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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The WCU community commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. annually by having a week full of events designed to build the community. The week is led by Intercultural Affairs with various other campus partners joining. The MLK Jr. Celebration week is Jan. 16 – 20, and this […]
Candles and emotional speeches marked the yearly Transgender Day of Remembrance where people from all communities gathered to celebrate the lives lost to anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day of memorial held yearly on Nov. 20. On WCU’s campus, where they have held Transgender Day of Remembrance […]
Unseen Scars, an event to break the stigma of what veterans go through and to raise awareness of the mental health resources that veterans need, was hosted on Nov. 9 in the UC Theater. Student Veterans Association (SVA), the WCU Military Services and DegreePlus hosted this event where a panel […]
The Community Table of Jackson County is a valuable resource for people who may need food assistance as well as people who may just want a plate of food that is not from the dining halls. The Table is located at 23 Central St., Sylva. Students may be put into […]
This article comes from a press release titled “New Sculpture Coming Soon to WCU’s Apodaca Science Building” Western Carolina University’s Apodaca Science Building will have a new sculpture in front, named “Staurolite”. The sculpture was created by artist Hoss Haley. The piece will be installed shortly “within the next […]
When a student needs food or shelter for the holidays, where do they go? Since the dorms are closed, where can they stay? HomeBase is here to help! HomeBase, a ministry of Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina, provides resources and support for all students. The ministry has a list […]
On Nov. 17, in the UC, the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) and Disabled Students United (DSU) hosted “Don’t Dis My Ability,” an event for advocacy and awareness for students with disabilities on campus. The event included a resource fair in the UC Illusions room and a presentation and panel […]
The magic of the holiday season is approaching. While retail stores have had holiday decorations in stock for months, actual festivities tend to pick up following Thanksgiving. Here are some ways to feel the holiday magic near Jackson County. Cullowhee Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 – Last Minute […]
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and respect Indigenous culture. This month also recalls the dark past of colonized land. Land acknowledgements, formal documents honoring tribal homelands, are used by institutions across America, including WCU. WCU sits on land that was, and remains, the ancestral and […]
Western recently celebrated Catamount Throwback, the theme for the 2022 Homecoming festivities. Catamount Throwback was marked by annual celebrations such as the homecoming carnival and parade, new events like a Thrift Store Prom, a new tradition, and a win over Wofford. This was the first year that a Catamount Noble […]
