Don’t worry I heard it too! A mysterious whistle, similar to that of a steam train, has been heard howling within Western Carolina University. This has some students wondering where the sound is coming from, and this railroad-enthusiast reporter digging for answers. Take a walk around the university on a weekday and keep an ear […]
The quilts in the Mountain Heritage Center tell a story of traditions
April 29, 2022 by
Story co-written/produced with Charles Gadie There are 21 quilts displayed in the Mountain Heritage Center’s main room, each with a story behind it. Whether it’s a story on the pattern, the fabric or the maker, each quilt is original. Generally, a quilt is made up of a decorative top, a warm filler called batting or […]
When Satan settled down in Cullowhee
February 20, 2022 by
WCJ is re-publishing the article from The Sylva Herald that brings a story about WCU mascot ‘Satan’ during late 1940s. Story written by Jim Buchanan. The idea of a mascot named Satan seems a little bit shocking these days, but then again school symbols with connotations to the underworld aren’t uncommon – just think of […]
WCU 130 years of growth
May 8, 2019 by
Story is co-written/produced with Hallie West Over its 130 years as an institution, Western Carolina University has grown from a one-room school building with just under 20 students to a university with over 11,000 students from not only North Carolina, but around the world. As the university continues to grow and develop, we’ve documented some […]
