A group of protesters gathered at Western Carolina University staged a silent protest to bring awareness to racial tensions on campus. WCU community standing with Black Lives Matter, April 4, 2016. Photo by Alec Simkiss. A group of about 30 to 40 people gathered around the fountain with hand-made signs on Monday evening, April 4, writing […]
Students & faculty protest to bring awareness to racial tensions at Western Carolina University
April 7, 2016 by
Put your best cosplay on
April 7, 2016 by
Cosplayers and comic lovers will gather on Saturday, April 9, for the Third Annual Whee-Con at Western Carolina University. It will take place in the UC Grandroom from 10-6 p.m. Whee-Con is an event sponsored by The Comic Club and the Student Government Association (SGA). It is the annual comic book convention that WCU’s students put […]
Valley of the Lilies half marathon & 5k
April 4, 2016 by
Saturday morning was a gorgeous day in Cullowhee for the Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5k. At 8 a.m., runners lined up to start the half marathon, with the 5k following shortly after. “It’s been a long time since I’ve gotten out and raced so it will be nice to see what I can […]
What’s next for the new WCU science building
March 31, 2016 by
This article was co-written with Haley Smith. The Connect N.C. Bond was passed, WCU will get the funds for a new Natural Sciences building and the work has already started. An ad has been placed seeking designers for the new building. The application process will close April 15. After that, a committee will be constructed to […]
No surprises in the NC primaries
March 18, 2016 by
The North Carolina primaries went without any surprises. The NC Connect Bond passed with 65 percent of the voters’ support. This means Western Carolina University will receive $110 million for a new science building along with many other projects included in the bond. “This is a big day in our institution’s history and a big day in the history of […]
WCU students react to Connect NC bond
March 14, 2016 by
This story was co-written with Haley Smith. North Carolina’s primary elections are on March 15, 2016, and voters will have a chance to change North Carolina through a new bond referendum. According to their website, the NC Connect bond referendum is “$2 billion of targeted long-term investments”, impacting things such as the UNC school systems, community colleges, parks and […]
