Research at Richland Creek watershed, a head water way that flows through Waynesville, has been found of nine micro plastic particles per liter, which for a perspective is about 20 particles in a 2-liter bottle. Microplastics are classified as a “contaminant of emerging concern,” meaning that being exposed to low levels over long periods of time […]
Undiagnosed ADHD might be the reason some female students are struggling
May 7, 2025 by
“My professor assigned 50 pages of Plato. And on the fourth reread, I went, ‘Okay. I’m like, really struggling to keep my attention here, and this is a problem because I got my degree in literature.’ So I was like, I need to be able to read this,” said Haylee Melton, writing and learning commons […]
The seasons and their effect on mental health
May 7, 2025 by
The sun has many positive impacts on our lives every day, including helping us grow plants and telling us the time of day. But the sun also helps people’s moods, preventing seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that comes around during different seasons, according to the United Kingdom […]
Flower bouquet event pulls a large crowd
May 5, 2025 by
With final exams just around the corner, a quick study break is sometimes needed to keep students a little relaxed and the brain feeling refreshed. WCU had just the event, a flower bouquet making event, on April 29. Students started lining up an hour before the doors opened in anticipation of the event. The line […]
Controlled Chaos two-night event closing out last week of classes at WCU
May 1, 2025 by
Students at Western Carolina University see the light at the end of the tunnel resembling the end of the classes. They are ready to celebrate this weekend before the grind for exam week. The School of Stage and Screen, is offering movies, red carpet and fun during the two-days Controlled Chaos Film Festival. This will […]
Students embrace AI, but are universities falling behind?
April 29, 2025 by
“AI may not take your job, but the person who knows how to use it is,” said Kyla Parks, a construction management major at WCU. Parks talks about how in her field utilizing AI as a constructive tool is useful for safety purposes and that it’s not a replacement for the work in her field. […]
