Co-edited by Marina Cooper Parking at WCU will remain a problem this semester with the constructions of new buildings and parking garage. WCU’s parking services announced on Jan. 26 that the Baptist 4-tier commuter lot will be closed for the remainder of the spring 2021 semester due to construction. Located next to Hunter Library, this […]
Cullowhee Valley School mascot to be removed
February 9, 2021 by
Story co-written with Emma Hodes. Since 1958, the Rebel has represented Cullowhee Valley School as their mascot. But after a Jackson County Board of Education meeting on January 26, the Rebel will be retired. The topic of the mascot change was one main topic discussed in the meeting, along with COVID-19 vaccinations, spring season sports, […]
Alex Gary: From student athlete to Athletic Director
February 3, 2021 by
Western Carolina University’s athletic director, Alex Gary, has already had his fair share of tribulations less than a year into the role. Gary has had to deal with a global pandemic, athletic cancellations and postponements, racial issues and protests on campus. Despite these challenges, student athletes, coaches and colleagues are thrilled with his performance and […]
Students and professors on how the pandemic impacts education
January 20, 2021 by
Story co-produced with Kenneth Goode. Before the pandemic, all lecture classes were face-to-face instead of in front of a computer screen. Professors would work in their offices until it was time to walk to their designated classrooms and teach. Everything has changed. Everything has changed for students as well. Instead of walking to classes, they […]
WCU Equestrian club president makes the best of COVID-19
December 19, 2020 by
Western Carolina University senior Madison Kitchen took on the role of equestrian club president for the 2020-2021 school year. She knew it would come with challenges, but a pandemic was not one she thought she would face. The equestrian club voted for leadership positions in early 2020, just when the COVID-19 pandemic was spreading into […]
A day in the life with WCU Chancellor, Dr. Kelli Brown
December 19, 2020 by
Every student at Western Carolina University knows who Chancellor Kelli R. Brown is, but very few know what a regular day looks like for her. Only being in the position since July 1, 2019, Chancellor Brown has faced a lot of struggles during COVID-19. However, despite her transition from in-person to online, Brown’s days as […]
