“Just because there isn’t lynch mobs on campus, doesn’t make [WCU] safe,” said Amber Jenkins, a black Western Carolina student in a podcast interview. Western Carolina University has not had a spotless record when it comes to controversy. Several racist and, more recently, transphobic incidents have stained the university’s image for years now. Earlier in […]
Finding safety and community through Night of PRIDE
April 11, 2022 by
Safety is an essential aspect of student life. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race or ethnicity, living on or off-campus, or other aspects of one’s identity, students need resources that support them. Night of PRIDE was hosted Thursday, March 24 to do just that. Night of PRIDE was primarily organized by Gwyn Howard, a graduate […]
Brittany Thompson: WCU detective and helping hand
December 9, 2019 by
This story was co-written with Sydni Hall. WCU alumna Brittany Thompson shares her experiences, hardships and favorite moments as the detective for the WCU police department. Graduating in 2011, Thompson double majored in criminal justice and forensic science. She completed her internship at the State Bureau of Investigation. Her goal was to work with the […]
WCU ensuring safety with R.A.D program
April 27, 2018 by
Co-written and edited with Brannon Mahaley As a university, one of the major concerns is the safety of its students and the availability of resources to victims and people who look to prevent sexual assault and violence from occurring. One of the ways the WCU Police Department has sought to provide some resources to students is […]
Sexual assault in the spotlight
November 14, 2014 by
Western Carolina University is taking measures in making students feel safer on campus. But that doesn’t stops the crime happening. The robbery that happened on campus near Brown building is a reminder of that. The university installed 23 Blue Light systems that are scattered throughout campus. In case of emergency, anyone can press the emergency button […]
Safety Fair planned for March 23
February 15, 2011 by
Members of CatTracker and other local emergency organizations planned a safety fair potentially set for March 23. Various members of the police, fire department, and EMS, of Jackson County as well as campus police organized the fair. “The primary purposes of the safety fair are to increase awareness of CatTracker as well as general safety awareness,” says Tammi […]
