You cannot miss Alex Day when you see him on WCU’s campus or even during the long practices of the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band. He is taller than anybody around him but always has a wide smile on his face. He is also my little brother. Day is a sophomore at Western Carolina […]
WCU Students give back at Blood Drive
November 11, 2013 by
The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive in WCU’s University Center on November 6 and 7. Volunteers from the community, especially WCU students came out to donate their time and blood for a good cause. The Blood drive was sponsored by Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta, who sponsors the drive every three months. Member of […]
WCU students share their gun violence ‘number’
May 6, 2013 by
After losing a dear friend, Dr. Roger Hartley, associate professor of political science at Western Carolina University, created a Facebook group called “What is Your Number? Our Network of Gun Violence.” The group has gained national attention through MSNBC and The Washington Post. Dr. Hartley spoke with WCJ about his project. Read the full story […]
Dancing for a Cause
February 29, 2012 by
This year is going to be a special one for Western Carolina University when they host its first ever Dance Marathon 2012 for the kids. Dance Marathon is a nationwide movement involving college and high school students who raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization which raises money for 170 children’s hospitals […]
Traditions bringing families together during the holidays
December 11, 2011 by
As the weather gets colder and winter break is approaching, the holidays are in the back of everybody’s minds: what presents we have to get each other, what side of the family you’ll be with this holiday season. But with the holidays in full swing, the traditions are what most remember. The holidays are the […]
Black bears seen on WCU campus
September 28, 2011 by
By Cory Spaugh Black bears were spotted on the campus of Western Carolina University in the past two weeks. The bears were first reported on Saturday, Sept. 17, near the Greek village, the second sighting was near Reynolds Residence hall, and the third sighting was across Hwy 107 near WCU’s forensics area. The first sighting […]
