In the first seven days of early voting, the new voting site at Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building has seen a 168% increase in turnout compared with the last midterm election in 2022. According to the State Board of Elections, there are 1,484,828 votes in person and 59,845 absentee ballots casted as […]
Midterm voting guide: Quick reminders and links
October 20, 2026 by
Today at 5 p.m. was the last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot in North Carolina. If you are an out-of-state student, dates may vary so be sure to google your states deadlines on requesting and receiving back ballots. A valid photocopy of your ID is required for your vote to be accepted. To […]
Early voting in the new voting site at WCU HHS building started with high numbers
October 19, 2026 by
In the two days of early voting, over half a million registered voters have already voted. According to State Board of Elections as of Oct. 17 there are 461,048 votes in person and 40,273 are absentee ballots casted. In Jackson County, 1,829 people voted in person during the first two days. The Board has approved […]
The Mudcats Club teaches students the art of ceramics
October 13, 2026 by
The Mudcats Club hosted a “makers make” toothbrush holder and wax melter workshop on Sept. 24 in Bardo Room 144. Club President Fynn Murray opened the event by demonstrating how to cut a rectangle of clay to form the base of a toothbrush holder. He rolled his clay into a cylinder and pressed it onto […]
WCU’s fighting game tournament returns for sixth year
October 13, 2026 by
A special kind of competition was happening on Oct. 3, on Western Carolina University’s campus. Catamount Clash 6, a tournament of the fighting game Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate, brought many games to from all over the region and neighboring states. “The Salty Spitoon,” WCU’s Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate gaming club, hosts the event annually in […]
Voter fatigue: What to know before you vote
October 13, 2026 by
What happens when a ballot feels like too much? For Jackson County voters, the November midterm election will bring a long list of races and candidates to choose from. A ballot with more choices means more decisions for voters to make. For some voters, seeing a long list of races and candidates may feel overwhelming. Jackson County will have over 20 […]
