Version of story originally published in the Western Carolinian Many students enjoy the good food and convenient location of the Catamount Eats food truck. That is easy to see from the lines that wrap around the small sidewalk between the McKee and Killian building. The food truck is nothing new and has been going around […]
Mujeres Con Un Proposito; a place of belonging
April 12, 2023 by
Originally published in print in The Western Carolinian. Mujeres Con Un Proposito “Women with a purpose” (MCP) is a student lead club for Latinas to create an empowering and welcoming space for women of color and to help the Latinx community. “Being able to have that sense of community and women around me that inspire […]
Diversity bringing people together through community engagement project
April 12, 2023 by
In a quiet classroom, tables are unevenly shoved together, and each table is lined with a collection of ceramic pots. No one pot looks the same, coming in a range of sizes and shapes. Each blank pot stands proudly waiting for a colorful arrangement of rainbow themed paint. “What should we paint on them?” a […]
A WCU professor’s small step for making space travel history
April 12, 2023 by
After many decades, humans are exploring the stars again, and one WCU professor got the chance of a lifetime to help them reach the Moon again! Dr. Amy Fagan is a geology professor who also teaches astronomy courses. It’s clear from the LEGO lunar lander on her desk that her interest in the project goes […]
Mold isn’t just found in buildings, it’s a nuisance for microbiologists
April 9, 2023 by
Mold is a fickle fungus that WCU has battled with. Hunter Library had a mold growth issue, and many infected books were thrown away. The CAT studios were cleaned for mold on March 15 after two years. Dehumidifiers are in many school buildings, to prevent mold growth. I wanted to know more about the science […]
