Two American towns, seemingly worlds apart, are connected and separated by a death that forces them to recognize their own dilemma’s. Western Carolina University will host book author, Alex Kotlowitz, on Nov. 3 for a lecture on his book, “The Other Side of the River.” The event will be in the University Center Grand Room […]
Want to learn how to lend a freelancing gig? Come and learn from SPJ freelance workshop
October 12, 2021 by
WCU student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will be hosting Freelance Workshop: How to Become a Freelancer with Hilary Niles, chair of the SPJ Freelance Community, and Meira Gebel recent graduate student who is a freelance writer, as guest speakers. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 in Killian […]
WCU parking disrupted by increase of students and construction
October 8, 2021 by
Article was originally published on Sept. 23, 2021 on The Western Carolinian. Parking on campus has been a heated topic for many Western Carolina University students, especially after their first day of class led to a full parking lot and no place to go. “The first day of classes I missed my 9 a.m. class […]
Refusal to wear a mask comes with consequences
October 8, 2021 by
Article originally published Oct. 7, 2021 in The Western Carolinian. It is no surprise that face masks have become mandatory at Western Carolina University, but did you know that students can get fined for not wearing their face masks? In the WCU Code of Student Conduct, it has been added to the list of items […]
WCU students solving hunger one onigiri at a time
October 7, 2021 by
Students helped feed hungry children by making paper onigiri and posting a picture of it to social media for Onigiri Action on Tuesday, Oct. 5. For every post using the hashtag #OnigiriAction, the nonprofit organization, Table for Two, will donate five meals to children in need. The photos can contain real and edible onigiri and […]
NPHC’s upcoming Yard Show for the homecoming celebrations
October 3, 2021 by
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at Western Carolina University will host a Yard Show to celebrate Black culture and Black Greek history through strolling and stepping. The show is part of the homecoming festivities scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 near the WCU fountain. In the event of inclement weather, the show will be […]
