By: Ariel Rymer & Kane Rowell The election watch party held at the Cat’s Den hosted by the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs received a bigger turn out than expected. The party included live coverage of the election broadcasted on big screens, political bingo, political family feud, prizes, snacks and drinks. In the […]
College Democrats kick off with an early voting event
October 29, 2012 by
College Democrats of Western Carolina University, Organizing for America, and 11th Congressional District hosted an early voting event on Tuesday, Oct. 23 on the A.K. Hinds University Center Lawn. This event was planned to promote early voting and to make students aware of the Cat Tran that takes students from campus to the polls. Frank […]
Amendment One passes, Jackson County no longer dry
May 9, 2012 by
A majority of North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages Tuesday, May 8, while Jackson County opted to legalize the countywide sale of alcohol. The amendment to North Carolina’s state constitution reads “marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in […]
Sylva paper factory cares for the environment
May 3, 2012 by
Jackson Paper Manufacturing in Sylva is the largest producer of 100 percent recycled paper in North Carolina. The company utilizes several measures to minimize its impact on the environment, with systems in place to prevent any discharge into local waterways and no harmful emissions released into the air.
Western Relay’s for life
April 16, 2012 by
Around 1000 students, faculty, community members and cancer survivors participated in WCU’s Relay for Life Friday night. Beginning at 6 p.m. the all night festival continued on until 6:30 a.m. Saturday. People walked, played games, ate food and listened to music all night to raise money for The American Cancer Society. Various clubs and organizations […]
