WCU fraternities and sororities were educated, yet again, about the common stereotype that Greeks are alcoholics and party animals during the program 1 Tequila, 2 Tequila, 3 Tequila, Floor. The program was run by Joanna Rathbone, Department of Student Community Ethics employee, and organized by the brothers of Pi Lambda Phi, Delta Sigma Phi and the […]
Sexual assault: the importance of bystander intervention on a college campus
March 26, 2017 by
“We say consent is sexy, but now we say consent is sexy and necessary,” said Anthony DiNicola in an interview. Anthony DiNicola brought Catharsis Production’s program “The Hook Up” to Western Carolina’s campus to discuss the thing students feel more and more comfortable discussing: hooking up, sexual assault, and rape. DiNicola connected with the students […]
WCU undergraduate student presenting at prestigious D.C. conference
March 25, 2017 by
A Western Carolina University communication student is set to present research at two academic and undergraduate conferences. WCU senior Kayla Harasymchuk will present her research on “Communicating Social Support” at the prestigious D.C. Health Communication Conference, April 28 and 29. The D.C. conference is designed for academics, and it is hard to get to for […]
Local Meals on Wheels to roll on … budget cut or no budget cut
March 23, 2017 by
This story was written by Haley Smith, originally published in The Sylva Herald. It’s still too early to know exactly what might happen, but President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts could limit funding for Jackson County Meals on Wheels. Jackson County Department on Aging Director Eddie Wells said the details remain in flux. “If it were a […]
Trump’s budget would abolish 7 local programs
March 23, 2017 by
This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. In the grand scheme of things, when compared to a budget numbering in the billions, $2 million doesn’t amount to a thimbleful of funding. Those federal dollars, however, provide money to help Jackson County’s neediest. If President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is adopted, seven […]
WCU embarks on building spree
March 16, 2017 by
This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Within two years, Western Carolina University leaders hope to start at least five construction projects with a total estimated worth of $226 million. The campus building spree promises to transform WCU and boost the region’s economy. Campus leaders say when possible they’ll rely on […]
