We are pleased to introduce Cherokee language mini lessons to The Western Carolinian! Western Carolina University sits on land that once belonged to the Cherokee people and was called Tali Tsisgwayahi, meaning Two Sparrows Town. In 2019, the Cherokee people declared a state of emergency for the language, as the […]
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New tentative opening date for Cullowhee aquatic center
The Cullowhee Recreation Center will soon open the doors of its new aquatic center, but not as quickly as hoped. In a meeting last Thursday, New Atlantic Construction proposed an Oct. 10 opening day – a full month after the initial Labor Day goal. Cullowhee Recreation Center director Michael Hopkins […]
Horror movies are finally making a comeback
As a cinephile, I always stay updated about movies that are coming out. My passion for films can make me critical of certain information released before the movie, like the title, trailer or people tied to the project. Some of my favorite films to watch and research are horror films, […]
“The Berry Pickers” review
Is there a limit to what you could forgive of your loved ones? What about yourself? These are the questions the protagonists of “The Berry Pickers” face. This award-winning novel by Amanda Peters follows Ruthie, a 4-year-old Mi’kmaq girl who goes missing from a blueberry farm in Maine, and Joe, […]
The problem with “It Ends With Us”
The film “It Ends with Us” released in theaters August 9. The film has faced a divided audience on the portrayal of domestic violence and healthy relationships. Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name is currently popular on social media, often on the top of book recommendation lists for New […]
The right and wrong way to communicate in politics
Many people shy away from talking about politics. Everyone has their own reasons but from what I’ve experienced it is because of the arguments that arise due to personal biases or the lack of understanding or knowledge. Some topics can get heated because there is a lot of emotion intertwined […]
August and new beginnings
August rolls around each year with bittersweet tastes of chapters closing and new beginnings. Western North Carolina is in full bloom flashing the growth this season has to offer. Be sure to relish the sweetness of summer but prepare for the excitement of things to come. It is easy to […]
Cherokee Word of the Week
ᏏᏲ Siyo (She-yo) We are pleased to introduce Cherokee language mini lessons to The Western Carolinian! Western Carolina University sits on land that once belonged to the Cherokee people and was called Tali Tsisgwayahi, meaning Two Sparrows Town. In 2019, the Cherokee people declared a state of emergency for the […]
Chancellor Brown answers student questions
The Western Carolinian polled students to find out what questions they would ask Chancellor Brown. The Carolinian then asked Chancellor Brown your questions. Here are her responses. Diversity, Student Voices What steps are you taking to ensure that minority students and students from marginalized communities are heard and protected? This […]
