Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 6 edition Tobacco, once a cash crop in the hills and hollers around Jackson County, is now the schools’ Public Enemy #1. Last Tuesday the Jackson County Board of Education passed a resolution aimed at curbing the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes in schools. The board approved […]
Shadow experiences goes beyond expectations
May 3, 2023 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 27 edition Jackson County Early College students are taking job shadowing to the next level. Every year JCEC seniors are required to take on a job shadow as part of their curriculum. This year, some students went above and beyond the requirements for this project by getting […]
WCU weighs food waste to bring mindfulness to students
May 1, 2023 by
WCU is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, making it a hot spot for college students that both enjoy nature leisurely and for their careers. This was reflected in the “Earth Month” celebrations held by both Eco CATS and Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) rather than having just one day celebrating the planet. On […]
Diversity bringing people together through community engagement project
April 12, 2023 by
In a quiet classroom, tables are unevenly shoved together, and each table is lined with a collection of ceramic pots. No one pot looks the same, coming in a range of sizes and shapes. Each blank pot stands proudly waiting for a colorful arrangement of rainbow themed paint. “What should we paint on them?” a […]
Greening Up set to kick off festival season
March 9, 2023 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, March 9 edition. The first leaves to fall are on the top of the mountain. There is no festival.But when the first green at the bottom of the mountainsides starts working its way up it is time to wear bright clothes, get out into fresh spring air and […]
