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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
One of the scariest parts of moving to college is the thought of having to live in a small, plain, mundane room. The thought of having to buy cute bedding, desk accessories, and a colorful shower caddy can quickly become overwhelming because of the money it seems like it will […]
One of the things I love the most about Western Carolina University is that there are almost endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Whether your favorite outdoor activity is hiking, backcountry camping, swimming, kayaking, or even rock climbing, there are dozens of places you could go within 45 minutes of Cullowhee. […]
Earnest R. Hudson Jr., assistant chief of police at Western Carolina University since July 2006, has been named director of university police and traffic services at WCU. Hudson is filling a vacancy that was created by the departure of Tom Johnson, who stepped down from the post after five years […]
(Editor’s Note: The following is the fourth part of a series of articles looking at the lives of WCU faculty and staff before they were educators.) Which professor sports a nose ring everyday in class and has a total of five tattoos? Long before Dr. Laura Wright became an associate […]
(Editor’s Note: The following is part of a frequent series featured in the Western Carolinian where writers explore whether rumors are true or false.) So, there was a rumor buzzing around Sylva that a Cook Out restaurant was soon going to be built. How delicious! So many different flavored milkshakes, […]
For some students, the scariest part of college may not be the exams or essays, but rather the idea of moving into a dorm room with a complete stranger and live with them for months and months. There are always many circulating stories about dreadful roommates, which tend to haunt […]
Many WCU students who aren’t familiar with Greek Life probably assumes that being in a fraternity or sorority is just like being in a fancy club where all members wear matching secret letters. What they probably don’t assume is the amount of passion and dedication that goes into becoming a […]
Intimidating. Daunting. Scary. Exciting. Nerve-wracking. These are all words to describe a student’s first time moving into a dorm. For nine months, you will be shacking up with more than likely a complete stranger who may have different tastes, bed times, wake up calls, habits, and pet peeves than you. […]
The incoming freshmen at Western Carolina University often have many other things to worry about aside from what they will eat. These new students, even returning WCU students, often stress about money, transportation, housing and even that boyfriend/girlfriend they may have left behind. One would believe with that all piled […]
Western Carolina University’s new director of the master’s degree program in public affairs said the need for effective public and nonprofit leaders could not be greater than it is today. “I look forward to helping our MPA students channel their interest and zeal for public service into wonderful careers by […]
