Senior dual communication and sociology major Drue Stinnett used her last semester of college as an opportunity to take on a topic that intrigued her – “blackfishing.” “Basically, white women are altering their bodies through cosmetic procedures, surgery, certain workouts, tanning, etc. to the point of looking black or biracial. This is obviously problematic for […]
PIKE’s returns to WCU’s campus
April 9, 2019 by
The story was co-written with Mary McCay After being absent from campus for 5 years, the Zeta Xi chapter Pi Kappa Alpha, known as PIKE, is returning to Western Carolina University’s campus. After being suspended for hazing accusations in 2015, the new 2019 “colony” of the Zeta Xi chapter of PIKE is coming back with […]
Mission, passion continue for Sims and Cat Museum
April 4, 2019 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on April 3, 2019. Have you ever loved something so much that you dedicate a museum to it? That’s exactly what Harold Sims did, spreading his love of cats to Jackson County and beyond. The American Museum of the Housecat is a collection of all things […]
She Rambles Podcast Episode 4: Public School vs. Home Schooling
April 3, 2019 by
Written story produced by Elise Holbrook. Podcast episode produced in collaboration with Drue Stinnett. Did you attend public schools, or were you home-schooled? And, how many people do you know who were home-schooled for part or all of their education? When public and home-schooled children compare their experiences, the differences can be enlightening. I was […]
WCU fees increase for 2019-2020 school year
April 3, 2019 by
NC Promise guarantees that tutition prices will stay the same, however, the WCU Board of Trustees approved increases in fees, board and meal plans in December and students can expect to pay higher prices in Fall 2019. In total, with the most popular meal plan and standard residence hall, in- state students can expect to […]
Photo Story: 2019 Assault on Blackrock
April 3, 2019 by
Sylva’s Pinnacle Park was abuzz on March 23 with early morning activity as the annual extreme trail running race kicked off. Cars lined the normally quiet parking lot as event volunteers and organizers prepared for what was to be the biggest race to date. With over 128 entrants from more than four states coming to […]
