Classes started today, Aug. 17, and it looks like another year of record enrollment at the Western Carolina University, according to the information from WCU Office of Public Relations. The official student headcount will be an unknown until the 10th class day Friday, Aug. 28, which is “census day” as specified by the University of North […]
The problems with standardized testing in WNC schools
June 4, 2015 by
Testing is something that has brought students together in recent years, especially as more and more emphasis is put on students’ end of grade test scores, not only for the students but for the schools as well. Students like the 4th grader Sara Rusi struggle with the environment of testing in the classroom. As she described […]
Effects of poverty on WNC children’s education
May 31, 2015 by
“Growing up in a family living in poverty or near poverty negatively impacts a child’s health throughout his or her life,” according to NCChild’s 2014 Child Health Report Card. In the same report it also says that “education and health outcomes are also tightly intertwined; success in school and the number of years of schooling impact health […]
Governor seeks support for bond package, $114.9 million for WCU science building
May 26, 2015 by
Story was produced by the WCU Office of Public Relations. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory visited Western Carolina University on Friday, May 22, seeking support for his proposed $3 billion bond package that would fund state infrastructure improvements and transportation projects, a plan that would include $114.9 million for a new WCU science building. McCrory […]
WCU’s biggest class in history
May 11, 2015 by
Western Carolina University’s biggest class graduated this weekend, May 9. Approximately a total of 1,446 students walked on the stage at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center, and according to the officials at WCU this isthe largest class to graduate in university history. There were three commencement services spanning over two days. May 8 was the […]
Students say goodbye to two local favorites
April 29, 2015 by
Two local establishments have closed their doors, one for a little bit, the other for good. As of midnight on April 27, the Cullowhee historic establishment “Bob’s Mini Mart” and “Nick and Nate’s” in Sylva closed down. Due to the fire that plagued Subway, Rolling Stone Burrito, and Mad Batter last year, there were continuous […]
