Co-written/produced with Mary McCay The 35th annual Tuck River Cleanup kicked off at WCU on Saturday, April 13. Hundreds of students and people from around Jackson County joined together to clean up the Tuckasegee River in one of the largest single-day river cleanups in the nation. About 600 participants were bused over to Lena Davis Landing […]
Archives for April 2019
Hunter Library the most busy place on campus in the finals week
April 21, 2019 by
With what most students call hell week here and finals, Hunter Library is open 24 hours in the next 5 days. During 24/5, many students come to camp out all day and overnight in the library to finish assignments and study for final exams. While finishing up the semester in the library, many students bring […]
Francisco Ramos brings comedy to SL-SLC and WCU
April 14, 2019 by
Comedian Francisco Ramos brought a hilarious stand-up routine to WCU as a part of the Southeastern Latinx Student Leadership Conference. A crowd of around 150 people gathered in front of the stage at A.K. Hinds University Center to hear Ramos Ramos regaled the crowd with jokes and comedic stories from his own life, talking about […]
Record number of runners for Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5K
April 12, 2019 by
This story was co-written with Cami Couch A record number of runners from 14 states participated in the 9th annual Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5K on Saturday, April 6. This race was put on by the Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) and the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). The race […]
First ever Southeastern Latinx Student Leadership Conference this weekend
April 11, 2019 by
The Latino Appreciation Student Organization presents the Southeastern Latinx Student Leadership Conference, the first ever of its kind in the Southeastern United States. Benito Garcia Garcia, a member of LASO, described the conference as “innovative,” because “it strives to show diversity that exists not only at our university but in our country.” “Its focus is […]
WCU celebrates international communities on campus
April 11, 2019 by
Story co-written/produced with Natalie Ballard In the heart of Western Carolina’s campus, a beautiful whirlwind of colors circled the fountain as students and faculty carrying the flags of 42 countries from around the world celebrated Western’s 40th annual International Festival. Hosted by WCU’s Office of International Programs and Services, this year’s International Festival provided students with […]
