This week we are talking science. Here from the North Carolina Forest Service public information office, Philip Jackson, on the dangers of forest fires post Helene and how we can all help in preventing them. We also have our ayes to the sky and talked to professor Enrique Gomez about new comet who is not […]
Whee Life Science episode: Fire season and how to prevent fires and look to the sky
November 21, 2025 by
Northern Lights illuminates skies over campus
November 15, 2025 by
On the nights of Nov. 11 and 12, the Aurora Borealis could be seen in hues of pink and green above areas of low-light pollution in and around the WCU area. This granted the residents of Cullowhee brave enough to face the cold with the perfect opportunity to cross viewing the lights off of their […]
From studio to stage: Senior portfolios celebrate creativity
November 15, 2025 by
The Bardo Fine Arts Museum unveiled its 2025 senior portfolio exhibition with a reception of laughter and camaraderie. While the students attaining their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees described their commitment to their process, their work spoke to their dedication to their craft. With an expected turn out of 60, expectations were blown out of […]
Food and toiletries drive collects goods for local pantries
November 13, 2025 by
The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is hosting a food and toiletries drive through the end of November, just in time for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week that runs from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22. With the holidays approaching, CCESL associate director Natalie Newman, who is overseeing the drive, says it is […]
Some won, some lost and many remained – 2025 election results in Jackson County
November 11, 2025 by
Story produced with Halle Stanley and Sam Scroggins Municipal elections are over. The election day saw more voters then in 2023 and a little over 29% of eligible voters who live within the limits of Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster, Village of Forest Hills and Highlands voted for mayors or town councils or boards. See more on […]
Weather closes campus …temporary
November 11, 2025 by
Due to potentially hazardous road conditions early this morning, classes at the main campus in Cullowhee and at the Biltmore Instructional Site will be suspended until 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 11. After this time, all classes will return to their regular schedule. In the press release send earlier in the morning the university informs […]
