This episode continues my breakdown of DEI. I talk about teaching DEI concepts in college classes and the potential limitations that may be in the works. I talk with Carolina Pendry, an adjunct sociology professor at WCU, to get a deeper understanding of an instructor’s perspective of teaching touchy subjects.’ To view sources visit the […]
Payton McNabb’s victim speaks out
May 17, 2025 by
This story was originally published in the Smoky Mountain News and written by Cory Vaillancourt. On May 2, 2024, a brief, awkward moment inside a women’s restroom at Western Carolina University was recorded, uploaded to social media, and sparked a flashpoint in America’s ongoing culture wars. At the center of the encounter was Payton McNabb, […]
Microplastics in watershed in Haywood County
May 7, 2025 by
Research at Richland Creek watershed, a head water way that flows through Waynesville, has been found of nine micro plastic particles per liter, which for a perspective is about 20 particles in a 2-liter bottle. Microplastics are classified as a “contaminant of emerging concern,” meaning that being exposed to low levels over long periods of time […]
Catamounts show no mercy to the Paladins in final home series of the season
April 30, 2025 by
The Catamounts played the Furman Paladins in the last home series of the season for the softball team this past weekend, April 26 and 27. The Cats also celebrated the five players graduating this May. Here is the recap of the games from this weekend. Coming into the series, the Catamounts were 20-27. There was […]
WheeLife Eps.4: College life and mental health
April 27, 2025 by
Welcome to WheeLife, the radio news magazine for Cullowhee, Jackson County and the region. This is the fourth show and is a collaboration between the Western Carolina Journalist and 95.3 WWCU. This weeks episode is brought to you by Max Poku-Kankam and Hannah Butler. This week magazine is bringing topic on college living and mental health.
