Co-written with Madelyn Ricket “You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.” This unsettling Leon Trotsky quote rings true in times like these. Niall Michelsen, a professor at Western Carolina, used this unsettling quote to reinforce the importance of students being educated on global crises. The United States is watching […]
Elaine Utin speaking out to students about LatinxED
March 25, 2022 by
Elaine Utin, co-founder and executive director of LatinxED will reach out to students interested in her organization on Tuesday, March 29. The Zoom meeting is from 4 to 5 p.m. “LatinxED is an educational initiative in North Carolina focusing on Latinx youth seeking higher education and opportunities,” said Melissa Birkhofer, English professor and Director of […]
Night of PRIDE to provide resources for members of LGBTQ+ community
March 24, 2022 by
In an effort to promote diversity and assist in the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community at WCU, the Diversity Committee of the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP) will be hosting Night of PRIDE Thursday, March 24. Night of PRIDE will also be hosted in partnership with Intercultural Affairs and Degree Plus. The event […]
WCU holds sixth annual “I Love WCU” celebration
March 13, 2022 by
Story co-written with Rachel Lepine February at WCU is the month of giving and showing love to the campus through the “I Love WCU” celebration. For six years this love was shown through campaigns, card writing, and competitions among students featuring the best social media post or video on why they love WCU. We ask […]
WCU students hold candlelight vigil for Disability day of Mourning
March 9, 2022 by
Story co-written with Jessica Stephens. The Disabled Students United club of WCU held a candlelight vigil for Disability Day of Mourning to commemorate those who lost their lives to filicide. The event took place on Tuesday, March 1, by the Catafount at 6 p.m. More than 20 students were in attendance. Attendees took turns telling […]
WCU incoming freshman and sophomores will live in latest and greatest dorms on campus
March 7, 2022 by
Story co-produced with Kaitlyn Akers Western Carolina University is returning to mandatory campus living for first and second-year students after allowing them to live off-campus for the past few years. The university has decided to crack down on policy 96 for the 2022-23 academic year because “success rates are higher for students who stay on […]
