The long-running WCU Global Spotlight series returns with a discussion on the state of Gender and Sexuality around the globe including the woman’s rights in the United States and the abortion debate. The event is on Oct. 4 in Forsyth 101 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dr. Niall Michelsen, professor from the Political Science department […]
WCU students on the topic of abortion during the 2022 elections
November 17, 2022 by
Story co-produced with Madison Pait With the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the summer abortion was one of the issues that made people go out to vote in this midterm elections. However the turnout was not the best and the Republican candidates won in North Carolina which might have an impact on the current […]
A small pill, 50 years later is still controversial
April 9, 2014 by
Western Carolina University is all about the 1960’s this year with their ‘Take It All In” theme, but something that hasn’t been touched on is the birth control pill. It was born in the 1960’s, although it wasn’t available to single women without a male signature until 1968. It’s been a very controversial topic in […]
Republican control of North Carolina is scary for many
December 13, 2012 by
This election cycle was very successful for Republicans in North Carolina unlike the one on the national level. Starting in 2013, North Carolina GOP will have control over all three branches of the government, which has never happened before, and some people are not very optimistic. “Well I believe most people are just happy the negative campaign ads are […]
