Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, April 19 edition Sylva hosts its first Japan Fest Saturday, April 29, from 2-5 p.m. at Bridge Park. Attendees can eat, dance and practice calligraphy and get to know more about Japan. The Sylva Japan Fest is organized by the Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator for Western Carolina University, […]
WCU students face protestors in between classes
Protesters against LGBTQ+ rights came to WCU campus on Wednesday, April 20. Approximately, 100 WCU students gathered in between classes to protest against them as they did not welcome the protestors on campus. The protest took place between the dining hall and the Catafountain. The event was unknown to students. The three protestors were holding […]
Portioning issues in dining leads to a resolution
Originally published in the Western Carolinian In February 2023, student Jacob Dillhyon messaged the Carolinian on Instagram asking for his experience with WCU Dining Services to be told. His message: “This is regarding a string of messages I’ve had with Dining Services regarding their fatphobia they are presenting as well as discrimination against those with medical […]
Catamount Eats food truck gets a makeover
Version of story originally published in the Western Carolinian Many students enjoy the good food and convenient location of the Catamount Eats food truck. That is easy to see from the lines that wrap around the small sidewalk between the McKee and Killian building. The food truck is nothing new and has been going around […]
Mujeres Con Un Proposito; a place of belonging
Originally published in print in The Western Carolinian. Mujeres Con Un Proposito “Women with a purpose” (MCP) is a student lead club for Latinas to create an empowering and welcoming space for women of color and to help the Latinx community. “Being able to have that sense of community and women around me that inspire […]







