Carnival is back to WCU!

The rescheduled carnival is returning on April 19-20 from 4-9 p.m. on the UC lawns of the center of WCU. Last Minute Productions (LMP) is hosting the event for Student Appreciation Week (SAW) along with Department of Campus Activities (DCA).  “SAW for us is a way to celebrate our students and student leaders. During SAW, […]

Upcoming events in Sylva & Dillsboro

The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 6 edition Easter Hat Parade: Dillsboro Merchants Association (DMA) will be holding their 34th annual Easter Hat Parade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 16 and will meet at the Dogwood’s parking lot. Families can come and make a free hat to wear for […]

WCU has a problem with communication

Op-ed co-written with Rachel Lepine Recently, we were trying to gather information about a story for the Western Carolina Journalist. Our initial research had us believing that this story was about a fundraiser that went to the athletics club at WCU. That information was far from the truth. It turned out that the story was not […]

WCU holds sixth annual “I Love WCU” celebration

Story co-written with Rachel Lepine February at WCU is the month of giving and showing love to the campus through the “I Love WCU” celebration. For six years this love was shown through campaigns, card writing, and competitions among students featuring the best social media post or video on why they love WCU. We ask […]

WCU students hold candlelight vigil for Disability day of Mourning

Story co-written with Jessica Stephens. The Disabled Students United club of WCU held a candlelight vigil for Disability Day of Mourning to commemorate those who lost their lives to filicide. The event took place on Tuesday, March 1, by the Catafount at 6 p.m. More than 20 students were in attendance. Attendees took turns telling […]

Students speak out on Western Carolina University’s Dining Services

Co-written/production with Tyler Harris and Graylon Turner Originally published in Spring 2022 The WCU Dining Services have not met the expectations of restaurant employees and student customers. WCU Dining had problems finding enough people to work for them since Fall 2020. Many restaurants like Steak and Shake, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Which Wich and Brown cafeteria […]