Battle of the Bands returns to the Western Carolina University central plaza on Oct. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. After its initial performance last year WCU bands will entertain WCU students and community, showcase their musical talents and fundraise for the Community Table. “This is supposed to be a fun event that is building […]
Student commuters face parking problems …again
September 15, 2026 by
The fall semester has just begun and parking is already becoming a nightmare for students. Just in the first two weeks, Western Carolina University parking operations have issued 631 citations and 141 wheel-locks. “I’d advise anyone looking at those numbers to consider those numbers in context,” Associate Director of Parking Operations Matishia Taylor said in […]
WCU Health and Wellness Fair education with gifts
September 14, 2026 by
Western Carolina University is holding its annual Health and Wellness Fair to educate students new and old as they start the new semester. It will on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the U.C. Fountain. With the record breaking number of freshmen that arrived to Western for the Fall 2026 semester, there’s […]
WCU College Republicans plan to bring candidates and do some cleaning up
September 3, 2026 by
The College Republicans at Western Carolina University will have their inaugural meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in the University Center Dogwood Room. Tristin Goode, the leader of the group, wants them to bring Republican candidates to talk about politics and climate change. The College Republicans club was revived in 2025, and Goode is hoping […]
State board of elections approves Cullowhee voting plan, bringing back 2 polling locations
August 21, 2026 by
Republished by Deanna Sipe, WLOS The North Carolina State Board of Elections has made its decision on the controversial discussion on where an early voting site should be in Cullowhee. The board unanimously agreed on the majority plan for the Health and Human Services building, while also asking that the Jackson County Board of Elections […]
Stride for education: Community 5K fundraiser for HIV and AIDS awareness
April 29, 2026 by
Thirty-five people participated in the 5K run to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS on Saturday, April 25 at the University Center Central Plaza on WCU’s campus. The Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad and Lambda Phi Chi hosted the 5K run for HIV and AIDS, alongside their partnerships. The race raised a total of $500 from donations. […]
