Student philanthropy organization, the 1889 Club, celebrated seniors at a toast on April 25. There were refreshments on the fifth floor of the Apodaca Science Building for students, faculty and Alumni. The organization was founded to encourage young alumni involvement. Current WCU students can join the organization with an one-time donation of $18.89. The Office […]
WCU SAGA’s annual pride celebration
May 8, 2023 by
Story originally published in The Western Carolinian Western Carolina University’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) held their annual pride celebration Sunday, April 16 in the University Center following inclement weather. The celebration involved multiple vendors local to the Sylva and Asheville area and clubs at WCU that provide safe spaces, children’s story hour, adult story […]
WCU spring football scrimmage sets tone for fall season
May 8, 2023 by
Story originally published in The Western Carolinian For the first time since November, the PA system could be heard throughout campus as the spring football game of the 2023 season kicked off. The game was played on Saturday, April 15, with wonderful weather that called for an even better match up between the purple and […]
WCU weighs food waste to bring mindfulness to students
May 1, 2023 by
WCU is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, making it a hot spot for college students that both enjoy nature leisurely and for their careers. This was reflected in the “Earth Month” celebrations held by both Eco CATS and Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) rather than having just one day celebrating the planet. On […]
Jekyll & Hyde: A showcase of ‘two-faced’ talent
April 30, 2023 by
Smoke filled the auditorium as dim red light was cast on towering set pieces, creating eerie shadows and excitable whispers from the crowd. As the narrator finished his introduction, the audience gasped, as an ensemble of 25 characters rushed to center stage, to erupt in intense song and dance. Western Carolina University has seen many […]
