Women athletes and their achievements through the history of WCU is on display at the Mountain Heritage Center. The exhibit Clearing the Hurdles: Women and Sport at WCU, 1889 to the Present opened early September and you can see it through through Dec. 12. The exhibit explores the “people, events, and laws that helped shape […]
Did you hear a steam locomotive around campus?
March 31, 2023 by
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 […]
