Benito Garcia-Garcia is an SGA Senator. The story was co-reported with Nate Hadley and with technical assistance from Jessica Posa. The Student Government Association’s (SGA) president, David Rhode, faces allegations including sexual harassment, abuse of power in various instances, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty. An impeachment hearing will take place on Monday, Dec. 2 […]
Are the Kardashians popularizing blackfishing?
April 10, 2019 by
Senior dual communication and sociology major Drue Stinnett used her last semester of college as an opportunity to take on a topic that intrigued her – “blackfishing.” “Basically, white women are altering their bodies through cosmetic procedures, surgery, certain workouts, tanning, etc. to the point of looking black or biracial. This is obviously problematic for […]
WCU speaks on gun control
March 16, 2018 by
National School Walkout Day was March 14 and over 50 people came together on campus supporting and honoring the 17 people who died in a shooting in Parkland, Florida. Students across the nation planned to leave their classrooms for 17 minutes in memory of the 17 people who lost their lives in the deadly shooting […]
J.R. VanLienden: How a humble food truck owner and his small business could teach us a thing or two
December 23, 2017 by
Breaking into the food industry with a small business is a feat met with both emotional and monetary costs. We all know that it’s time consuming, rigorous and overwhelming. According to the US Small Business Association, only 20 percent of businesses will survive their first year while more than 50 percent succumb to defeat after […]
Writer urges students: ‘read and persevere’
April 26, 2017 by
This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald. Every Monday night since January, 10 students have met for class in the Coulter building on Western Carolina University’s campus. They read stories, write and present on contemporary work—all while learning from one of America’s towering professional writers: WCU professor and Jackson County resident Ron Rash. […]
Senior Spotlight: “Courtney Price one of the best hitters on our team”
April 21, 2017 by
Catamount softball has three seniors on the team for this 2017 season. Just like for most senior season campaigns, there is a lot of time spent reflecting on your college career and the game that you have spent most of your life playing. All three of these senior Catamounts have made their mark on the […]
