Jhanée Kimbrough, a junior studying studio arts at Western Carolina University, is working toward her goal of being a traveling tattoo artist while capturing the important aspect of connecting with people through tattooing. To Kimbrough, tattooing is a very intimate way to connect with people. Two people sit for up to hours while one drives […]
WCU alum returns to head important athletics position
November 16, 2021 by
In November 2020, Tyler Pope was self-employed and producing a sports podcast with two of his friends from his undergraduate and graduate years. A year removed, he holds one of the most important positions in the Western Carolina University Athletic Department. Pope, a native of Burlington, N.C., was hired in September 2021. A WCU graduate […]
Cullowhee church plans smorgasbord of scares for Halloween
October 27, 2021 by
The Wesley Foundation Haunted House is back after a year-long break, so students should prepare to get terrified Oct. 29 and 30! The event will guide guests through dimly lit rooms and tight corridors in the Cullowhee United Methodist Church. College students dressed in costumes and makeup will work hard to give the guests scares […]
Less then 50% of WCU students are vaccinated; WCU wants to see that change
August 27, 2021 by
Campus vaccination rates are being pooled in left and right from voluntary vaccine status surveys given to students, faculty and staff. The largest population who has been fully vaccinated on campus is full time faculty at 88% with permeant and fulltime faculty falling close behind at 76%. However, only 44% of students who live on […]
