Co-written/produced with Kyia Hough Western Carolina University prides itself on being an engaged and ‘hands-on’ institution of higher education. By using various programs, WCU provides its students with opportunities to start up a business or develop inventions that will be used in the industry. Prime examples are the Epic Innovation, a student initiative that brings together […]
State of the University System Address shines a light on the future of WCU
April 27, 2018 by
Leaders of the North Carolina University System came together at the NC Arboretum of Asheville as UNC system president Margaret Spellings delivered the State of the University System Address, on April 27. Spellings was the U.S. Secretary of Education from 2005 to 2009 under the George W. Bush administration. In that role, she led the implementation of […]
Service animals versus emotional support animals
April 11, 2018 by
WCU students were in for a ruff day after finding out the puppies that they were training didn’t qualify as service dogs in training and had to be sent away. Last year, Service Dogs Warren Retrievers, an organization that trains service dogs, gave students fluffy golden retriever puppies wearing “service dog in training” vests. The […]
Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5k
April 6, 2018 by
Spring is here and so is the half marathon and 5k Valley of the lilies. The Department Campus Recreation and Wellness and School of Health Sciences will be hosting the 8th annual Valley of the Lilies run on Saturday, April 7. The half marathon starts at 8 a.m. and the 5k run starts around 8:15 […]
Catamount Canstruction Project helps community
March 30, 2018 by
Kevin McNamara and Brannon Mahaley co-wrote the story Cullowhee, NC has a documented problem with impoverished people in our community. In Brian Railsback’s English class, The Journey in Literature, the students were assigned a final project for this semester. in alleviating that local issue. The second annual Catamount Canstruction Project took place at the Catafount […]
March for Equity #Wheestand meets #WheeMatter
March 28, 2018 by
Kevin McNamara and Brannon Mahaley co-written & edited Hundreds of people turned out to participate and to stand in allegiance against the racism and intolerance on WCU campus. Faculty, staff and students united to improve the campus environment through a march on Tuesday, March 27. Since the start of the semester, there has been both […]
