With the environmental crisis worsening, more places will be impacted by harsh weather conditions. AP reported that if the planet heats up an additional 3.4 ℉ (2 ℃), future generations will experience “five times the floods, storms, drought and heatwaves, according to a group of scientists at the IPCC.” Aside from the world’s governments coming […]
Casting a glance at the climbing community at WCU
March 24, 2022 by
As children grow up and develop, they begin testing the limits of their bodies as they improve their motor skills, including by trying to ascend to the heights of the world around them. This interest in climbing has a tendency to stick around as people get older, going from testing the limits of one’s body […]
Night of PRIDE to provide resources for members of LGBTQ+ community
March 24, 2022 by
In an effort to promote diversity and assist in the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community at WCU, the Diversity Committee of the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP) will be hosting Night of PRIDE Thursday, March 24. Night of PRIDE will also be hosted in partnership with Intercultural Affairs and Degree Plus. The event […]
The results are in – here’s your 2022 to 2023 SGA leadership
March 2, 2022 by
After a brief, yet ugly election, the results of the SGA elections are in. The election was marked by rumors of executive gossip, slandering among candidates and a Turning Point takeover on YikYak, an anonymous social media outlet. The Student Body President-Elect is Estefany Gordillo-Rivas, a second-year student majoring in forensic science and […]
Meet the candidates for WCU SGA’s 2022 leadership
February 25, 2022 by
Story co-produced with Savanna Tenenoff SGA at WCU has officially announced the candidates who are campaigning for the 2022 elections, which will serve the student body during the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Candidates are campaigning Feb. 21 through March 1, SGA announced via an Instagram post. Students will only be able to vote for […]
Hip hop duo Black Violin to bring electric performance to WCU
February 7, 2022 by
Black Violin, a Grammy-nominated American hip hop duo, will perform at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m., bringing an electric, energy-filled performance as part of WCU’s Black History Month events. Black Violin consists of two classically trained musicians, Kev Marcus, who plays the violin, and Wil B., who plays the viola. […]
