A week after his inauguration, President Donald Trump has already made controversial waves with his actions. Signing over 20 executive orders on Inauguration day, more than any President previously, which includes withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization, and also proclaiming that the United States will only recognize two sexes, male […]
Politico’s reporter Kruse: We should discuss politics and not separate because of opinions
January 29, 2025 by
WCU had a spring version of Valley Ballyhoo
January 26, 2025 by
Western Carolina University is home to over 120 recognized student organizations (RSOs) and seventy of those were present at the Campus Connections: RSO Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the University Center (UC) Grand Room. An RSO is a club or organization that is officially recognized and supported by WCU’s Student Government Association (SGA). RSOs […]
Renovation of Dillsboro’s Jarret House is coming along
January 23, 2025 by
Story was originally published in The Sylva Herald Jan. 22 edition. Dillsboro leaders heard an update on progress at the Jarrett House at its first town hall meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 13. New bathrooms at Monteith Park, snow removal, FEMA hurricane meetings and a sewer and water line were also on the […]
Repealing the Department of Education: what it means for public school funding and vulnerable students
December 12, 2024 by
Story co-produced with Marie Spencer President-Elect Donald Trump ran on a campaign aligned with Project 2025, a document outlining the GOP’s plan to instill radical changes to public policy. Written by The Heritage Foundation and other conservative organizations, Project 2025 proposes several significant changes for the U.S. government, including dismantling the federal Department of Education. […]
Queer and Christian at WCU: navigating faith, identity and acceptance in local churches
December 12, 2024 by
Story co-produced with Callia Addikis “I think the biggest thing is how [being gay] set me back, with being able to love who I love, and not living my life based off of an artifact,” says Kinley Lewis, a student of environmental science at WCU. WCU has a diverse student population, with students who […]
Swain County passes alcohol referendum
December 11, 2024 by
On Nov. 6, 2024, Swain County voted to allow the on-premises sale of wine and malt beverages. Prior to the 2024 election, businesses inside of Bryson City city limits were allowed to sell alcohol. This decision has shown Swain County residents’ trust in business owners to safely and responsibly sell alcohol. This trust has given […]
