WCU students share their gun violence ‘number’

After losing a dear friend, Dr. Roger Hartley, associate professor of political science at Western Carolina University, created a Facebook group called “What is Your Number? Our Network of Gun Violence.” The group has gained national attention through MSNBC and The Washington Post. Dr. Hartley spoke with WCJ about his project. Read the full story […]

What is your number? A conversation on guns in America

  The debate over gun control in the United States has been going on for years, and since the Sandy Hook shooting, the debate has intensified and gained a lot of media attention. You almost cannot watch the news without hearing accounts of gun violence, pundits weighing in on the issue, or information on what […]

Wi-fi at WCU expands

Wireless internet access is a concern for virtually every student at Western Carolina University. Wi-fi access is a great convenience, but it is not available everywhere on campus and often has slow load times. Smart phones, tablets, laptops and other devices are additionally overloading the network.  With the increasing demand of internet access, WCU is […]

WCU marching band will perform in 2014 Macy’s Parade

The Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be marching in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This is the first time that the WCU band has been invited to the Macy’s Parade. “When you are the best band in the land you have to share it with the nation,” […]

Spring cleaning the Tuck

Hundreds of students braved the chilly morning and cold water temperatures for the spring cleanup of the Tuckasegee River. The event is the nation’s largest single day cleanup in which estimated 600-900 students and community members participated this April 20. Students started gathering around the University Center lawn an hour before registration started to get a free t-shirt. All participants were required […]

WCU Gaming Club holds final LAN party of school year

The WCU Gaming Club held its final LAN party of the semester on Saturday, April 20, drawing in gamers from all over campus to participate in the biggest gaming tournament of the year. Located in the Illusions room of the University Center, the LAN party featured tournaments in games such as Mortal Kombat, League of […]