The ‘Tunnel of Oppression’ returned to WCU Thursday, Feb. 8, in the University Center for a two-day event. Students lined up talking amongst themselves and eager to go in to the tunnel, but upon leaving, their faces had no expressions and there was no talking. The event is hosted by students and the Department of Intercultural Affairs to […]
Walk barefoot and help
September 3, 2015 by
WCU students can walk barefoot today and the administration will do the same. Every Thursday in the month of September from 1 to 5 p.m. walk shoe-less to raise awareness that 1.5 billion people walk without shoes every day. With this the campus starts its two-year university wide theme “Africa! More than a continent.” Western Carolina […]
WCU Dining Services seeks student input
March 19, 2013 by
WCU Dining Services hosted an open forum to gather student feedback on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center Multipurpose Room B. Representing Dining Services at the event were Sarah Caruso, Marketing Coordinator; Mike Doppke, Senior Food Service Director; and Greg Smith, Assistant Food Service Director. WCU Dining Services holds […]
Sexual Empowerment Week fills an educational void
February 15, 2013 by
I didn’t become thoroughly educated about sex from public school. Sure, in 7th grade they taught us about the human body and the biology of sexual reproduction, but that was strictly the most basic information. I learned about birth control and different forms of sexual expression the same way most kids my age did: from […]
