Black History Month is a time where the nation pauses, and takes time to recognize and celebrate African-American culture. WCJ wanted to talk about issue of incarceration rates among African-Americans in the United States. The National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (NAACP), and their legal team consistently update their criminal justice fact sheet […]
MLK keynote speaker addresses equality
January 28, 2020 by
The fight for dignity and equality is still going on, and it can be achieved with non-violence just as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us. This was the message keynote speaker, Dr. Oralene Simmons, preached during WCU celebration of the MLK week. Simmons is a native of western North Carolina and is known for her advocacy […]
Taylor Purus: The journey behind a dream
November 13, 2018 by
For Taylor Purus, WCU senior and pitcher, dreams and aspirations of playing Major League Baseball has come with a price tag. From Tommy John surgery to waiting two years to get an offer to play at Western Carolina University, it has not been an easily-paved road for Purus. Originally from Long Island, New York, Purus […]
Hasan Davis presents York at Western Carolina University
November 5, 2018 by
WCU students and community got to learn a bit of American history through the story of York t as performed by Hasan Davis on Oct. 25 in University Center Theater in front of a small audience of around 30 people. Written and starred by Davis, the monologue production tells a story of disappointment and trial as the […]
