This story was written by Haley Smith, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Last week, Western Carolina University faculty responded to state legislation intended to protect free speech on public college campuses. During their Nov. 16 meeting, with only 13 members out of 30 present, WCU’s Faculty Senate expressed concerns about the “Restore Campus Free Speech Act,” […]
‘Everything WCU does works’
November 23, 2017 by
This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Who’s the baddest band in America? Western Carolina University, that’s who, according to CollegeMarching.com, operated by Blue Line Media. The organization provides nationwide news coverage and information about marching bands. Here’s what the article says: “There are halftime shows and then there’s the Western Carolina […]
Western’s very own Shark Tank: 3rd annual Pitch Party
November 7, 2017 by
Every great idea must start somewhere, and what better place to start than right here on campus? On Thursday, Nov. 9, the student organization Encouraging Potential through Innovation and Collaboration (EPIC) will be hosting their 3rd Annual Pitch Party. It will be held in the UC Theater at 6 p.m. It is free to attend, and it […]
WCU Career Services discusses working in multi-generational office
October 31, 2017 by
Every generation has a story: One that they create and mold throughout the years, and one that the previous generation passes on. Each story is different from the generation before or after and this can lead to conflict in most environments, specifically within a workplace. Around 40 WCU students gathered in the UC’s conference room […]
WCU student shot at off-campus apartment
October 30, 2017 by
This story was written by Quintin Ellison and Dave Russell, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Jackson County detectives are investigating another shooting involving a Western Carolina University student, less than three weeks after a WCU junior was shot and killed at the campus’ back entrance. Corey Ladarrius Alston, 19, was shot in the leg at […]
Hillside Grind Open Mic Night
October 27, 2017 by
When you combine a hot mic, coffee, a pool table and friends- magic happens. On Oct. 25, the UKirk Ministries hosted the Hillside Grind Open Mic Night. UKirk is the University Church, a campus ministry that is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. UKirk owns and runs the Hillside Grind Coffee House which is an […]
