Story was co-produced with Kendall Harris Seasonal depression is beginning to kick in for many college students as fall comes to an end. The Mayo Clinic defines seasonal depression as a depression relating to the seasons. It affects many people every year, but college students are most at risk due to the changes in climate […]
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WWCU GM Lyndan Jones supports and serves the community
December 11, 2020 by
WCU senior Lyndan Jones puts the light into a now dim radio station where COVID-19 has taken over. The motivated student has been leading WWCU FM as the student general manager for three years, beginning only as a sophomore. Jones originally learned of the station from Valley Ballyhoo during her freshman year in 2017. She […]
“Get on board” with WCU students skateboarding petition
December 2, 2020 by
For many students at Western Carolina University, skateboarding is a reliable and relaxing form of transportation on campus that is quick and efficient. It is not unusual to see students coasting around campus with penny-boards, longboards, and skateboards, but according to Title IX of the Official Parking Regulations, skateboards are banned on campus. WCU sent […]
How are you, really?
December 1, 2020 by
Story was co-produced with Kilikena Jordan For many young adults, college is a time of growth, learning and exploration. However, for some college students, this transition into adulthood can be a time of significant change and challenge to their emotional and mental well-being. With many students beginning and ending their school year with COVID-19, this […]
Jackson cases rise; death toll now stands at 8
November 12, 2020 by
By Dave Russell Story originally published in The Sylva Herald on Nov. 12, 2020 edition Jackson County recorded its eighth death due to COVID-19 last Wednesday. The victim was between the ages of 25-49 years old and had underlying health conditions, according to Melissa McKnight of the Jackson County Department of Public Health. COVID-19 cases […]
Advising Day 2020: COVID-19 Edition
November 2, 2020 by
As advising for Spring classes unfolds, many WCU students are meeting with their advisors virtually instead of the traditional face to face interaction. Western’s advising day was on Oct. 27 and registration for classes has already started for some students. Some students are finding virtual advising harmless, but for others, it is a challenge to […]
