Earth & Wellness Celebration educates students

Western Carolina University held its annual Earth & Wellness Celebration on Tuesday, April 15 in the UC Grandroom. There were over 30 booths available to educate on the general aspects of health and wellness for both human bodies and the earth. Most booths were ran by students participating in various programs on campus while Power […]

Impact of Tuck River cleanup

Western North Carolina is committed to maintaining the serene beauty that the region has to offer. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Tuck River Cleanup, a testament to the support of the community at Western Carolina University. “The Tuck River Cleanup is our yearly rehabilitation effort to maintain the natural beauty of this […]

Spring cleaning the Tuck

Hundreds of students braved the chilly morning and cold water temperatures for the spring cleanup of the Tuckasegee River. The event is the nation’s largest single day cleanup in which estimated 600-900 students and community members participated this April 20. Students started gathering around the University Center lawn an hour before registration started to get a free t-shirt. All participants were required […]

Tuck River Cleanup coming this weekend

Students, faculty and community members will have the chance to participate in the 29 annual Tuck River Cleanup Saturday. Registration begins at 11 a.m. on the UC Lawn and lasts until 1 p.m. Preregistration is not available.  The first 500 in line will receive a free tee-shirt. From there, participants will be given either life […]

College students biggest break on the rise

The most anticipated break for college students has already started in many  colleges all over the United States. Western Carolina University’s Spring Break this year is later in the semester, the last week of March, but the weather will hopefully be warmer and plenty of students are already in the planning mode. WCJ’s Facebook and email poll concludes that students are either going […]

WCU trail system officially opens

Western Carolina University hosted a grand opening celebration of the new WCU trail system Saturday, Feb. 23. There was a great turnout to enjoy the advent of this addition to the university, despite the overcast day. A group ride was held, there were bike clinics, free food and live music. The trail system consists of […]