Graduation is swiftly approaching and a new batch of Western students are about to enter the real world. How are they going to prepare for this drastic change in life? How are they going to find a job and present themselves as professionals? Western Carolina goes above and beyond with assisting students to prepare for […]
Rapper Wale and artist Niykee Heaton wind down Student Appreciation Week
April 24, 2017 by
It’s student appreciation week at Western Carolina University and artists came through, but sometimes the artists selected can be obscure or not really well-known. Still, did Western turn up the heat with these two artists, and do students at Western feel appreciated? “I’m surprised Wale came to campus, said Tyler Jones, WCU student over the […]
A taste of Africa
April 22, 2017 by
Co-written by: Taylor Harbison The Organization of African students (OAS) brought a taste of their homeland to WCU this week. On April 19, as a kick-off to their organization, the OAS hosted “Taste of Africa.” This event allowed students to sample dishes from different countries such as plantains, chin chin, meat pies and puff puffs. Held […]
Make it yours: Showing off your personality
April 21, 2017 by
This story was originally published in The Crossroads Chronicle on April 19, 2017. Thanks to big box stores, home décor can become streamlined and commercial. Things that people actually like have taken a backseat to popular décor trends. Personality can often get lost in all the hustle and bustle of home decorating, but adding one’s […]
Appalachian Trailhead 110: How Franklin, NC benefits from hikers
April 20, 2017 by
Story is co-written with Ashley Kairis and Kayla Minion Franklin, North Carolina, sits 110 miles from Springer Mountain, the starting point for most Appalachian Trail hikers. Over the years, Franklin has seen an increase in thru hikers and has welcomed them with open arms. In 2010, Franklin became the very first Appalachian Trail Community. “Every year […]
SEI unveils EV charging station, announces new sustainable projects
April 20, 2017 by
Author is a member of the Sustainable Energy Initiative. Every semester, $5 from every student’s fees goes into a fund controlled by the Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) at WCU. The committee is made up of WCU faculty and staff that want to promote sustainability on campus. Students and faculty can propose brick and mortar projects […]
