Imagine being terrified to step out the door in the morning. Being terrified that someone might come up behind you in Walmart. Crying at the thought of confrontation. Waking up from terrifying nightmares. This is what WCU freshmen Haleigh Harrison experiences every day. Harrison was sexually assaulted at a party her junior year of high […]
Archives for April 2018
April Showers bring Valley of the Lilies winners
April 9, 2018 by
Co written by Jonathan Birek It was a rainy morning in Cullowhee for the annual Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5k run. The cloudy skies and muddy conditions however did not prevent a successful race. “Rain is definitely in the forecast,” said Shauna Sage, Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness. “But we should […]
Cherokee Powwow at WCU
April 9, 2018 by
Story co- written and produced in collaboration with Morgan Miller and Garrett Readling. Over 50 children dressed in their tear dresses and ribbon shirts came together dancing, singing and playing music produced by their elders in celebration of the Cherokee culture. This year the youth Powwow was held for the first time at WCU on April […]
The daily struggles of a WCU athlete
April 9, 2018 by
Western Carolina University has around 350 student athletes who are all a little different from the average student. Student athletes handle a lot more than most people think. WCU takes pride that our athletes not only perform well in their sport but exceed in their academics. Whether it is on or off season, student athletes […]
WCU sophomore Kaitlyn Brasecker aims for firsts in chemistry
April 8, 2018 by
According to a study funded by the National Science Foundation, the NSF estimates by 2020, there will be two million nanotechnology-related jobs/workers needed in the United States. Six million worldwide. At only 19 years of age and a sophomore at Western Carolina University, Kaitlyn Brasecker hopes to bring advances in the medical field through nanotechnology. […]
Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5k
April 6, 2018 by
Spring is here and so is the half marathon and 5k Valley of the lilies. The Department Campus Recreation and Wellness and School of Health Sciences will be hosting the 8th annual Valley of the Lilies run on Saturday, April 7. The half marathon starts at 8 a.m. and the 5k run starts around 8:15 […]
