Over the last three academic school years, there has been a strict mask mandate at Western Carolina University. And this may have impacted our ability to communicate and build connections. According to Shelby Broberg, an Instructor of Human Communication at WCU, nonverbal communication makes up approximately 70% of how we […]
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Women are making headway in history with lead positions at WCU
As Western Carolina University rolls into the spring semester in January of 2022, the College of Education and Allied Professions will be breaking history by being completely led by females. Dr. Kia Asberg, associate professor in psychology, will start as department head of psychology on Jan. 1. For the first […]
Students isolating in Madison upset; WCU health and dining services look to improve
Originally published in The Western Carolina Journalist. “It felt like I was in a prison,” said Karey Peeler. Peeler, a senior emergency and disaster management major, was admitted to Madison on Oct. 27, 2021, along with her roommate Holly Dowell. Both were experiencing COVID-like symptoms and chose to report to the Bird […]
SPJ hosts holiday bake sale, all proceeds go to Homebase
SPJ rang in the holidays with a bake sale to support Western Carolina’s Homebase College Ministry. On Thursday, December 2, 2021, from noon to 4 p.m. The Society of Professional Journalists put together a bake sale raising over $600 for HOMEBASE at Western Carolina. They are located on the edge […]
Don’t go hungry this holiday season: local resources to visit
Food insecurity is defined by Feeding America “as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life, commonly due to unemployment, poverty, disability, and lack of resources.” As unemployment rates have increased throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has […]
Holidays on the Plaza: Photos
All images taken by Sara Stanley.
WCU dining to provide meal for the holiday
When Thanksgiving break arrives, most students are planning flights or driving home to visit family for the holiday. They will find turkey on the table, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and much more. Everyone will give thanks and then dive on into their loaded plates which will then lead to a […]
Local organizations work to fill tables on Thanksgiving
For many people, Thanksgiving is a time to visit friends and family, yell across the dinner table for someone to pass the rolls, and maybe get into a little argument with the in-laws over who was supposed to bring the green bean casserole. However, everyone’s holiday traditions look a little […]
SPJ to host holiday bake sale for Homebase
The holiday season can be the most lonely and stressful time of year for students who do not have a home to go back to. Students who lack resources for food, shelter, transportation, or support often suffer quietly due to social stereotypes. Just because you are in college, does not […]
Take Back the Night: A Stance Against Sexual Violence
On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Students Against Sexual Assault at Western Carolina University hosted Take Back the Night- a night dedicated to survivors and supporters. “When SASA was asked to plan “Take Back the Night” we immediately jumped on it. Even though we were excited, it was also daunting. Nonetheless, I […]
