For college students, the weeks can get stressful and it’s important for students to take a break, even in the middle of the week. WCU’s Philosophy and Religion (PAR) department hosts Sweet Wednesday each week from noon to 2 p.m. in their main office located in Stilwell 226 for students to enjoy complimentary coffee, tea […]
ChatGPT – student’s new favorite tool
“ChatGPT, the cutting-edge AI language model developed by OpenAI, is revolutionizing the way people interact with technology, offering instant and accurate responses to an ever-growing range of queries.” ChatGPT wrote that description of itself, proving just how innovative this technology can be. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that was released to the public at […]
WCU’s progress in making campus accessible for all
WCU’s campus is not fully accessible for people with physical disabilities. Owen Perkins, a freshman at WCU, has a visual impairment. “It’s not the most walkable campus,” said Perkins. See the video below on how hard it is for Perkins to navigate campus. Many organizations at WCU are providing resources and accommodations for students with disabilities, but more […]
The Silent Epidemic: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
As we’ve moved into the 21st century, the harsh realities faced by indigenous communities covered up for generations are brought to light, and the fight for indigenous rights has grown, but not nearly enough. Not yet. In honor of November being Native American Heritage month, WCU offered various events on campus to help educate while […]
Bird collisions happening around WCU campus
Version of the story was originally published in the Western Carolinian. Dead birds are found throughout campus but who or what is to blame? WCU’s newest and most transparent building, Apodaca, has been linked to the death of close to 60 documented birds this fall. Bird collisions and how many The American Bird Conservancy has […]
Jackson County redder after the midterm elections
Story updated Nov. 13 by WCJ Republican candidates won all three seats for County commission and most likely will avoid the re-count. Jackson County Board of Election on a community meeting on Friday, Nov. 11, acknowledged a mistake done during counting on election day. The chair of J.C. Board of Election, Kirk Stephens, apologized for […]