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Explicit furry zines spread around campus

For years, handmade art pamphlets known as fanzines, or zines, have been used as a way to spread social messages. Often their contents are controversial, but, like most artwork, the purpose is to make the viewer think deeper about the message. The self-described queer, furry zine, Pawboy, has the same […]

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WCU students react to federal DEI elimination

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 […]

Campus News

Cullowhee Collective offers student-athletes Name, Image and Likeness opportunities

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 […]

Campus News

Used Book Fair coming to WCU

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 […]

Issues Lifestyle

Student unrest around skating policies continue to rise

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 […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

March Arts and Entertainment Events

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 […]

Arts & Entertainment Lifestyle

Students turn to crafting to cope with stress

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, […]

Campus News

LGBTQ+ students speak out against executive orders

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 […]