Western Carolina University’s Chancellor, David Belcher, said North Carolina law House Bill 2 (HB2) has caused potential students to withdraw their applications, and some donors refuse to give money as long as the law is active. HB2 says people must use public restrooms, locker rooms and shower facilities designated for the biological sex on their birth certificate. The legislature […]
WCU Chancellor addresses campus diversity issues
April 13, 2016 by
Western Carolina University’s Chancellor, David Belcher, proposed his three-point plan at increasing diversity and inclusion on campus during a one-on-one interview Tuesday, April 12. Belcher said providing information about campus policies, engaging people in conversation and using feedback to create a list of approaches is his plan to make WCU more diverse. “What I’m trying to do […]
New UNC President visits WCU
March 12, 2016 by
The new president of the University of North Carolina system, Margaret Spellings, visited WCU Friday to promote the NC bond referendum and share her vision for the UNC system. In front of the Board of Trustees, Spellings laid out her top priorities for the UNC system: enhance faculty and staff salaries, work on accountability, STEM […]
SGA elections happening now
March 10, 2016 by
Over 35 candidates are campaigning for Western Carolina University’s student government association for the 2016-2017 academic year. All executive and senatorial positions are up for grabs this election cycle as well with three students vying for the presidency. Students will receive an email with a link to vote on March 13 and 14. The elections committee will […]
Student government association seeks four new senators
February 15, 2016 by
Corrected 2:40 p.m. Feb. 16: An earlier version of this article had the senator application deadline as Feb. 16, it has been corrected to Feb. 17 The Student Government Association (SGA) at Western Carolina University is replacing four senators in the spring 2016 semester. Faculty adviser, Karen Farmer, said the four did not meet semester […]
Winter storm Jonas hits Jackson County
January 22, 2016 by
Updated 11:12 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23 Road conditions worsened overnight into Saturday morning, Jan. 23, causing hazardous conditions for drivers, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said in a press conference. The below-freezing temperatures allowed water on the roads to re-freeze creating black ice among other hazardous conditions. In Jackson County, temperatures Saturday will not rise […]
