Former U.S. Attorney General, Loretta Lynch, will be speaking at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center as part of their Distinguished Lecture Series. Lynch will be appearing during the chancellor’s list ceremony, which will honor 1,423 students who have achieved a […]
Becoming a mentor – a survivor’s tale of childhood rape
September 6, 2018 by
Meet Christina Lynn Parker, a student at Western Carolina University and a rape survivor. This is her story of how she overcame the trauma of being violated and how she makes a difference by helping those who have experienced similar violence. Parker was raped when she was 13 years old by a 16-year-old. It was […]
The never-ending game of telephone – what happens when we do not talk about sexual assault
September 6, 2018 by
Story is co-written and edited by Chelsea Komer and Lucy Jones In recent years, there has been a tremendous and discernible lack of communication about sexual assault between all levels of the hierarchy at Western Carolina University. With this lack of communication comes the lack of awareness about this ever-growing issue while only increasing the […]
Creating a discussion about sexual assault, domestic violence and harassment
September 6, 2018 by
Co-written and edited with Lucy Jones , Brannon Mahaley and Morgan Miller For our final project in our news reporting class, we agreed that it was important to talk about sexual assault, harassment and domestic violence. While exploring this topic, we have made some unbelievable discoveries and revelations about Western Carolina University’s campus and the lack […]
Whee Discriminate
May 15, 2018 by
Co-written with Keegan Wiggins Western Carolina University prides itself on being a diversified and inclusive institution, but that identity has been shaken after the racial incidents that happened since the beginning of the spring semester. Since the Whee Matter movement’s start in February, the administration has provided the student leaders and community with monthly reports of what […]
Whee Discriminate: A look at SAGA
May 15, 2018 by
Since its inception, Western Carolina University’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) has promoted advocacy and awareness for the LGBT+ community. The student organization’s purpose is to provide support and outreach, as well as resources and information, for individuals of all identities and sexualities. SAGA is an organization that prides itself on providing a safe haven for […]
