Mold is a problem at Western Carolina University. After our story about it in the Hunter Library that took 10 months to clean, we are finding some more buildings with similar issues that have been growing mold for longer than two years. The TV and recording studios are on the first level of the Center […]
Bridge Church Celebrates 10 Years of Ministry
What began as a small idea shared by WCU students in 2009 has grown into a well-established ministry in Cullowhee. The Bridge is a non-denominational church in Cullowhee that has been an active ministry since 2013. Background “The first thoughts of what became The Bridge Church happened during my personal prayer time in 2009. I […]
Winter cold spell leads to pipe repairs at WCU
WCU Balsam and Blue Ridge Residence halls are getting fresh coats of paint over new walls, newly installed carpets and extra heating in its entryways after a winter flooding issue. In December 2022, the majority of the student body left campus to go home or to go away and celebrate the winter break holidays. While […]
Mold outbreak in Hunter Library finally under control
Version of story originally published in print for the Western Carolinian. Mold is not an unusual thing and as WCU Faculties manager, Joe Walker says it is a naturally occurring process. For the Hunter Library it was a ten-month clean-up project and over 15.000 bound journals tossed in the big dumpster at the back of […]
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia spreads love through song
Version of story originally published in the Western Carolinian. WCU’s Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (PMA) will perform commissioned serenades on Tuesday, Feb. 14 on campus for significant others or anyone you want to impress or embarrass. Valentine’s Day serenades is an annual fundraiser where students can purchase a serenade for their significant other, a friend […]
WCU’s Philosophy and Religion Department make Wednesday’s sweet
For college students, the weeks can get stressful and it’s important for students to take a break, even in the middle of the week. WCU’s Philosophy and Religion (PAR) department hosts Sweet Wednesday each week from noon to 2 p.m. in their main office located in Stilwell 226 for students to enjoy complimentary coffee, tea […]









