Since the Fall of 2014 WCU’s campus, along with over 350 other universities nationwide, first year and transfer students are required to complete Everfi’s online sexual assault program called “Haven.” The program not only teaches students about sexual assault, but a big part of the program is also intervention and prevention, teaching students when and […]
Sexual assault prevention online program “Haven” may not be right for universities
December 2, 2015 by
“Haven” sexual assault program may use inaccurate statistics
November 20, 2015 by
Western Carolina University’s Department of Student Community Ethics requires all incoming students to complete an online alcohol education, Alcohol Edu, and sexual assault prevention courses, Haven. The programs are administered through a private company, EverFi. Some critics say the statistics used by the Haven program are inaccurate and can skew the results of surveys. For the full […]
WCU student addresses sexual assault on college campuses
November 19, 2015 by
A recent survey (spring 2015) conducted by the Association of American Universities (AAU) on 27 university campuses throughout the United States, reported that 23 percent of female college students are sexually assaulted due to physical force, threat of physical force or incapacitation. Out of this percentage, 10.8 percent experienced penetration. WCU criminal justice student, Beth […]
Show Review: Laura Marling @ The Orange Peel
November 16, 2015 by
“So what kind of music does she play?” asked one of my concert companions as she cut a chunk off of her free-range chicken tender. The three of us decided to catch up over a true Asheville classic –Farm Burger—before making the trek over a few blocks to the Orange Peel. I find myself in […]
Base Camp skydiving adventure
November 10, 2015 by
Author works for Base Camp. “We have a problem,” said my instructor, Peanut, with no trace of panic in his voice. We had just opened up the parachute, and before he said this I was just screaming in excitement. Before I knew it, we were free falling …again. I was still clueless and continued screaming […]
Adding a star to the band’s flag
November 9, 2015 by
Who is Julia Sanchez? “Julia was a social butterfly. She was known for smiling all the time. She was determined. Julia never met a stranger,” said Julia’s mom, Dotty Sanchez. Julia is the new star of the Pride of the Mountain Marching band (POTM). Julia Sanchez grew up in Fuquay Varina, NC. When it was […]
