Many voters enjoy getting a sticker after casting their ballot. This election, voters in Jackson County have a chance to snag an exclusive, hand-drawn sticker by a 6-year-old Jackson County citizen, Wesley Nielheisel. Nielheisel attended Fun 4 Kids Day Camp this summer hosted by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and the local 4-H […]
Tennesee representative visits WCU for Harris-Walz campaign
September 10, 2024 by
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D – Memphis, TN), in collaboration with the Harris-Walz campaign and the College Democrats at Western Carolina University, hosted a meet and greet at the WCU A. K. Hinds University Center Wednesday, Sept. 4. The event aimed at connecting with locals and college students advocating for social change and rallying […]
Investigation continues in Shining Rock arson case
December 12, 2023 by
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has joined WCU Police in the Shining Rock arson investigation. WCU Police Department received reports of a fire in Shining Rock Residence Hall Tuesday, Nov. 14. Smoke was traced to two trash cans burning in the third floor communal bathroom. This marked the third case of suspected arson […]
Veterans Day lunch highlights the importance of camaraderie for WCU’s veterans
November 17, 2023 by
Story co-produced by Mackenzie Atkinson The WCU Office of Student Military Services celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a lunch in the Cardinal room of the University Center on Friday, Nov. 9. Over 30 WCU students and staff from all branches of the military attended the lunch. Not many know what it is like to have […]
Biblical showdown at Catafount between pastors and students
October 6, 2023 by
Screaming loud enough to hear from heaven and hell. That was the experience when two Christian pastors associated with the YouTube channel “ChristTrekker” came to campus Tuesday, Sept. 26 to preach against, the LGBTQ+ community, and other behavior they considered sinful. ChristTrekker describes itself as a “street preaching ministry aimed at preaching the gospel and […]
WCU students face protestors in between classes
April 27, 2023 by
Protesters against LGBTQ+ rights came to WCU campus on Wednesday, April 20. Approximately, 100 WCU students gathered in between classes to protest against them as they did not welcome the protestors on campus. The protest took place between the dining hall and the Catafountain. The event was unknown to students. The three protestors were holding […]
