Story co-written with Emma Hodes. Since 1958, the Rebel has represented Cullowhee Valley School as their mascot. But after a Jackson County Board of Education meeting on January 26, the Rebel will be retired. The topic of the mascot change was one main topic discussed in the meeting, along with COVID-19 vaccinations, spring season sports, […]
A day in the life with WCU Chancellor, Dr. Kelli Brown
December 19, 2020 by
Every student at Western Carolina University knows who Chancellor Kelli R. Brown is, but very few know what a regular day looks like for her. Only being in the position since July 1, 2019, Chancellor Brown has faced a lot of struggles during COVID-19. However, despite her transition from in-person to online, Brown’s days as […]
WCU student organizations react to 2020 election results
December 5, 2020 by
This story was co-reported by Nate Hadley. As the reporting of election results has come to a close, Joe Biden has been named the 46th President-Elect of the United States. With President Trump having yet to concede, many politically active student organizations on WCU campus have their own views regarding the election process and the […]
COVID-19 spikes force WCU to shift from in-person to virtual commencements for December
December 2, 2020 by
Story from the WCU Public Relations office. In response to concerns about the surge of COVID-19 cases across North Carolina and the U.S. and in consultation with the Jackson County Department of Public Heath, Western Carolina University is canceling the modified in-person commencement ceremonies scheduled for Dec. 10-13 and shifting to a series of virtual […]
Jackson cases rise; death toll now stands at 8
November 12, 2020 by
By Dave Russell Story originally published in The Sylva Herald on Nov. 12, 2020 edition Jackson County recorded its eighth death due to COVID-19 last Wednesday. The victim was between the ages of 25-49 years old and had underlying health conditions, according to Melissa McKnight of the Jackson County Department of Public Health. COVID-19 cases […]
Cawthorn wins NC-11 Congressional Race
November 4, 2020 by
Originally published in The Western Carolinian on Nov. 4, 2020. Candidate Madison Cawthorn’s (R) clash with opponent Moe Davis (D) concluded in his favor on Tuesday, Nov. 3, winning 54.52 percent of votes cast in North Carolina’s eleventh district, coming to a total of 243,898 votes, making him the youngest member of Congress. In the […]
