The first thing I saw when we reached Aida refugee camp was the face of a dead child. Israel has been a topic of global discussion recently due to a resurgence in violence. After Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in a refugee camp, a Palestinian opened fire outside a synagogue and killed seven Israelis. The […]
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia spreads love through song
February 8, 2023 by
Version of story originally published in the Western Carolinian. WCU’s Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (PMA) will perform commissioned serenades on Tuesday, Feb. 14 on campus for significant others or anyone you want to impress or embarrass. Valentine’s Day serenades is an annual fundraiser where students can purchase a serenade for their significant other, a friend […]
WCU’s Philosophy and Religion Department make Wednesday’s sweet
February 7, 2023 by
For college students, the weeks can get stressful and it’s important for students to take a break, even in the middle of the week. WCU’s Philosophy and Religion (PAR) department hosts Sweet Wednesday each week from noon to 2 p.m. in their main office located in Stilwell 226 for students to enjoy complimentary coffee, tea […]
ChatGPT – student’s new favorite tool
February 6, 2023 by
“ChatGPT, the cutting-edge AI language model developed by OpenAI, is revolutionizing the way people interact with technology, offering instant and accurate responses to an ever-growing range of queries.” ChatGPT wrote that description of itself, proving just how innovative this technology can be. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that was released to the public at […]
Red Cross certifications at Western Carolina University
February 3, 2023 by
Whether you’re a student, faculty or community member, two hours of your time (or less) could save lives. WCU Campus Recreation Center (CRC) hosted the first Red Cross Certification course of the spring semester on Jan. 26, where four participants were trained in first aid, automated external defibrillator and CPR skills. Jessica Dean, associate director […]
WCU’s professor’s insight on protests in Iran
February 1, 2023 by
The Western Carolina Pagan Student Association hosted a Silence Against Violence event last semester and some of the students protested the treatment and violence against woman in Iran. The participating members all wore black as a symbol, a tradition started in 2001 where women hold silent vigils to protest against violence. Jenna Orbeck, the head […]
