Impeachment process and its impact on 2020 elections

The Western Carolina Journalist talked with two WCU political science professors, Dr. Todd Collins and Dr. Chris Cooper, on the impeachment process, the constitution and impact on the election. See the full interview below.

Cherokee art shines through in 2019 Mountain Heritage Day

Mountain Heritage Day celebrated the history and culture of Western North Carolina, with music, food and local artists selling their work. Brothers and Cherokee artists, Bill and Rob Radford, keep some distance between their booths, as their work has a similar style, both with a focus on knives, pipes and gorgets.  They carve knife handles […]

Miz Cracker gets candid at WCU Drag Show

Miz Cracker, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, performed for over 1100 people at the Ramsey Center on Friday, Sept. 27. The New York City native captivated the audience with her wardrobe and lip-sync performance, but also for shining a light on feminism. Doors opened at 7 p.m. and as fans anticipated Cracker’s appearance, […]

WCU students and administrators talk food and bugs

Western Carolina’s students and dining services discussed bugs, money and new ideas and offerings for food in 2019-2020 school year during the meeting on Sept 25. Six Western Carolina employees and over 25 Western students representing Resident Hall Counsels, SGA, and nutrition and dietetic major were all in attendance to the open forum. The bug situation […]

The drag show is back with Miz Cracker headlining

Life can be a drag sometimes. But the drag queens coming to WCU on Friday, Sept. 27 certainly bring some color to your night! RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Miz Cracker will be joining local drag queens for a drag show to be held at the Ramsey Center. Tickets can be picked up on the second […]

Youth Arts Festival brings beauty and green energy this weekend

The 12th Annual Youth Arts Festival will brighten the landscape of Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, North Carolina, once again bringing art and green energy education to children and their families. The festival is on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. Guests will be able to participate […]