Story originally published in The Sylva Herald in Jan. 29 edition. History never goes away and neither did the Webster Historical Society. Last week, about 20 people met at Webster United Methodist Church to pump some life back into the organization. Attendees ranged from newer Webster residents to those currently and formerly on the Webster […]
The crime of campus kickflips
February 7, 2025 by
What’s the hardest thing about skateboarding?The fall. To many students’ dismay, WCU’s policy banning skateboarding is campus wide and active, prohibiting students from using skateboards for leisure or transportation anywhere on WCU streets and sidewalks. The ban, which also prohibits the use of rollerblades and roller skates, aims to promote a safe environment on campus. […]
Trump’s executive orders on undocumented citizens worries students and WCU administration
February 5, 2025 by
President Donald Trump has made his stance clear when it comes to the United States-Mexico border: deport undocumented citizens, close the borders and make immigration and asylum more difficult in the United States. Many members of the Latinx community on Western Carolina University’s campus are worried. Worried about their loved ones who may be in […]
Black History 101 Mobile Museum visits WCU
February 5, 2025 by
“Black history is American history, and we want to give people a thorough understanding of how broad and deep our contributions to society have been,” said Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. Western Carolina University and DegreePlus hosted the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Feb. 3 to provide a […]
“Crazy goofy fun”: The Outhouse Races return
February 5, 2025 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald Feb. 5 edition. Outhouses are a rare sight these days and occupied outhouses on skis sliding downhill even rarer. Visitors to the Sapphire Valley Ski Area can enjoy the sight in February when the Great Sapphire Outhouse Race hits the slopes. “It’s like NASCAR on ice,” said RJ […]
Mountain Heritage Center captures history with new George Masa exhibit
January 29, 2025 by
When George Masa took a picture of the Smoky Mountains, he wasn’t just taking a picture of their landscape, he was taking a picture of their future. The Mountain Heritage Center opened an exhibit on Friday, Jan. 17 until Aug. 15, 2025, for people to learn about Masa’s life and see some of the photos […]
