Mold isn’t just found in buildings, it’s a nuisance for microbiologists

Mold is a fickle fungus that WCU has battled with. Hunter Library had a mold growth issue, and many infected books were thrown away. The CAT studios were cleaned for mold on March 15 after two years. Dehumidifiers are in many school buildings, to prevent mold growth.   I wanted to know more about the science […]

WCU’s PRSSA brings students to WLOS News 13

WCU Communication students visited WLOS News 13 on Wednesday, March 29. Students toured the station and got a behind-the-scenes look at production. Hayden Huffman, President of WCU’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society (PRSSA) is ecstatic to be able to bring this opportunity to students as him and his advisor, Dr. Scott Eldridge have been […]

Did you hear a steam locomotive around campus?

Don’t worry I heard it too! A mysterious whistle, similar to that of a steam train, has been heard howling within Western Carolina University. This has some students wondering where the sound is coming from, and this railroad-enthusiast reporter digging for answers. Take a walk around the university on a weekday and keep an ear […]

Addiction epidemic in WNC

Western North Carolina doesn’t have an opioid epidemic.   “We have an addiction epidemic,” said Beth Young, coordinator of the addiction studies program at WCU. After a panel conversation about the opioid crisis in Western North Carolina, It’s clear the situation is getting worse.  The panel was part of the pre-literary festival event to promote one of the […]

Celebrating the 21st Spring Literary Festival

Originally published in print of the Western Carolinian. The 21st Spring Literary Festival will be from March 20 to 23 on WCU’s campus. Numerous featured writers will be in attendance. Starting from WCU’s Visiting Writers Series, the Literary Festival has become an annual four-day event where local and visiting writers show their work to the […]

Reducing the political divide in Jackson County

On Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m to noon, Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to decreasing the political divide between citizens, will be holding its first event “Speaking with the ‘enemy’ – Healthy conversations across the political divide” in the UC Multi-purpose room. Palin Berkana-Wycoff, the senior associate director for Student Activities at Western Carolina […]