Story is co-written and edited by Chelsea Komer and Lucy Jones In recent years, there has been a tremendous and discernible lack of communication about sexual assault between all levels of the hierarchy at Western Carolina University. With this lack of communication comes the lack of awareness about this ever-growing issue while only increasing the […]
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The never-ending game of telephone – what happens when we do not talk about sexual assault
September 6, 2018 by
Creating a discussion about sexual assault, domestic violence and harassment
September 6, 2018 by
Co-written and edited with Lucy Jones , Brannon Mahaley and Morgan Miller For our final project in our news reporting class, we agreed that it was important to talk about sexual assault, harassment and domestic violence. While exploring this topic, we have made some unbelievable discoveries and revelations about Western Carolina University’s campus and the lack […]
April Showers bring Valley of the Lilies winners
April 9, 2018 by
Co written by Jonathan Birek It was a rainy morning in Cullowhee for the annual Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5k run. The cloudy skies and muddy conditions however did not prevent a successful race. “Rain is definitely in the forecast,” said Shauna Sage, Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness. “But we should […]
WCU speaks on gun control
March 16, 2018 by
National School Walkout Day was March 14 and over 50 people came together on campus supporting and honoring the 17 people who died in a shooting in Parkland, Florida. Students across the nation planned to leave their classrooms for 17 minutes in memory of the 17 people who lost their lives in the deadly shooting […]
WCU continues to grow as one of the leading NC universities in sustainability
December 9, 2016 by
Story was co-written/ produced with Matt Ober. What do hog farms, biofuels, recycling bins, and Energy Star certifications have in common? They’re all a part of the sustainability efforts on the WCU campus. Environmental sustainability is the ability for resources to be sustained or supported. By becoming a sustainable campus, students and faculty at WCU […]
The Western Carolina Journalist staff
WCJ Staff Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 Editor-in Chief & News Editor Mattilynn Sneed – msneed2@catamount.wcu.edu Sports editor Madison Schwarz – mhschwarz1@catamount.wcu.edu Arts & entertainment editor Benton Craven – bwcraven1@catamount.wcu.edu Photo Editor Elijah Lautzenheiser – eclautzenheiser1@catamount.wcu.edu Election 2024 Reporting Team Marrah Ste. Marie – mgstemarie1@catamount.wcu.edu Cora Haste – cphaste1@catamount.wcu.edu Mackenzie Atkinson – mlatkinson1@catamount.wcu.edu Stewart Butler […]
