(Story was updated on Sept. 26, 2012) Success could define the National Voter Registration Day that was held on Tuesday, Sept. 25 on the UC lawn. The students had a chance to meet some of the candidates running for office, register to vote in November and channel their inner child on several carnival-style inflatables. Photos […]
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Students learn about modern-day racism in assembly
September 25, 2012 by
Last week was WCU’s 13th Annual Diversity Week and the university was honored with a presentation from speaker Tim Wise entitled “Racism in America: How far we have come, and how far are we going?” Wise has been an anti-racism speaker and activist since he graduated Tulane University in New Orleans, and has published two […]
“My vote doesn’t matter”
September 25, 2012 by
Student participation in elections is a sign for a healthy democracy and when this part of the electorate does not go out to vote because they think their vote makes no difference it is a problem for the whole society. “Toss in uncertain job prospects, cuts to higher education, and massive student debt, and it’s no […]
