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
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 […]
Indivisible rocks the vote
September 23, 2024 by
Elections are in less than two months, and registering voters is in full swing. Local non-partisan group Indivisible Common Ground teamed up with Sylva Pride on Sept. 14 for the Rock the Vote event. All while enjoying music and dancing, attendees registered to vote, wrote letters to new voters, met with candidates running in local […]
SGA and UASWS work together to raise student wages
December 26, 2023 by
The Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success ended the year with important initiative – raising the minimum wage for students working for WCU. To do that they are collaborating with the Student Government Association. ] UASWS started in the summer of 2022 after current president, Aiás Vysagoth, realized how many of his co-workers needed second […]
