Story co-written/produced with Charles Gadie Walking through the door, visitors are greeted with a smile from the student workers at the front desk and a sense of curiosity. Many wondering ‘what is this hidden place’. The Mountain Heritage Center is Western Carolina University’s museum of southern Appalachian history and culture. Currently in their gallery exhibit, the […]
Innovations to help with self care
May 3, 2022 by
For many people, blow drying your hair is a small task overlooked by many. But for a person with disabilities blow drying your hair can be a necessary but almost impossible task. In January Allison Royer, a mechanical engineering student, submitted a project idea for an oscillating hair dryer holder as part of an assignment. […]
WCU fraternity helps local community through recycling
May 2, 2022 by
Story co-written/produced with Jessica Stephens and Graylon Turner. Recycling is a complicated process. It can be difficult to know what to recycle and where to take it. Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Pi Delta found out just how difficult recycling is when participating in the Trex plastic film recycling challenge. APO held a donation table on […]
WCU student makes all kinds of art
May 2, 2022 by
Story co-written/ produced with Rachel Lepine and Jessica Stephens. A jack of all trades is a master of none, but why not master them all? WCU student, Gillian Kaminski, seems to be doing just that with her artwork. Kaminski is a sophomore at WCU. She is an art education major with a passion for creating […]
The quilts in the Mountain Heritage Center tell a story of traditions
April 29, 2022 by
Story co-written/produced with Charles Gadie There are 21 quilts displayed in the Mountain Heritage Center’s main room, each with a story behind it. Whether it’s a story on the pattern, the fabric or the maker, each quilt is original. Generally, a quilt is made up of a decorative top, a warm filler called batting or […]
International Festival’s celebration of cultures returns
April 29, 2022 by
The International Festival returned to Western’s fountain area Thursday, April 28 to bring awareness and celebration of other countries’ cultures within and across our campus. This was the first festival since the spring of 2019. The festival went from noon to after 3 p.m. The festival, hosted by WCU’s Global Ambassador Program, a subdivision of […]
