According to the most recent data obtained from the CDC by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), in North Carolina about one person dies by suicide every six hours on average, and it is the 3rd leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 34. Nearly twice as many people die […]
Out of the Darkness walk – WCU joins in the discussion about mental health and suicide
March 15, 2019 by
Tunnel of Oppression: An immersive experience at WCU
March 14, 2019 by
There are many different kinds of discrimination that every student at Western may not experience themselves. The Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive tour that takes participants through an array of troubling scenes lasting 20-30 minutes. On Feb. 19 and 20 the Department of Intercultural Affairs provided over 600 students and faculty the opportunity to […]
Is WCU diverse??
March 4, 2019 by
Co-written with Allyson Wainright The answer to our headline question depends on your definition of diversity. Diversity stems deeper than ethnicity and race, but as far as the eye can tell WCU is not diverse enough. There are a lot of changes taking place to instill more equity and an inclusive mindset for the students […]
WCU students inspired to lead
February 21, 2019 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 21, 2019. Michael Steele, who spoke to a packed crowd at the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center during the chancellor’s list ceremony on Feb. 12, gave students inspiration to lead. Steele is known for being the first African-American elected to state office in Maryland as he […]
WCU Bouldering Competition returns for its 12th year
February 14, 2019 by
Western Carolina University’s annual “Rock n’ Rumble” bouldering competition is ready to rock the spring of 2019. The competition, hosted by Basecamp Cullowhee, is held at WCU’s Campus Recreation Center (CRC) climbing wall on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will feature expert and amateur rock climbers from across the region. […]
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Western North Carolina
February 10, 2019 by
The story was originally published in The Sylva Herald on Feb. 7, 2018. A new front in the war against a destructive black and brown insect, the hemlock woolly adelgid, has been opened by Western Carolina University. Research focused in Jackson and Macon counties started last fall, led by Peter Bates and Angela Mech from […]
