Carolina Public Press, story by Kirk Ross Shortly before adjourning this year’s General Assembly session in late June, legislative leaders announced a slate of ballot measures, six constitutional amendments in all. Although some of the proposals had been discussed previously, others aimed a restructuring state government had not been discussed previously. They drew immediate criticism […]
CPP: Amendments on NC ballot mystery to most voters. Here is what you need to know
October 22, 2018 by
WCU students encouraged to vote in the 2018 midterm election
October 19, 2018 by
As the early voting starts in North Carolina, WCU College Democrats hosted a reception encouraging students to vote in the 2018 midterm election. The reception held on Oct. 17 at Brown Dining Hall included key democratic candidates on the ballot like Bobby Kuppers running for the N.C. Senate district 50 and Joe Sam Queen who […]
Well known rivals debate again: Clampitt vs. Queen
October 19, 2018 by
Southwestern Community College hosted a debate on Thursday, Oct. 18, for N.C. General Assembly District 119 incumbent Mike Clampitt (R) and competitor Joe Sam Queen (D) as a platform to persuade voters. Clampitt was a captain of the Charlotte Fire Department from 1977-2004. He has previously run for office for Swain Board of Commissioners and […]
WCU community discusses hazing
October 18, 2018 by
Hazing is not something to only happen to greek organizations. In fact, as many WCU students learned during the film and discussion on Sept. 27 hosted by Greek Student Engagement and Development as part of the National Hazing Prevention Week, these humiliating ceremonies happen more often in sports. WCU Greek life director, Ron Schidemantle, and […]
Mid-term election season starts Oct. 17
October 12, 2018 by
(the story has been corrected we had mistake in the end of the early voting period and the election day) Early voting for the 2018 mid-term election starts on Oct. 17 and residents of Cullowhee and local area will have the voting place on campus open for them. Students living on and off campus will […]
Rich heritage & great fun: 44th Mountain Heritage Day
September 26, 2018 by
Make sure you bring your dancing shoes and an empty stomach to celebrate the Appalachian culture. The annual Mountain Heritage Day is this Saturday, Sept. 28, at the intramural field behind the Camp building on WCU. It is a whole day event that starts at 10 a.m. but come early to get a good parking spot. […]
