As the 2020 presidential elections loom 10 months away, political tensions can be felt across the country. Even in small town America, citizens are discussing the issues that matter most to them from women’s rights, to voter ID regulations, to healthcare, among other issues – and that certainly was the case in Sylva on Saturday […]
Students react to the impeachment results
December 5, 2019 by
This story was co-reported by Nate Hadley. SGA president, David Rhode, was not removed from office by a one vote majority of senators voting to keep him in (17 to 16), but the students are not happy. In the eyes of many present at the hearing and watching online, Rhode admitted to committing a crime […]
A “Rhode” to nowhere: SGA impeachment hearing report
December 5, 2019 by
This story was co-reported by Benito Garcia-Garcia, who was an SGA Senate member. Technical assistance was provided by Blair Watts. In a heated impeachment hearing on Dec. 2 that started at around 6 p.m. and lasted four hours, President Rhode came out victorious. The required 2/3 Senate vote needed to remove the president from office […]
NBA Star Kevin Martin returns to alma mater for Hall of Fame weekend
December 4, 2019 by
For Kevin Martin, all roads lead to Western. “It’s always emotional when you come back to a place that was a big part of your journey. It was a place that really changed and defined my life, I grew up a lot as a young man here. It’s good to be back in the mountains.” […]
WCU Student Government president, David Rhode, faces impeachment
December 1, 2019 by
Benito Garcia-Garcia is an SGA Senator. The story was co-reported with Nate Hadley and with technical assistance from Jessica Posa. The Student Government Association’s (SGA) president, David Rhode, faces allegations including sexual harassment, abuse of power in various instances, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty. An impeachment hearing will take place on Monday, Dec. 2 […]
Pride of the Mountains returns to NYC
November 22, 2019 by
Over 540 Western Carolina students and Pride of the Mountains marching band members will stomp the streets of New York City during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. This is the second time for POTM to march in the 93 year old history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They lead the parade in 2014. […]
