From the WCU Office of Public Relations The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees approved a schedule of tuition and fees for the 2017-18 academic year that includes a 2 percent increase in tuition for students from North Carolina and a 3 percent increase in mandatory fees. The proposal, unanimously approved by the board at […]
WCU’s goals for the future shed light on recent parking changes
December 12, 2016 by
This story was co-written with Chris Lang. With a growing student body and a limited amount of space, students and faculty alike fear for the future of parking on the Western Carolina University campus. Many students complain about the availability of parking on campus as it is, sometimes claiming that they are unable to find […]
WCU continues to grow as one of the leading NC universities in sustainability
December 9, 2016 by
Story was co-written/ produced with Matt Ober. What do hog farms, biofuels, recycling bins, and Energy Star certifications have in common? They’re all a part of the sustainability efforts on the WCU campus. Environmental sustainability is the ability for resources to be sustained or supported. By becoming a sustainable campus, students and faculty at WCU […]
WCU maintaining a green campus
December 9, 2016 by
Western Carolina University has not only been rated as one of the top environmentally responsible schools, but are also continuously working to make changes in reducing energy consumption on and off campus. The Princeton Review has rated WCU as one of the top environmentally responsible colleges for the sixth consecutive year in North America. Click […]
Southeast wildfires consume thoughts of WNC residents
December 7, 2016 by
Major drought and dry weather reaching across the southeast has made is easy for wildfires to start. According to the US Forest Service, 59 out of the 61 wildfires were located in the southeast during November. There are currently no active wildfires in Western North Carolina, according to the West Macon Volunteer Fire Department. The […]
Joanna Woodson: Your voice matters, dammit
December 6, 2016 by
It wasn’t until three weeks after the election that the Jackson County Board of Elections finally sat down for canvassing day. Until this year I wasn’t aware that canvassing day–a time after the election board members go one by one through questionable provisional ballots and determine which ones will count–existed. To me, provisional ballots existed […]
