Written story produced by Elise Holbrook. Podcast episode produced in collaboration with Drue Stinnett. Is college made better or worse by being a student that is driven to make all A’s? And, when success in school becomes part of your identity how does failure, or perceived failure affect you? Whether it’s elementary school or college, we all […]
She Rambles Podcast Episode 1: Does Being Femme Mean Being Afraid?
February 22, 2019 by
Written story produced by Elise Holbrook. Podcast episode produced in collaboration with Drue Stinnett. Take a moment and think about your upbringing. Were you constantly and consistently taught to pay attention to your surroundings, or to be cautious in public, whether it be sticking to well-lit areas, having a friend of family member with you at […]
Whee Discriminate
May 15, 2018 by
Co-written with Keegan Wiggins Western Carolina University prides itself on being a diversified and inclusive institution, but that identity has been shaken after the racial incidents that happened since the beginning of the spring semester. Since the Whee Matter movement’s start in February, the administration has provided the student leaders and community with monthly reports of what […]
Whee Discriminate: A look at SAGA
May 15, 2018 by
Since its inception, Western Carolina University’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) has promoted advocacy and awareness for the LGBT+ community. The student organization’s purpose is to provide support and outreach, as well as resources and information, for individuals of all identities and sexualities. SAGA is an organization that prides itself on providing a safe haven for […]
Whee Discriminate: A look at ICA
May 15, 2018 by
Interviews contributed by Travon Ricketts Western Carolina University’s Intercultural Affairs is a campus organization designed to provide an environment in which students of different backgrounds and cultures can feel appreciated, valued and respected. The purpose of ICA is broken into three categories: engage, entertain and educate WCU’s community. ICA promotes inclusive values of human dignity […]
Whee Discriminate: A look at LASO
May 15, 2018 by
The Latino Appreciation Student Organization (LASO) is a student ran club that focuses on educating the community about Latino culture and life at WCU. In order to educate the students, LASO has held several programs that focus on various identities within the Latino community. These programs look at the differences between the 20-21 nationalities that make […]
