The Student Government Association (SGA) is holding its annual elections for the Student Senate, Student Body Vice-President and the Student Body President. The candidate filing period was open from Jan. 10 – Jan. 24 for candidates to apply to run. After being vetted to ensure that candidates meet the requirements to serve as delegated officials, […]
WCU dealing with ‘surge’ of COVID-19 cases
January 22, 2022 by
The rise in COVID cases since the classes started is cause for much concern on campus. According to the WCU tracking dashboard on Jan. 21 were reported 123 positive cases for the week and positivity rate of almost 24%. Pam Buchanan, director of WCU Health services, says the Omicron variant is the cause of this recent surge in COVID […]
WCU fees change amid student confusion and concerns
January 18, 2022 by
Story co-written/produced with Nick Childs WCU students might see increases in the bills for their school in the Fall 2022. Last semester the Board of Trustees approved increases in athletics fees, meal plan rates, residential room rates and introduced a CEAP Teacher Education Course fees for students in that program. Only the athletics fee and […]
Heathers: The Musical, a unique experience
December 13, 2021 by
Story co-written/ produced with Chloe Ettinger“What’s your damage, Heather?” A popular line from an even more popular movie and musical about murder, suicide, teenage angst, and finding yourself. Heathers: The Musical is the first show put on by the School of Stage of Screen since the COVID-19 pandemic where the actors were unmasked in an […]
Heathers: The Musical coming to WCU’s theatre this weekend
December 2, 2021 by
Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen is presenting “Heathers: The Musical.” The show will be in the University Auditorium, formally known as the Hoey Auditorium. Opening night is Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The show can also be seen this Friday Dec. 3 and Saturday Dec. 4 at the same time. You […]
