The social media world is in an uproar over the recent comment from Washington State Senator Maureen Walsh who claims “they (nurses) probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day.” Walsh made this comment during her speech where she was pushing for an amendment that would mandate uninterrupted meal and rest periods for […]
Archives for May 2019
Summer tuition and NC promise
May 9, 2019 by
N.C. Promise has provided Western Carolina University, and its students, with many opportunities. However, people are saying that the main campus is crowded. After 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, many students are experiencing unexpected traffic and limited parking. Another issue is the fact that the summer classes are not part of the NC Promise so […]
WCU 130 years of growth
May 8, 2019 by
Story is co-written/produced with Hallie West Over its 130 years as an institution, Western Carolina University has grown from a one-room school building with just under 20 students to a university with over 11,000 students from not only North Carolina, but around the world. As the university continues to grow and develop, we’ve documented some […]
College students and mental health: an outlook
May 8, 2019 by
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as “our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.” And, it is impactful at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood. However, […]
Parking Operations: New parking deck and additional parking in construction
May 7, 2019 by
WCUs increasing population has caused a need for additional parking lots including the university’s first parking garage. The WCU Board of Trustees approved the project back in Sept. 2017, after their first quarterly meeting of the 2017-18 academic year. Although construction has not started, the garage has a set location: Baseball Lot or how the […]
Parking Operations: New parking software requiring visible license plate
May 6, 2019 by
WCU’s switch to the new license plate recognition software caused an uproar when drivers were told not to back into parking spaces. Although the software is part of a plan for quicker, more efficient parking enforcement, some drivers are not pleased with the infringement on their personal driving habits. “I paid money to park in […]
