The Undergraduate Alliance for Student Worker Success ended the year with important initiative – raising the minimum wage for students working for WCU. To do that they are collaborating with the Student Government Association. ] UASWS started in the summer of 2022 after current president, Aiás Vysagoth, realized how many of his co-workers needed second […]
Catamount Motor Club: Who are they?
December 12, 2023 by
The Catamount Motor Club offers students and locals the opportunity to collectively share their love of cars. How many members what kind of cars and when the club was formed. What they do Members participate in weekly meets, charity fundraisers for local non-profits, group drives, and more. There are no dues, no commitments and no […]
Investigation continues in Shining Rock arson case
December 12, 2023 by
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has joined WCU Police in the Shining Rock arson investigation. WCU Police Department received reports of a fire in Shining Rock Residence Hall Tuesday, Nov. 14. Smoke was traced to two trash cans burning in the third floor communal bathroom. This marked the third case of suspected arson […]
WCU communication alum gifts $100,000 creates two scholarships
December 6, 2023 by
Story by Julia Duvall, WCU Senior Media Relations CoordinatiorA 1984 graduate of Western Carolina University’s communication program who is now senior vice president of operations for Charter Communications-Spectrum Reach has made $100,000 in gifts and pledges to create two new annual scholarships in support of future students in the program. Christopher Faw and his wife, […]
Veterans speak about their unseen scars
November 17, 2023 by
Story co-produced with Ryan Mullis Story updated on 11.28.23 For most people in America, war is what we see in movies, video games, or on the news. We take for granted the bliss of never seeing the unprecedented horrors of combat. War comes with an invaluable loss of life and leaves deep wounds on the […]
2023 WCU Homecoming Carnival
November 17, 2023 by
Story co-produced with Ryan Mullis. WCU hosted its annual Homecoming Carnival Oct. 25 and 26. Students, staff, and community members could all participate in the festivities. Rides, games, and refreshments decorated the center of campus for all to enjoy.
