We start season four with a look at Western Carolina University’s class of 2030 and what their first month on campus has been like. Listen to hear more about adjusting to college, making friends, getting involved and finding your place on campus. This year’s new class has 2,385 freshmen, with a record-breaking overall enrollment of […]
Whee Life: Reflecting on religion and what it means for people
April 3, 2026 by
We are starting the Easter weekend with a chat on religion, traditions and what it means for some of our guests in this episode of Whee Life edition on religion. A Pew Research Center study found that religion influence on public life is growing but overall young adults tend to be less religious than older […]
Whee Life: Celebrating Woman History Month
March 27, 2026 by
The month of March is dedicated to women’s history month, a time to recognize the contributions women have made throughout history. Women’s history month traces its roots back to March 8, 1857, when women working in factories in New York City protested poor working conditions. In 169 years since then women in U.S. have gain […]
Whee Life: WCU on a spring break
March 13, 2026 by
While most of the students are out on a break not all are gone. There are limited food and transportation services on WCU campus. Hunter Library is also working with reduced hours. Group of students with faculty and staff are taking alternative spring break assisting veterans in Asheville fix the property they bought after Helene […]
Whee Life: Primary Elections results and more on voting
March 6, 2026 by
Preliminary results from the primary elections in Jackson County. Hear from Halle Stanley and Matthias Morgan who are the people that will be on the ballot in the general elections in November. Also hear on some of the issues, values and topics voters, candidates raised during this elections.
Whee life: Season in review
December 5, 2025 by
In this final episode for the season Whee life team reflects on the significant stories published this semester. Max Poku-Kankam reports details on the developing story and the future of the WCU polling place. Halle Stanley return’s us to the No kings protest in Asheville earlier in the fall and what is going on with […]
