WCU is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, making it a hot spot for college students that both enjoy nature leisurely and for their careers. This was reflected in the “Earth Month” celebrations held by both Eco CATS and Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) rather than having just one day celebrating the planet. On […]
Jekyll & Hyde: A showcase of ‘two-faced’ talent
April 30, 2023 by
Smoke filled the auditorium as dim red light was cast on towering set pieces, creating eerie shadows and excitable whispers from the crowd. As the narrator finished his introduction, the audience gasped, as an ensemble of 25 characters rushed to center stage, to erupt in intense song and dance. Western Carolina University has seen many […]
Whee Breathe’s check in on WCU’s air quality
April 28, 2023 by
Version of the story first published in print for The Western Carolinian. WCU’s Whee Breathe will add an analysis for the air quality on campus retrieved from Purple Air monitors by the end of the spring 2023 semester. Whee Breathe is a club started by Dr. Sara Duncan, a biology professor and expert on air […]
WCU students face protestors in between classes
April 27, 2023 by
Protesters against LGBTQ+ rights came to WCU campus on Wednesday, April 20. Approximately, 100 WCU students gathered in between classes to protest against them as they did not welcome the protestors on campus. The protest took place between the dining hall and the Catafountain. The event was unknown to students. The three protestors were holding […]
Portioning issues in dining leads to a resolution
April 24, 2023 by
Originally published in the Western Carolinian In February 2023, student Jacob Dillhyon messaged the Carolinian on Instagram asking for his experience with WCU Dining Services to be told. His message: “This is regarding a string of messages I’ve had with Dining Services regarding their fatphobia they are presenting as well as discrimination against those with medical […]
Catamount Eats food truck gets a makeover
April 17, 2023 by
Version of story originally published in the Western Carolinian Many students enjoy the good food and convenient location of the Catamount Eats food truck. That is easy to see from the lines that wrap around the small sidewalk between the McKee and Killian building. The food truck is nothing new and has been going around […]
