Last Minute Productions (LMP) welcomed to the stage, The Great DuBois! The UC Grandroom teemed with life as audiences young and old filled the seats. The event took place on Jan. 31 and there were 295 people in attendance. The traveling circus duo brought out all the stops with their spectacular variety show. Aerialist, contortionist […]
ChatGPT – student’s new favorite tool
February 6, 2023 by
“ChatGPT, the cutting-edge AI language model developed by OpenAI, is revolutionizing the way people interact with technology, offering instant and accurate responses to an ever-growing range of queries.” ChatGPT wrote that description of itself, proving just how innovative this technology can be. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that was released to the public at […]
Red Cross certifications at Western Carolina University
February 3, 2023 by
Whether you’re a student, faculty or community member, two hours of your time (or less) could save lives. WCU Campus Recreation Center (CRC) hosted the first Red Cross Certification course of the spring semester on Jan. 26, where four participants were trained in first aid, automated external defibrillator and CPR skills. Jessica Dean, associate director […]
WCU’s professor’s insight on protests in Iran
February 1, 2023 by
The Western Carolina Pagan Student Association hosted a Silence Against Violence event last semester and some of the students protested the treatment and violence against woman in Iran. The participating members all wore black as a symbol, a tradition started in 2001 where women hold silent vigils to protest against violence. Jenna Orbeck, the head […]
One-woman show teaches WCU ‘You’re not what you’ve been through’
January 30, 2023 by
Western Carolina University was moved by an emotional and entertaining telling of Dr. Tiffany Jackson’s own life and hardships through a showcase of her musical talents and expertise. Members of the audience were faced with raw discussions of racial identity and left the show with an earned perspective for what it may have been like […]
WCU student struggles with eating disorders
January 27, 2023 by
Addressing mental health among all ages is important but especially on campuses after COVID-19. Western Carolina University is also noticing an increased need for addressing mental health. The Director of WCU Counseling and Psychological Services, Kim Gorman, said for WCU Magazine’s special issue on Mental Health that CAPS has a slight increase of students seeking […]
