Students and staff take 3D printing to a new level

Western Carolina University’s Technology Commons in the Hunter Library started a new technological era with 3D printing in Oct. 2015. Since then the students and staff have been very creative. According to Mark Stoffan, head of Digital Access and Technology Services, students have been printing some interesting things and a number of faculty have used the printers for […]

Bite into a good book at Hunter Library

Hunter Library’s annual Edible Book contest brought books to life on Thursday – in the form of food! The contest featured many well-known favorites such as Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and Shel Silverstein’s ‘The Giving Tree’. Contestants created their masterpieces out of a variety of edible materials such as cake, candy and cereal. The […]

Students’ imagination run free with new 3D printers in Hunter Library

Nicholas Black produced the multimedia segment in the story.  WCU kicked off a new technological era, 3D printing in the Technology Commons of the Hunter Library in the fall semester and the students took notice. Having a 3D printer at WCU is a big development for the university, with 3D printing being at the peak […]

SGA senate expresses support for big changes at request of students

The WCU student government association senate met Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Cardinal room of the UC with the intent to give the student body want they have said they wanted. SGA Vice President Ryan Hermance quickly introduced three resolutions. Two of which are subjects that the student body has high interest in. Senator Ricky […]

Flash mob in Hunter Library

On Dec. 7, the last day of classes for the Fall 2012 semester, a flash mob broke out in dance in the Hunter Library IT Commons shortly before noon while students worked on final projects.

24/7 in the Hunter Library

As exam week fast approaches and the cramming begins Hunter Library will be open for 24 hours starting Sunday, Dec. 4, until the end of the exam week, Dec. 16. Students are taking advantage of the extra hours. “ College students stay up past midnight and its nice to have it open during exam so we […]