Originally published in the Western Carolinian 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 […]
Do minority students feel safe?
May 3, 2022 by
“Just because there isn’t lynch mobs on campus, doesn’t make [WCU] safe,” said Amber Jenkins, a black Western Carolina student in a podcast interview. Western Carolina University has not had a spotless record when it comes to controversy. Several racist and, more recently, transphobic incidents have stained the university’s image for years now. Earlier in […]
Dr. Gomez: Research on cosmic ray particles in the stratosphere
April 18, 2022 by
For many of us, we see astronomy as a complex topic to discuss and research. However, it can lead to incredible discoveries that are unfathomable. That is mainly what interests Dr. Enrique Gomez. Gomez is an associate professor that teaches general physics and astronomy at Western Carolina University. Born in Mexico City, Gomez received a […]
BOG University governance committee discusses free speech and ‘disruptive’ behavior
April 11, 2022 by
Freedom of expression, speech and the freedom to protest on campus were all discussed during the meeting on university governance on April 6. The UNC BOG was joined by North Carolina Senators Amy Gayle, Mike Woodard, Zack Hawkins and Jon Hardister led the discussion to a half-empty room at the University Center. “Students should not […]
UNC Board of Governors say no ACT & SAT needed for admission to any UNC school; more funding needed
April 11, 2022 by
The UNC Board of Governors meeting at Western Carolina University concluded with a short press conference highlighting some of the decisions and discussions. In that fifteen-minute time span, student protests and free speech was elaborated on, the Board confirmed they will not be raising tuition prices due to inflation and funding negotiations will continue on […]
Finding safety and community through Night of PRIDE
April 11, 2022 by
Safety is an essential aspect of student life. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race or ethnicity, living on or off-campus, or other aspects of one’s identity, students need resources that support them. Night of PRIDE was hosted Thursday, March 24 to do just that. Night of PRIDE was primarily organized by Gwyn Howard, a graduate […]
