On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Western Carolina University students walked virtually, alongside the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) NC Statewide Out of the Darkness Walk. The event was held on Facebook Live and Facebook Watch and included a slideshow, honor beads ceremony, and the chance for several people to speak out about their own […]
Future Catamount creates reusable COVID-19 face masks
April 13, 2020 by
Future Catamount Sarah Bowen is doing her part to slow the spread of coronavirus in her community of Durham, North Carolina. She’s making reusable face masks to stop the wearer from coughing or sneezing directly on another person. Watch the full story below. Sarah began producing masks for her immediate family but was inspired to […]
HOMEBASE still offering services amongst COVID-19
April 8, 2020 by
During the COVID-19 crisis a lot of students working on or near campus lost their jobs. Leading to lower or no income for necessary expenses like rent, food and hygiene needs. The university is offering a student relief fund for students who need to pay for these expenses. Another resource including food, hygiene needs, and housing being […]
Case for Census is presented at a library gathering
April 8, 2020 by
This story was originally published in the Sylva Herald on March 4, 2020. The 2020 Census could mean more government funds and representation for North Carolina. Census Partnership Specialist Charles Megown spoke on behalf of the United States Census at the Jackson County Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 27, to try and promote the importance of […]
Why Rush: The stigma behind Greek life
March 30, 2020 by
According to the American Freshman, a survey done through the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, as of 2018, 12% of incoming university students reported having a high chance of joining a fraternity or sorority. This is a 1% increase from 2015. On Western’s campus alone, there are 13 active fraternity chapters and eight active sorority […]
WCU transitions online; graduation ceremonies postponed
March 20, 2020 by
with additional reporting by Nicole Ellison. Western Carolina University is moving classes online on Monday, March 23, and students should plan to continue online or alternative instruction as directed by their professors through May 8. In response to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, WCU is postponing all spring commencement ceremonies originally scheduled for May 8 […]
