Archives for May 15, 2023

WCU Spring Commencement highlights student achievement

WCU Ramsey Center was full with happy audience holding signs, flowers and balloons while the graduating class of 2023 walked the stage. And it was a big class. According to WCU site, in three ceremonies WCU awarded 2108 degrees of which 1517 were undergraduate degrees. There were 842 first generation students who walked the stage […]

Student philanthropy organization toasts seniors

Student philanthropy organization, the 1889 Club, celebrated seniors at a toast on April 25. There were refreshments on the fifth floor of the Apodaca Science Building for students, faculty and Alumni. The organization was founded to encourage young alumni involvement. Current WCU students can join the organization with an one-time donation of $18.89. The Office […]

“A place at the table for everyone”

Beulah Land, a local drag queen, artist and advocate for social change talks about what it’s like being a drag queen.  She begins her day as any of us. Her daily job is working as a barista in downtown Sylva. But when the day draws to a close, Land gets to a different type of werk. […]