Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. In 2020 for people 15-24 years old who died, 16.9% died from suicide. In 2021 14.5% in the same age bracket died from suicide. Western Carolina University wanted to change that for their students, so a student-run organization, Out of the Darkness, was started […]
Archives for April 2022
WCU Week of Kindness comes to an end but the message stays: Be kind!
April 13, 2022 by
Week of Kindness at WCU is a new event that was started during Fall 2021 and it seems it is here to stay. Last week was the second week-long celebration of kindness. “Really it is just a time where people are encouraged, whether it’s student, faculty, or staff to show kindness to each other and […]
BOG University governance committee discusses free speech and ‘disruptive’ behavior
April 11, 2022 by
Freedom of expression, speech and the freedom to protest on campus were all discussed during the meeting on university governance on April 6. The UNC BOG was joined by North Carolina Senators Amy Gayle, Mike Woodard, Zack Hawkins and Jon Hardister led the discussion to a half-empty room at the University Center. “Students should not […]
UNC Board of Governors say no ACT & SAT needed for admission to any UNC school; more funding needed
April 11, 2022 by
The UNC Board of Governors meeting at Western Carolina University concluded with a short press conference highlighting some of the decisions and discussions. In that fifteen-minute time span, student protests and free speech was elaborated on, the Board confirmed they will not be raising tuition prices due to inflation and funding negotiations will continue on […]
The UNC BOG approves campus renovations; inflation impacts faculty & staff
April 11, 2022 by
The UNC system chancellors are scrambling for money to stretch to faculty, staff and crumbling campuses from the Board of Governors to combat inflation. Last week’s meeting of the Board of Governors on the WCU campus provided a better understanding of how BOG works and how financial decisions are made. In a heated discussion during […]
Finding safety and community through Night of PRIDE
April 11, 2022 by
Safety is an essential aspect of student life. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race or ethnicity, living on or off-campus, or other aspects of one’s identity, students need resources that support them. Night of PRIDE was hosted Thursday, March 24 to do just that. Night of PRIDE was primarily organized by Gwyn Howard, a graduate […]
