For Kevin Martin, all roads lead to Western. “It’s always emotional when you come back to a place that was a big part of your journey. It was a place that really changed and defined my life, I grew up a lot as a young man here. It’s good to be back in the mountains.” […]
WCU Student Government president, David Rhode, faces impeachment
December 1, 2019 by
Benito Garcia-Garcia is an SGA Senator. The story was co-reported with Nate Hadley and with technical assistance from Jessica Posa. The Student Government Association’s (SGA) president, David Rhode, faces allegations including sexual harassment, abuse of power in various instances, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty. An impeachment hearing will take place on Monday, Dec. 2 […]
Pride of the Mountains returns to NYC
November 22, 2019 by
Over 540 Western Carolina students and Pride of the Mountains marching band members will stomp the streets of New York City during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. This is the second time for POTM to march in the 93 year old history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They lead the parade in 2014. […]
Yes or No: WCU awaits State Board of Elections approval on student IDs
November 22, 2019 by
Will WCU Cat Cards be an acceptable form of ID for students in the upcoming 2020 elections? Currently, that answer remains unsure. In light of North Carolina’s voter ID law, universities have had to submit their materials regarding student IDs to the State Board of Elections in order to have them approved for the upcoming […]
New plan for Cullowhee focuses on housing
October 25, 2019 by
The Cullowhee Community Planning Council has created a small area plan for the community that focuses on housing for students and permanent residents. The council held a public meeting on Oct. 22 in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University to showcase the finalized drafts of the Cullowhee Small Area Plan. Planning Manager for Stewart […]
WCU political science experts say Trump is unlikely to be fired
October 11, 2019 by
“You’re fired” used to be Donald Trump’s favorite phrase to say before he went from celebrity multi-millionaire to President of the United States of America. Now, almost three years into his presidency, Trump is facing impeachment which could result in his “firing” from the White House. Impeachment is not an easy process and there’s many […]
