The story of kudzu is one of many trials and tribulations experienced by early farmers. Now, many years later, their descendants have learned of a way to turn kudzu into unique decorations made for any home. Kudzu has been in the United States since the late 19th century. It first was seen in a display […]
The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) raises funds for Homebase
The SPJ chapter at WCU rang in the holidays with a bake sale to support Western Carolina’s Homebase College Ministry. The chapter raised over $600 and delivered seven gift cards in value of $100 and $50 to Homebase on Dec. 5. Director of Homebase, Dr. Jim Dean, said that gift cards are the best way […]
Indigenous students and community members “rock their mocks” to bring awareness
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been on this land for much longer than Western Carolina University. This is something that the WCU Cherokee Center and Native American Student Organization wanted to make very clear on Nov. 15 as they marched around campus for the Rock Your Mocks walk. “Rock Your Mocks is significant […]