As election day comes upon us, it’s crunch time for voters to decide who they want to represent them. Voters need to know who aligns more with their standards and look past the soundbites they hear from news outlets, social media and attack ads. Candidate profiles are vital to voters when making crucial decisions in local, […]
Understanding COVID procedures and reporting
September 15, 2020 by
Western Carolina University uses a COVID-19 dashboard to track current cases and tally the total number of COVID cases on campus. As of 10:31 a.m. Sept. 14, there are currently 2 new cases today, 9 new cases from the previous week, 7 students in quarantine in Madison and 57 self-isolating off campus. At a glance, […]
Cawthorn, Davis clash on night two of ‘Best in the West’ debate
September 9, 2020 by
Originally published in The Western Carolinian on Sept. 9, 2020. The Saturday, Sept. 5 NC-11 Congressional debate between Democrat Moe Davis and Republican Madison Cawthorn featured words like “liberal lawyer,” “no experience” and “liar.” The ‘Best in the West’ doubleheader was hosted at Western Carolina University and organized by Blue Ridge Public Radio, Mountain Xpress and Smoky […]
Elections 2020: NC-11 candidates for US Congress
September 3, 2020 by
Originally published in The Western Carolinian on Sept. 3, 2020. As election day comes upon us, it’s crunch time for voters to decide who they want to represent them. Voters need to know who aligns more with their standards and look past the soundbites they hear from news outlets, social media and attack ads. Candidate […]
Harrill residents are “unsettled” after COVID cluster is identified
September 3, 2020 by
Western Carolina University announced via email on Tuesday that a cluster of 17 students have tested positive in Harrill residence hall. The university said that they are prepared for many different scenarios, including changing instruction modality if warranted. “Public health is a shared responsibility – and it is one that we take seriously,” WCU’s Chancellor, […]
WCU: Racial tensions come to light
August 25, 2020 by
Over the weekend, two separate videos of WCU students making racist comments surfaced on social media. Here’s what happened next. The following video contains content that may be disturbing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. For previous coverage click here.
