Catamount Peaks Apartment building 331 was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, Sept. 6, producing smoke that could be seen throughout Cullowhee. According to students the fire was caused by lint build up in the dryer. Former resident, Danielle Lacroix, stated when she lived in the apartment, there were prior problems with the dryer. “We […]
Mountain top removal plagues Appalachian Mountains
June 2, 2011 by
Turning on the lights is a simple task, yet there is a complex system of wires and power lines that lead to an unexpected place: the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and Kentucky. Here the Appalachian mountains are plagued by the coal industries mining, where exploding mountain tops and pushing them into the valleys has […]
New quad area opens at WCU to mixed reactions
May 2, 2011 by
The new quad area and fountain are finally available to students at WCU, highlighting months of work from construction crews.
Community puts pieces back together after tornado
May 2, 2011 by
On April 16, 2011, a severe tornado ripped through Sanford, N.C., destructing everything in its path. Almost two weeks later, citizens are putting their community back together, proving that they are strong and will do anything to recover.
New SGA leadership established and gives back to the community
April 29, 2011 by
The new SGA leaders were inaugurated on Tuesday April 26. President, TJ Eaves, and Vice President, Alecia Page presented their speaches and had time to sit for a short Q&A with the WCJ.
