Organizations join together to make WCU a “Stress-Free Whee”

As the semester winds down, several campus organizations are teamed up to help Western Carolina students relax. Campus Recreation and Wellness, The Technology Commons and Dining Services have collaborated to put on events focusing on getting students’ minds off of the impending exam week, including putting on the Stress-Free Whee. The gathering in the University […]

WCU counseling combats stress one student at a time

This story was co-written/produced with Jesse Pigeon It is no secret that the end of the semester causes stress for students, but for many, the weeks before exams prove to be more challenging than exam week itself. So, why exactly is the end of the semester so much more difficult to work through? The answers vary […]

Catamounts walk barefoot to raise awareness

Western Carolina students took off their shoes and walked for the poor of the world. The Catamount Walkabout, sponsored by Samaritan’s Feet and the Center for Service Learning, allowed students to participate and gain an understanding of what impoverished people go through each day. The annual event was held on Monday, Oct. 24, in the […]