The story co-written with Chloe Ettinger Relationships are what make us human. That’s what Dr. Candy Noltensmeyer, 2021 student nominated faculty of the year award winner, said during the “Last Lecture” presentation on Thursday, Nov. 18. Noltensmeyer is an associate professor at Western Carolina University in the Communications Department. Her research focuses on forms of […]
Sun rises on first climate change action meeting
All social change begins with people, and people on our campus want change. The WCU chapter of the Sunrise Movement held their first meeting in Hunter Library on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Six students gathered to join a nation-wide movement fighting back against climate change. Together, they watched a video about the Sunrise Movement, discussed their […]
Dancing tournament turns into just dance flash mob
One of the many ways to reach people is through dance and this dance gaming tournament did just that. Gamers and Just Dance enthusiasts came together on Nov. 9 in a dance gaming tournament hosted by Last Minute Productions. Every year a gaming tournament is hosted and each time they are different. And this year […]
WCU alumna, Kate McMullen, returns to campus to discuss publishing career
Many people attribute success in the publishing field to working in one of the large publishing houses in New York. However, WCU alumna and assistant director of Hub City Press, Kate McMullen, proves that success in the publishing field can come in many forms. McMullen was invited by professors in the English department to talk […]
WCU honors recipients of prestigious Chancellor’s list
WCU Bardo Arts Center on Oct. 26 was full of students, parents and faculty in a celebration of success and hard work. This year WCU’s Chancellor’s list ceremony recognized the students who had a 3.8 or higher GPA in spring 2021. Over 200 students came to the ceremony with their parents and invited 27 faculty members. “I am so impressed by our students here at Western. The fact that they have a 3.8 […]
Alex Kotlowitz Brings Important Topics to WCU Students
Alex Kotlowitz, best-selling author of “The Other Side of the River” visited Western Carolina University on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to discuss his book with students. “The Other Side of the River” was chosen as WCU’s one book for 2021-2022. It was chosen because of its relation to the campus theme, water. The book also details […]