Investing in the C3 Introduction to Communication requirement
Every WCU student has to take an introductory communication course or have transfer credits equivalent to the course to graduate. The Introduction to Communication course, commonly known as COMM 201, is one of the most offered classes at the university, offering 40 sections of the course a semester. The course […]
Pressure creates diamonds: Shark Tank contestant and WCU alumni speaks to students
Most people who appear on Shark Tank and make a deal walk away empty-handed. That was not the case for WCU alumni Garrett Ozar. Ozar is a co-founder of Eterneva, a company that transforms deceased people’s ashes into diamonds. He recently returned to WCU to share how he created a […]
WCU graduates weather chaotic semester
Amid a chaotic semester, graduating seniors experience mixed emotions but are mostly feeling hopeful for the future. The 2024 presidential election and Hurricane Helene have brought additional worries to graduating seniors during a time in life that already tends to be stressful. According to the American College Health Association, 76% […]
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 […]