Misinformation is always around us, spread by social media and word of mouth. In recent years, elections have received more misinformation about them, and this year’s focus is on illegal immigrants voting. Claims of illegal immigrants first circulated from a tweet made by Maria Bartiromo saying there were lines of illegal immigrants outside DMVs in […]
Student opinions on economy and inflation
November 10, 2024 by
The economy and inflation are significant factors behind students’ choice of candidates this election year. Western Carolina University students share their opinions on why these are important factors. Story co-produced with Parker Jacobs.
Celebrity endorsements: Yay or nay?
November 8, 2024 by
This elections Kamala Harris and the democrats received a lot of endorsements from celebrities – on their social media, opening rallies encouraging their fans to go and vote. See what students as Western Carolina University had to say about this. Story co-produced with Callie Addikis
Live 2024 Election coverage
November 6, 2024 by
Students in several communication classes and student organizations produced and live-streamed the election coverage on Nov. 5. Check out our individual stories at WCJ- Election coverage and watch the full program bellow.
WCU suspends classes until Oct. 21
October 4, 2024 by
WCU leadership made a decision late on Oct. 3 to not go back to classes next week and go straight to fall break until Oct. 21. Provost Richard Starnes in an interview with WCU student-run radio station WWCU said that this decision was done to provide time for students, faculty and staff and the community […]
