This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. David Belcher, the chancellor of Western Carolina University, says he’s confident the General Assembly will replace millions in expected lost revenue when NC Promise starts. Beginning in the fall of 2018, in-state students will pay $500 tuition per semester to attend either WCU, UNC […]
Speaker to discuss digital and social media communication in healthcare
February 22, 2017 by
Heath Nettles, the director of digital and social media in the Marketing and Communications Division of Mission Health System, will be guest speaking at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 in the University Center’s Catamount Room. Nettles will talk about his experience with digital communication and content marketing for healthcare. The event will also will also give current […]
The Nomad puts on open-mic night at Hillside Grind
February 20, 2017 by
Freeform-spoken-word-jazz renditions of early-2000s pop songs (Stacy’s Mom by Fountains of Wayne, to be specific). Cut-up prose from multiple authors being read as one piece. A delightful poem about a blow-up doll entitled “Plastic Lover” and even a half-spoken, half-sung father-daughter rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” served to bring a very lighthearted and open […]
WCU shows their love for the community
February 16, 2017 by
Friendships, the beautiful campus, describe what students say why they love WCU. Free t-shirts, cake pops, hot chocolate, candy, and ‘I love WCU’ magnets were given to anyone who stopped by the table and filled out a card explaining why they love WCU. ‘I love WCU’ campaign was held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the […]
Fire at freshmen dorm leads to five hour investigation
February 14, 2017 by
This story was co-written with Haley Smith Agents with the State Bureau of Investigation are trying to determine the cause of a fire at Walker Residence Hall last night. Home to 400 members of the freshman class, the nine-floor dorm became a hot topic across campus and on social media as students were evacuated from the building at 5:15 […]
WCU students get to experience Tunnel of Oppression
February 11, 2017 by
The ‘Tunnel of Oppression’ returned to WCU Thursday, Feb. 8, in the University Center for a two-day event. Students lined up talking amongst themselves and eager to go in to the tunnel, but upon leaving, their faces had no expressions and there was no talking. The event is hosted by students and the Department of Intercultural Affairs to […]
