Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. In 2020 for people 15-24 years old who died, 16.9% died from suicide. In 2021 14.5% in the same age bracket died from suicide. Western Carolina University wanted to change that for their students, so a student-run organization, Out of the Darkness, was started […]
The virtual Tunnel of Oppression
May 5, 2021 by
The Tunnel of Oppression has been an annual event at WCU since 2016. Its goal to raise awareness on important issues and explore different types of oppression, this year through a ‘pandemic lens’. The tunnel is a virtual tour hosted inside the Intercultural Affairs office and is available online to all WCU students until May […]
Seasonal depression in full swing for some WCU students
December 11, 2020 by
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 […]
Western Carolina continues ‘Out of the Dark’
April 24, 2020 by
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
April 24, 2020 by
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 […]
Western Carolina is ‘Out of the Dark’
April 17, 2020 by
On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Western Carolina University will walk virtually, alongside the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to support their cause. The North Carolina statewide virtual walk will take place at noon and will be streamed live on Facebook. To walk alongside North Carolina families, friends and loved ones, go to the following link, […]
