It’s student appreciation week at Western Carolina University and artists came through, but sometimes the artists selected can be obscure or not really well-known. Still, did Western turn up the heat with these two artists, and do students at Western feel appreciated? “I’m surprised Wale came to campus, said Tyler Jones, WCU student over the […]
A taste of Africa
April 22, 2017 by
Co-written by: Taylor Harbison The Organization of African students (OAS) brought a taste of their homeland to WCU this week. On April 19, as a kick-off to their organization, the OAS hosted “Taste of Africa.” This event allowed students to sample dishes from different countries such as plantains, chin chin, meat pies and puff puffs. Held […]
WCU students gather in prayer for Richardson sisters
April 22, 2017 by
A young girl with talent and a bright future passed away on Good Friday, April 14, in a wrong-way drunk driver car accident. Kelsey Mae Richardson, 18, was visiting her older sister, Karli Arlene Richardson, 20, in Arizona. “On Good Friday Jesus Christ was crucified and my children died too, and on Sunday he resurrected. My […]
SEI unveils EV charging station, announces new sustainable projects
April 20, 2017 by
Author is a member of the Sustainable Energy Initiative. Every semester, $5 from every student’s fees goes into a fund controlled by the Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI) at WCU. The committee is made up of WCU faculty and staff that want to promote sustainability on campus. Students and faculty can propose brick and mortar projects […]
WCU students enjoy ice cream with the Chancellor
April 18, 2017 by
What better way to kick off WCU Student Appreciation Week than ice cream with the Chancellor? On the UC lawn, students enjoyed nice weather and an ice cream social with Chancellor David Belcher on Monday, April 17. Student Appreciation Week is a week filled with fun events to award students for all their hard work […]
Blackrock Outdoor Company settles in at WCU
April 18, 2017 by
Article co-written with Haley Smith Blackrock Outdoor Company is a locally owned and operated outdoor gear shop well-known for it’s location in downtown Sylva. The thriving business opened its second location in WCU’s Noble Hall on Feb. 27 and it has sparked the interest of many students and faculty. The addition of the store along with Subway, […]
