JJ Frid, a senior forensic anthropology student, was able to work alongside the State Bureau of Investigation on a case in Cherokee County in February. Frid said that being able to say they worked with the SBI and having familiarity with how cases operate will be helpful whether they decide […]
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Good Gravy! WCU spends $100,000 on concert featuring rapper, Yung Gravy
Rapper Yung Gravy performed at WCU on April 8 as part of the annual SpringFest Celebration, but what really goes into such a big production? The concert was coordinated by Last Minute Productions and Campus Activities, led by Coleman Leopard, the Associate Director for Student Programs and Activities. Leopard works […]
Greening Up the Mountains returns to downtown Sylva
Sylva celebrated its 27th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival Saturday, April 26. Downtown came to life as more than 150 vendors, demonstrators, cooks and crafters set up shop along Main Street. Greening Up the Mountains celebrates the coming of spring through Appalachian music, arts and crafts, food, live music […]
Scammers go phishing for students’ information through emails
Some students on campus look for on-campus jobs all the time, whether it’s for the experience or the money. Some people are trying to take advantage of that with phishing emails. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, phishing is a way people try to “acquire sensitive data, […]
Feeding the Community
In a time when more and more people are struggling to make ends meet, Sylva’s Community Table serves as a beacon of resilience, community and hope. For over 20 years, the Sylva Community Table has been providing food for anyone who needs it in the Sylva community. The Community Table […]
“There’s going to be consequences”: WCU students’ opinions on National Park Service layoffs
With its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway and multiple national forests, WCU attracts many students seeking careers in the National Park Service or related fields. However, with recent layoffs and federal funding cuts, these students are expressing concern, confusion and fear. On Feb. […]
Jackson County plans first middle school
Jackson County Public Schools is planning to build its first-ever middle school after receiving a $52 million grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction last September. Jackson County has long operated without a dedicated middle school, relying on K-8 schools to feed into the county’s only high school, […]
Cherokee Language Program expands
Last fall, WCU’s Cherokee Language Program received a significant grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports Cherokee language preservation efforts. The $223,014 grant, among other support from WCU and outside organizations, has allowed the program to develop into an official minor and certification program. “We’ve gotten a […]
WCU students explain how to make all-gender bathrooms easier to access on campus
Bathrooms are an essential part of living for anyone on campus, but some people have problems with all-gender bathrooms. The biggest issue for junior Paige LeBlanc is the lack of general knowledge about where the all-gender bathrooms are on campus. “Their centeredness on campus, their ease of access, and the […]
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 […]
