The fight for dignity and equality is still going on, and it can be achieved with non-violence just as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us. This was the message keynote speaker, Dr. Oralene Simmons, preached during WCU celebration of the MLK week. Simmons is a native of western North Carolina and is known for her advocacy […]
WCU Unity March starts weeklong celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 21, 2020 by
The WCU week of celebration for the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. kicked off Monday, Jan. 21 with the Unity March. The march, which is organized annually at WCU by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, began at 11:30 a.m. outside at the Catafount after a few introductory speakers inside the University Center […]
WCU students speak at Women’s March in Sylva
January 19, 2020 by
As the 2020 presidential elections loom 10 months away, political tensions can be felt across the country. Even in small town America, citizens are discussing the issues that matter most to them from women’s rights, to voter ID regulations, to healthcare, among other issues – and that certainly was the case in Sylva on Saturday […]
Holiday craft sale brings unique gift ideas to WCU
December 11, 2019 by
Story was co-written/reporter with Ruth Dahl. Students at Western Carolina University had a chance to get their holiday shopping done early at the 10th Annual Handmade Holiday sale. The event was started in 2009, attracting more and more vendors and shoppers every year. All of the vendors were students, staff or alumni from Western Carolina […]
Brittany Thompson: WCU detective and helping hand
December 9, 2019 by
This story was co-written with Sydni Hall. WCU alumna Brittany Thompson shares her experiences, hardships and favorite moments as the detective for the WCU police department. Graduating in 2011, Thompson double majored in criminal justice and forensic science. She completed her internship at the State Bureau of Investigation. Her goal was to work with the […]
Students react to the impeachment results
December 5, 2019 by
This story was co-reported by Nate Hadley. SGA president, David Rhode, was not removed from office by a one vote majority of senators voting to keep him in (17 to 16), but the students are not happy. In the eyes of many present at the hearing and watching online, Rhode admitted to committing a crime […]
