(Story was updated on Sept. 26, 2012) Success could define the National Voter Registration Day that was held on Tuesday, Sept. 25 on the UC lawn. The students had a chance to meet some of the candidates running for office, register to vote in November and channel their inner child on several carnival-style inflatables. Photos […]
Students learn about modern-day racism in assembly
September 25, 2012 by
Last week was WCU’s 13th Annual Diversity Week and the university was honored with a presentation from speaker Tim Wise entitled “Racism in America: How far we have come, and how far are we going?” Wise has been an anti-racism speaker and activist since he graduated Tulane University in New Orleans, and has published two […]
“My vote doesn’t matter”
September 25, 2012 by
Student participation in elections is a sign for a healthy democracy and when this part of the electorate does not go out to vote because they think their vote makes no difference it is a problem for the whole society. “Toss in uncertain job prospects, cuts to higher education, and massive student debt, and it’s no […]
Horace Kephart exhibit at WCU
September 22, 2012 by
The Mountain Heritage Center has a new exhibit titled, “Horace Kephart in the Great Smoky Mountains”. Horace Kephart was an author and avid outdoorsman, with ties to the local area, taking up residence in both Dillsboro and Bryson City, N.C. He is most known for his book “Our Southern Highlanders,” published in 1913 which depicted […]
Touchscreen voting: the good, the bad, and the ugly
September 21, 2012 by
Direct- recording electronic (DRE) voting systems have been a topic of controversy among the voting world for some time. Is it accurate, what are the flaws, and is your vote really anonymous? But like all technology, good and bad qualities and experiences create many different opinions. According to the New York Times, during a Florida […]
