This story was written by Tanner Hall, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Four months after a father of four died in a hit and run in Cullowhee, there’s new action to protect other pedestrians who use overcrowded, unsafe Ledbetter Road. Transportation officials hope to link Ledbetter and Monteith Gap roads. The connector near Western Carolina […]
Criminal justice and racial tensions in politics
October 25, 2016 by
This story was co-written with Haley Smith. Stances on political issues have been the driving force for voters to decide on the best fit for president. A popular issue in the race has been racial tensions and the criminal justice system. WCU criminal justice professor, Dr. Albert Kopak, spoke specifically about criminal justice, race and […]
WCU students under the spell of ChrisJones
October 24, 2016 by
Some minds were taken over; many more were simply blown. Nationally-recognized hypnotist chrisjones (not a typo) brought his other-worldly abilities to Western Carolina University’s University Center on Oct.12. Facing an enthusiastic, yet noticeably skeptical audience, he eased into the show, explaining first that hypnotism isn’t exactly what Hollywood makes it out to be. “All I’m […]
Homecoming week highlights
October 21, 2016 by
Western Carolina University’s Homecoming 2016 kicks off Monday, Oct. 24, under the “Purple Reigns” theme, with activities and performances scheduled for each day of the week. The notable Homecoming activities include concerts, a comedy show, the Homecoming parade and the football game. The Catamount Walkabout, an event designed to raise awareness of the Samaritan’s Feet organization […]
Flu season arrives in Cullowhee
October 18, 2016 by
An altered version of this story was published in The Sylva Herald. As flu season begins, WCU students and community members are urged to get their flu shot. WCU’s health services starts a prevention campaign as students come back from fall break, with flu shots available in Bird Building and mobile flu clinics through October. […]
North Carolina’s districting problem
October 14, 2016 by
The North Carolina General Assembly may soon redraw the state’s congressional districts again for 2018. But will that have an impact on elections? Todd Collins, Director of Public Policy Institute at Western Carolina University, says it depends on voter turnout. A panel of federal judges ruled North Carolina’s congressional districts unconstitutional in February 2016, forcing […]
