If you’ve ever been harassed on the street by males whistling and shouting vulgar propositions, you will understand why Emily May started the Holla’Back movement. On April 11, in the A.K. Hind’s University Center Grand Room, May shared her story and legacy with the students of Western Carolina University. Coming from North Carolina, May was […]
BREAKING NEWS: Smoke at Harrill Hall at WCU ceased
11:00 am: Smoke has ceased at Harrill Hall but firefighters are still monitoring the area. No cause has been released why the fire happened. Some speculate it was just smoke and no fire, and could have been caused by installation in the building. Fire officials are checking the building. *Harrill Hall is currently under renovations and plans to be reopened […]
Belcher’s disc golf tournament
Anthony Bouthillette contributed to the story Installation week has brought many activites to Western Carolina University’s campus including a disc golf open player’s tournament on Monday, March 26. 20 plus students and staff competed in the tournament and the winners were announced on the baseball game on March 27. WCU Professor Justin Menickelli designed the […]
Fun in the sun, Lawn-gating on the UC lawn
Installation week continued Tuesday, when the Student Government Association hosted a lawn gating event from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on the UC lawn. Not a cloud in the sky as the weather was perfect for an outside event. The event consisted of games, free food, and Belcher’s, “Burple Purple” Ice Cream. The crowd featured […]
One-day blood drive goes beyond goal
Western Carolina University hosted a blood drive as part of the Chancellor’s Installation Week events on Tuesday, March 27 and the turnout was greater than expected. The drive was open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center with the goal of collecting 51 units of blood but ended up with a […]








