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.
Major storm sweeps through Cullowhee
April 29, 2011 by
Western Carolina University students received a late night surprise on Thursday, April 28, as a tornado warning put the Cullowhee area on high alert. Students living on campus filled the bottom floors of their dorms and waited out the storm. According to Tammi Hudson, WCU’s emergency management director, the university’s siren system was activated at […]
