Western Carolina University students, faculty and staff received an email on Feb. 5 announcing a Title IX update. The email sparked confusion and anger across campus about what these changes mean for WCU students. “I got the email when I was in class and then I had to drive to work. I was really mad. […]
SGA elections: Hear from the candidates, meet them and plan to VOTE!
February 11, 2025 by
WCU Student Government Association (SGA) elections for are next week and you will be able to meet some of the candidates during this week. Campaigning started Feb. 10 and goes until Feb. 19. Voting starts on Feb. 17 until Feb. 19. This year, there are three candidates for president and for vice president. Students Landon […]
Trump’s executive orders on undocumented citizens worries students and WCU administration
February 5, 2025 by
President Donald Trump has made his stance clear when it comes to the United States-Mexico border: deport undocumented citizens, close the borders and make immigration and asylum more difficult in the United States. Many members of the Latinx community on Western Carolina University’s campus are worried. Worried about their loved ones who may be in […]
Black History 101 Mobile Museum visits WCU
February 5, 2025 by
“Black history is American history, and we want to give people a thorough understanding of how broad and deep our contributions to society have been,” said Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. Western Carolina University and DegreePlus hosted the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Feb. 3 to provide a […]
Mountain Heritage Center captures history with new George Masa exhibit
January 29, 2025 by
When George Masa took a picture of the Smoky Mountains, he wasn’t just taking a picture of their landscape, he was taking a picture of their future. The Mountain Heritage Center opened an exhibit on Friday, Jan. 17 until Aug. 15, 2025, for people to learn about Masa’s life and see some of the photos […]
Familial Divide and Politics: Talk with Politico reporter Michael Kruse
January 21, 2025 by
President Donald Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20 and he is again in the White House to both the dismay or happiness from American citizens. This difference of opinion has split the country, which leads to friends, or even family separating from each other based on political views. The WCU community will have an opportunity […]
