Students at Western Carolina University gathered on Friday, Dec. 5, at the fountain to protest the lives lost by police brutality in America and the unfair treatment of African Americans in the United States legal system. Students gathered at noon to participate in a form of peaceful protest known as a “die-in.” Recent victims of […]
The label ‘fat girl’
November 19, 2014 by
“You’re horrible!!!” “How could you say those things to a human being?” Sasha Mignoli yelled as she stood by a group of boys sitting outside the Dining Hall. A small crowd of witnesses could tell that something has set the 5’7″, 186 pound sophomore off. “It’s because of ignorant people like you that others struggle […]
Students helping students
November 10, 2014 by
Beep…beep…beep, the alarm from the radio beside the bed is going off at 4 in the morning. Behind the alarm there is a muffled voice telling you some very important information. You have to get out of bed, get dressed, understand the voice behind the alarm, and speed off in a truck to go save […]
Unseen Scars
November 7, 2014 by
Local veterans will host their first round table discussion on Veteran’s Day at 7 p.m. featuring members from the Vet to Vet program. The program aids local veterans of all ages and genders to talk about traumatic experiences they may have encountered while in combat. Founders Darwin Thomas and Tom Baker started the program together when […]
Halloween in the Village
October 28, 2014 by
Hundreds of kids and parents had fun trick or treating and playing games in front of the Western Carolina University Greek Village residence area dressed up as their favorite characters. In front of every house in the village there were a group of fraternity and sorority members handing out treats while ‘spooking’ the kids in […]
Downtown Sylva hosts the Homecoming 2014 Parade
October 24, 2014 by
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Downtown Sylva on Friday night as the 125th annual Homecoming 2014 Main Street Parade got underway. Chancellor David Belcher led the procession, followed by the WCU cheerleading squad. The attendees of the parade were treated to music, dancing, singing, and WCU chants. “I came today because I support the college […]
