Campus police battle to find balance in personal and work-life

Story co-written/produced with Jessica StephensCampus police push past their personal lives and stride to keep students’ safety their first priority on Western’s campus during the 2021-2022 school year. Under the WCUPD’s website, it is stated that officers balance their personal and professional lives while keeping perspective and a sense of humor. Our reporter Savanna Tenenoff, […]

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 […]

One man, 30+ cats

A Siamese cat named Samson waits outside the door of the shelter. When entering, the meows of 43 cats can be heard all over the shelter, ready for their first meal of the day. Morning doses of medication, feedings, litter box cleanings and plenty of playtime keep the sole employee of CatMan2 busy. The smell […]

Alex Kotlowitz Brings Important Topics to WCU Students

Alex Kotlowitz, best-selling author of “The Other Side of the River” visited Western Carolina University on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to discuss his book with students. “The Other Side of the River” was chosen as WCU’s one book for 2021-2022. It was chosen because of its relation to the campus theme, water. The book also details […]

Tattoo Arts Convention returns to Asheville Nov. 5-7

If the body is a temple, who says it can’t be a heavily decorated temple?  The city of Asheville will host its second Tattoo Arts Convention at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Nov. 5-7.  Hosted by Villain Arts, the family-friendly convention will feature special guests like Al Fliction and Holli Marie, who have both competed on […]