The long-running Israeli/Palestine conflict has recently been renewed, and many at WCU have chosen a side.On Nov. 9, WCU students walk out in the “Shut It Down for Palestine” protest. Around 30 students and community members gathered at the Catafount. In the hour during the rally a small group of students stood with the Israeli […]
WCU students face protestors in between classes
April 27, 2023 by
Protesters against LGBTQ+ rights came to WCU campus on Wednesday, April 20. Approximately, 100 WCU students gathered in between classes to protest against them as they did not welcome the protestors on campus. The protest took place between the dining hall and the Catafountain. The event was unknown to students. The three protestors were holding […]
BOG University governance committee discusses free speech and ‘disruptive’ behavior
April 11, 2022 by
Freedom of expression, speech and the freedom to protest on campus were all discussed during the meeting on university governance on April 6. The UNC BOG was joined by North Carolina Senators Amy Gayle, Mike Woodard, Zack Hawkins and Jon Hardister led the discussion to a half-empty room at the University Center. “Students should not […]
WCU Turning Point USA meeting leads to sit-in style protest
October 7, 2021 by
Western Carolina University’s chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) discussed and criticized critical race theory, while many other WCU students protested in and outside of the UC Raleigh room on Sept. 20. From the total of 50 seats available in the room about half were taken up by protesters and 12 more were outside the […]
#WheeWantChange: WCU Students March
September 2, 2020 by
After two racist videos made by since expelled WCU students surfaced on social media the weekend prior, a multitude of students took to the University Fountain to show their displeasure. Here’s a recap of the event. For our coverage of the videos and what ensued that weekend, click here.
Demonstrators say they were offering a message of love
October 11, 2017 by
This story was originally published in The Sylva Herald. On Oct. 5, three religious demonstrators bearing signs were stationed in front of Western Carolina University’s Alumni Tower, proclaiming, “live holy and be perfect” and “fear God.” The signs condemned “all liars, drunkards, thieves, fornicators, filthy-minded, hateful and unrighteous” people. Permit-holder Buddy Fisher, who said he lives somewhere […]
