The world of business is a competitive place and that goes double for the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the U.S. economy and has been on a growing trend in recent years. When it comes to starting your own business, it helps to know what […]
WCU’s progress in making campus accessible for all
December 8, 2022 by
WCU’s campus is not fully accessible for people with physical disabilities. Owen Perkins, a freshman at WCU, has a visual impairment. “It’s not the most walkable campus,” said Perkins. See the video below on how hard it is for Perkins to navigate campus. Many organizations at WCU are providing resources and accommodations for students with disabilities, but more […]
The Silent Epidemic: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
December 7, 2022 by
As we’ve moved into the 21st century, the harsh realities faced by indigenous communities covered up for generations are brought to light, and the fight for indigenous rights has grown, but not nearly enough. Not yet. In honor of November being Native American Heritage month, WCU offered various events on campus to help educate while […]
It’s RAD teaching women to defend themselves
December 7, 2022 by
30 young women completed a circle around the poorly lit room in the back of the gym. Hearts beating fast from their warm-up, sweat building on foreheads, heavy breathing, and wide eyes looking to their instructors in the middle of the circle for commands to start their drills. “Defensive stance,” yelled instructor Gayle Maddox, turning […]
Cat Singers: An ensemble of diversity
December 6, 2022 by
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Carolina University vocal ensemble Catamount “Cat” Singers saw a revitalization with the end of a campus-wide mask mandate and the hiring of Dr. Tiffany Renée Jackson in 2021. As Assistant Voice Professor, Jackson sought to lead this ensemble with a new and improved philosophy: the power of inclusivity. Jackson […]
Distracted driving at WCU one of the main cause for accidents
December 2, 2022 by
We have all been there. You glance down at your phone for a second and when you look up everything around you looks different from when you looked down. In those few seconds, the car in front of you has stopped and for a moment it feels like your car will not stop in time. […]
