Have you paid a visit to Western Carolina University’s “restricted section” in Hunter Library? If not, you’re not alone. Most students haven’t and few actually know where it’s located. According to the website, Hunter Library houses over 620,000 volumes in print, nearly 18,000 media items, and over 1.5 million items on microform. What many don’t […]
WCU SAGA’s annual pride celebration
May 8, 2023 by
Story originally published in The Western Carolinian Western Carolina University’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) held their annual pride celebration Sunday, April 16 in the University Center following inclement weather. The celebration involved multiple vendors local to the Sylva and Asheville area and clubs at WCU that provide safe spaces, children’s story hour, adult story […]
Opinion: A reflection on four years
May 8, 2023 by
Nick Childs Opinion re-published from The Western Carolinian I’m set to graduate in May, and I don’t know what is coming next. Anybody else in similar shoes? Anybody else desperately want to leave and desperately want to stay at the same time? I’m feeling sentimental some these days as I cling to my college memories and […]
From rails to trail: the lost railroad to Cullowhee
May 7, 2023 by
If you’re an active walker, jogger, or runner in the area, chances are you’ve paid a visit to the Jackson County Greenway. If you haven’t, you’re in for a slice of rich history… With the trail being relatively flat and seemingly “hand cut” into the side of the mountain, this raises questions. Could this once […]
Local mill closure sparks fear into employees and residents alike
May 7, 2023 by
Canton is known for its iconic paper mill and even though the odor emitting from the stacks may seem foul to some, most Canton folks would agree it’s a familiar smell that reminds them of home. However, the reminiscent scent is slated to disappear in the coming months. According to an Asheville Citizens Times article, […]
