Chants of “No Justice, No Peace” and “What do we want? Change! When do we want it? Now!” rang out through the crowd of government officials, administration, faculty and students that had gathered on Friday, March 2 on Western Carolina University’s campus for the ground-breaking ceremony of the new Tom Apodaca Science building. These chants […]
Let the Madness begin
March 17, 2018 by
The first two days of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament have shown why it is called March Madness. The opening games included overtime, last second shots, and a historic upset that has secured a spot in this year’s One Shining Moment. The first weekend finished with University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s unprecedented victory over top […]
WCU flag lowered in honor of Cherokee elder and “Beloved Man” Jerry Wolfe’s passing
March 16, 2018 by
In memory of Cherokee elder Jeremiah “Jerry” Wolfe, who passed away on Monday, March 12, the Western Carolina University flag was lowered to half-staff on March 16. Wolfe was a champion of Cherokee culture, history and language who would give a story on some aspect of his personal experiences, including his experience in WWII and […]
WCU speaks on gun control
March 16, 2018 by
National School Walkout Day was March 14 and over 50 people came together on campus supporting and honoring the 17 people who died in a shooting in Parkland, Florida. Students across the nation planned to leave their classrooms for 17 minutes in memory of the 17 people who lost their lives in the deadly shooting […]
WCU breaks ground on the Apodaca Science Building
March 7, 2018 by
Co-written with Brannon Mahaley Multimedia by Kevin McNamara The crowd buzzed with anticipation on a windy Friday afternoon in Cullowhee, NC in readiness for the ceremony to begin. Politicians, department heads, the chancellor, deans, professors and students alike packed the small space between the Hunter Library and the existing Natural Sciences Building to bear witness to […]
Spring Break Fever is spreading around campus!
March 2, 2018 by
WCU students are excited for the upcoming spring break next week, March 3 to 10. For some, this week long break is a great time to go home and relax with their families and for others it is the perfect time to travel. This break will allow everyone to catch up on their sleep and […]
