Lex Menz became News Editor in the fall semester of 2010 after working with the Western Carolinian for three semesters. A lover of theatre and film, she first signed on as an Arts and Entertainment contributing writer, then became a staff writer in the spring of 2010. In high school, […]
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Lead Designer
Nathan Hunzaker has worked as the lead designer for the Western Carolinian since June 2009. He headed the effort to redesign the paper in January 2010 and is passionate about design and enjoys solving difficult problems in a creative, visual form. Currently, Nathan also works as a graphic designer and […]
Arts and Entertainment Editor
Shelby Harrell was named Arts and Entertainment editor in fall of 2009 after she served as a Western Carolinian intern for the summer of 2009. She has since continued to be a successful Arts and Entertainment editor in which she incorporates a great deal more depth into the section. As […]
Photo Editor
Samantha Crotty was named Photo Editor of the Western Carolinian in September 2010 after serving as a staff writer for two full semesters. With a passion for Art, Samantha took a photography class while she studied abroad in Southern France. After many lessons, she quickly mastered the art of photography, […]
Ron Rash wins O’Connor Award, world’s richest short story prize
Western Carolina University faculty member Ron Rash has captured the world’s richest prize for the short story literary form, the Frank O’Connor Short Story Award, for his collection “Burning Bright.” Rash received the award—equivalent to $45,300—during a ceremony held Sunday (Sept. 20) in Cork, Ireland. The award was presented to […]
Western Carolina’s Paws turns 60
There are two things that are seen at every Western Carolina sporting event. One is the university’s athletes representing the purple and gold with everything they’ve got, leaving it all on the playing field. The second thing is WCU’s mascot, Paws, whipping the crowds into a frenzy with his crazy […]
WCU graduate credits College of Business for immediate success
Graduating from college is a scary thought in itself, graduating college and having a family to support is even scarier. That is the position Ryan Barnhardt found himself in when he graduated this past May. Barnhardt and his fiancé, Amanda Johnson, welcomed their son Brody into the world during Barnhart’s […]
Daniel Dorsey announces plans for the SGA
Daniel Dorsey, president of the Student Government Association (SGA), is focusing his efforts on one main thing this school year: getting involved. The Western Carolina administration wants their students, particularly freshmen, to enjoy their school year and come back for more. They are relying on SGA to make that true. […]
WCU Public Policy Institute to co-sponsor judge’s forum Oct. 12, 14
Western Carolina University’s Public Policy Institute and the Smoky Mountain News are sponsoring voter forums for the six candidates who are running for N.C. District Court judge. The forums will be held from 6:30 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Thursday, Oct. 14. The Oct. 12 forum will be […]
WCU professor’s book on animal issues grabs national attention
Is it okay to kill animals just because they taste good? Why is it okay to feed a mouse but not a kitten to your pet boa constrictor? These are some of the questions Dr. Harold Herzog, a professor of psychology at Western Carolina University, answered in his book “Some […]
