Battle of the Bands returns to the Western Carolina University central plaza on Oct. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. After its initial performance last year WCU bands will entertain WCU students and community, showcase their musical talents and fundraise for the Community Table. “This is supposed to be a fun event that is building […]
Whee Life: Helene brought the community together and how resilient people are
September 25, 2026 by
This week we have a special edition commemorating second anniversary since Hurricane Helene devastation of Western North Carolina. Hear from our guest on the recovery efforts, the distribution of funds for projects and politics from Cory Vaillancourt, special Helene Recovery reporter for The Asheville Citizens Times and former editor at the Smoky Mountain News. Two […]
WCU Health and Wellness Fair education with gifts
September 14, 2026 by
Western Carolina University is holding its annual Health and Wellness Fair to educate students new and old as they start the new semester. It will on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the U.C. Fountain. With the record breaking number of freshmen that arrived to Western for the Fall 2026 semester, there’s […]
WCU College Republicans plan to bring candidates and do some cleaning up
September 3, 2026 by
The College Republicans at Western Carolina University will have their inaugural meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in the University Center Dogwood Room. Tristin Goode, the leader of the group, wants them to bring Republican candidates to talk about politics and climate change. The College Republicans club was revived in 2025, and Goode is hoping […]
Gift and Thrift: Bringing sustainable style to WCU
May 8, 2026 by
Students and community members were invited to the third annual Gift and Thrift event hosted by WCU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning on Friday, May 1 at a pop-up shop in the University Center. Over 30 students attended the event, clearing out the donated items quicker than they had been sorted. The event […]
Spiritual politics: A unique solution to political and global divide
May 1, 2026 by
As political tensions rise and a resolution seems out of reach, a Western Carolina University (WCU) professor is writing about how spiritual politics may be the only answer. Dr. Michael Lenz is a political science professor at WCU, and he believes the answer to current global issues is spirituality. This spirituality is not religious, but instead about embracing peace, hope and […]
