Seasonal depression in full swing for some WCU students 

Story was co-produced with Kendall Harris Seasonal depression is beginning to kick in for many college students as fall comes to an end.  The Mayo Clinic defines seasonal depression as a depression relating to the seasons. It affects many people every year, but college students are most at risk due to the changes in climate […]

How are you, really?

Story was co-produced with  Kilikena Jordan For many young adults, college is a time of growth, learning and exploration. However, for some college students, this transition into adulthood can be a time of significant change and challenge to their emotional and mental well-being. With many students beginning and ending their school year with COVID-19, this […]

WCU students affected by COVID-19

Most students in college stress about grades and social life, however during a global pandemic, they are risking their lives to go to school. As of Nov. 23, 406 students have tested positive for COVID-19 at WCU since the start of testing on July 1 as reported by the university’ss COVID-19 Data Dashboard. However, this information […]

WCU: Racial tensions come to light

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.

Western Carolina continues ‘Out of the Dark’

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Western Carolina University students walked virtually, alongside the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) NC Statewide Out of the Darkness Walk. The event was held on Facebook Live and Facebook Watch and included a slideshow, honor beads ceremony, and the chance for several people to speak out about their own […]

CAPS, REACH, or the Police: What to do in a domestic violence situation

It was a situation out of nearly every woman’s nightmares. On a Saturday morning, in mid-October of 2019, a female Western Carolina student (whom we will call “Anne” for privacy reasons) broke up with her boyfriend. His response spiraled into something that would cause panic throughout her entire household. The boyfriend had slept over at Anne’s apartment and […]