How journalists cover democracy may matter less than the readers’ political identity, according to a guest speaker at WCU on April 6 as part of the Haire Speaker Series. Dr. Katie Searles, the Olin D. Johnston Endowed Chair of Political Science at the University of South Carolina, presented her research about democracy coverage to students […]
Archives for April 2026
Women’s History Month expands how women’s impact is understood
April 12, 2026 by
Women’s History Month is often used to highlight figures who fought for equality and changed history. Historian Elizabeth McRae said that focus only tells part of the story. McRae, an associate professor of history and the author of “Mothers of Massive Resistance: White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy,” spoke at Western Carolina University […]
Wellness Scavenger Hunt provides fun and gifts
April 4, 2026 by
The story was published in The Sylva Herald, April 1 edition People scrambling to find clues in downtown Sylva found wellness in a fun and creative way on Saturday, March 21. It was wrapped in colorful care-packages and gifts from local businesses. Nicole Kaysing with Balancing Wellness and Jenna Kranz of Uncomplicated Kitchen were the […]
Whee Life: Reflecting on religion and what it means for people
April 3, 2026 by
We are starting the Easter weekend with a chat on religion, traditions and what it means for some of our guests in this episode of Whee Life edition on religion. A Pew Research Center study found that religion influence on public life is growing but overall young adults tend to be less religious than older […]
