It seemed that an air of compassion followed Joe Allen with every step. As he opened the door to a windowless second-floor waiting room inside the Jackson County Social Services building, the looming sense of dread lingering in the atmosphere scattered. Sitting in a government-beige social services office has a way of conjuring up a […]
Just when you thought it was over… Gubernatorial recount in Durham County and Election ’17
December 2, 2016 by
In the weeks following Nov. 8, Americans all across the U.S. could take solace in the fact that election season was finally over. Unfortunately for North Carolinians, the most tumultuous and divisive election season in recent memory refused to leave The Old North State. Democratic challenger Roy Cooper appeared to have won the governor’s seat […]
The Power of Zero: WCU participates in World AIDS Day
November 30, 2016 by
Students from Western Carolina University’s Catamount Communications have partnered with The Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) to promote HIV/AIDS awareness in anticipation of World AIDS Day, Thursday, Dec. 1. Kicking of the week of events, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project provided free HIV Testing on the WCU campus on Monday, Nov. 28. HIV […]
With NC governorship hanging in the balance, Chris Cooper examines impact of provisional ballots
November 28, 2016 by
The 2016 elections, although over, seem not to be. In North Carolina, the close race for the governorship is still in the news. Last week, Gov. Pat McCrory officially filed for a statewide recount. This will not happen until all the county boards of elections certify their results. This weekend, McCrory’s campaign offered to withdraw his […]
Open House this weekend
November 18, 2016 by
Western Carolina University will host its first Open House event of the year this Saturday. Currently, there are 1,000 students and 2,200 guests registered to attend. Participating departments can set up in the Ramsey Center from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday or starting at 7 a.m. Saturday. All department set up should be complete by 8 a.m. Saturday. Faculty and […]
“In The Soundless Awe” is raising awareness of PTSD
November 16, 2016 by
After years of being haunted by the past, there’s only so much any man can take. Guilt can take its toll. Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents “In the Soundless Awe,” a historical genre play co-written by Jayme McGhan, associate professor and director of the school. The production, part of WCU’s Mainstage […]
