Election season is upon us as people head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2026 Midterms

WCU students highlighted the cost of living, environmental issues, and voting for candidates who are dedicated to the issues they are voting on. Story co-produced with Lily Liszka.

Cleaning up and having good time with friends

I participated in the 42nd annual Tuck River Cleanup. Participants shared what the experience meant to them and their community. Over 500 students helped collect 4,729 pounds of trash while rafting down the Tuckasegee. 

58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition showcases WCU student artists

Student artists at Western Carolina University will be recognized for their work at the awards ceremony for the 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the WCU Fine Art Museum. WCU’s Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest running art traditions for students. This exhibition allows WCU undergraduate students to share their […]

Department of Education changes worry students about future

Videos produced by Anthony Fowler. With executive orders like “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” and “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling,” the Trump administration has already made many significant changes to the Department of Education. Many of the changes that have been made fall in line with Project 2025’s Mandate for Leadership: The […]

WCU students and faculty help Cypress Missions become a “beacon of hope” for WNC

Spring break is usually the time students and faculty take the opportunity to go on trips with their friends or family. Some take the opportunity to have some time off and just relax in their hometown. Eight WCU students saw it as an opportunity to work and help those in need in the Western North […]

WCU students reflect on LGBTQIA+ in elections

Video shot and edited by Halle Stanley Parental rights, transgender people in sports and many other issues that touch LGBTQIA+ rights have been discussed during this election cycle. Western Carolina students share opinions on the upcoming election, and how it impacts the LGBTQIA+ community.