The 2020 Whee Lead Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 in the University Center at WCU. The conference is free and open to all students, staff and faculty. WCU has been holding Whee Lead conferences since 2011. This year’s conference focuses on inclusive leadership. The conference is […]
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Come eat with us and learn about food insecurity
November 4, 2019 by
WCU SPJ will be holding a Chili cook-off contest and fundraiser for HomeBase and SPJ. The event is on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. in HomeBase, which is located across from Nine Lives just past Hunter Library. HomeBase provides free housing for students as well as food, school supplies, clothes, and other necessities that are […]
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, […]
You’re not alone! Mental health and coping resources at WCU
May 4, 2019 by
Story co-written with Cami Couch and edited by Keegan Wiggins Coping is how to effectively manage something difficult going on in a person’s life. This is much easier said than done, which is why both healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms need to be addressed for the students of WCU and the surrounding community to explore options […]
Whee Discriminate
May 15, 2018 by
Co-written with Keegan Wiggins Western Carolina University prides itself on being a diversified and inclusive institution, but that identity has been shaken after the racial incidents that happened since the beginning of the spring semester. Since the Whee Matter movement’s start in February, the administration has provided the student leaders and community with monthly reports of what […]
Service animals versus emotional support animals
April 11, 2018 by
WCU students were in for a ruff day after finding out the puppies that they were training didn’t qualify as service dogs in training and had to be sent away. Last year, Service Dogs Warren Retrievers, an organization that trains service dogs, gave students fluffy golden retriever puppies wearing “service dog in training” vests. The […]
