Story was co-written by Bonnie MacAlister. The Dogwood room was brimming with voices from those participating in stage 2 of the Safe Zone Training. The topic of the activity was on coming out and different scenarios – a green star is when all is good, and you are accepted for who you are while […]
Former WCU football player headed to Super Bowl LIII
February 2, 2019 by
Super Bowl LIII will kick off on Sunday, February 3, starting at 6:30 p.m. (ET). The two-time defending American Football Conference champion New England Patriots will face off against the National Football Conference champion Los Angeles Rams. Whether it be from home or on campus, Western Carolina students will not have to search far for […]
New year, new cats
February 1, 2019 by
Story co-written/produced with Natalie Ballard As another new year begins, so many of us set out to better ourselves with new year’s resolutions. However, according to research, a great number of us will drop our resolutions by the end of January. Research shows that around 45 to 60 percent of people set resolutions at the beginning […]
Rosa Clemente inspires fight for social equality
November 2, 2018 by
Western Carolina’s third annual Civil Discourse Speaker Rosa Clemente spoke about the importance of organized activism when faced with social injustice on Oct. 23 in the UC Grand room full of students, faculty, staff and guests. Clemente is a political commentator and journalist who has dedicated most of her life to grassroots organizing and activism […]
The Director of Campus Activities on Clemente’s disclaimer statement
November 2, 2018 by
Rosa Clemente, a political commentator and journalist, spoke to WCU students on Tuesday, Oct. 23, for a luncheon in the UC Illusions Room and a keynote speech at 7 p.m. in the UC Grand Room. However, prior to both her presentations, a disclaimer from the Department of Student Activities was read. The disclaimer stated that […]
Local author and WCU alumnus visits Sylva for book signing
October 25, 2018 by
Charles Dodd White visited Sylva’s City Lights Bookstore on Oct. 20 to read excerpts and sign copies of his latest novel In the House of Wilderness. White graduated from WCU in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and currently teaches English at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee. In the month […]
