WCU welcomes the unique and unforgettable

The story was created with Kayla Brookshire.   The halls of Bardo Arts Center were filled with gasps of awe and the laughter of children and their parents alike as a group called Galumpha put on a one of a kind physical performance at Western Carolina University on Friday, Feb. 5. This family friendly show was […]

WCJ Wheekly Update

This is the first episode of WCJ Wheekly Update. In this newscast we cover the new Western Carolina University state bond, the results from the Iowa Caucus, an interview with WCU student government association president, Hank Henderson, and Groundhog day. Check back every Wednesday for the next episode of WCJ Wheekly Update.

New WCU Residential Living practice sparks controversy among students

The Department of Residential Living has implemented several new “operational practices” that will impact the upcoming 2016-2017 room selection process. One of the most prominent changes to room selection affects any student currently living in a room connected to a Resident Assistant (RA) suite. These students will no longer be eligible for the Premier Level […]

Snow removal on campus after Jonas

Bradley Lucore contributed to this story. After the winter storm Jonas, Western Carolina University’s maintenance team are working hard at making the campus safe again. There are still many snowy/icy spots in and around WCU’s campus. Lee Smith, Director of Operations and Maintenance, received some complaints about certain areas of the campus that are still […]

Winter storm Jonas hits Jackson County

Updated 11:12 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23 Road conditions worsened overnight into Saturday morning, Jan. 23, causing hazardous conditions for drivers, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said in a press conference. The below-freezing temperatures allowed water on the roads to re-freeze creating black ice among other hazardous conditions. In Jackson County, temperatures Saturday will not rise […]

WCU advances in DNA Sequencing

If you go to the bottom of the main stairs in Stillwell and take a right as you come out of the staircase, you will find yourself standing in front of the DNA Sequencing Lab. If you walk through the threshold of the lab and look to your left, the GS Junior System will be […]