The Western Carolina Journalist

05/09/2023

What NC law on abortion brings that is beyond the shortening the time for having an abortion. Check out the WLOS story

The future of abortion clinics in North Carolina could be in jeopardy. The precarious status comes as the biggest bill restricting abortion access in the state’

04/30/2023

Congratulations to Spencer Lee for his award-winning podcast, "Through the Lens: The History of Photography." He talks about the origins and history of photography.

Lee and a group of professors/students went to Vegas for the National Association for Broadcasters (NAB) convention where he collected his award of excellence for the podcast.

The group got to see numerous companies worldwide display their latest technology while witnessing and discussing trends in the Broadcast industry.

They also attended the Broadcaster Education Association where students and professionals got to connect.

"Vegas was a lot of fun. Being able to travel over there is a privilege that not a lot of people can have...Vegas was really eye-opening. Seeing all of the effort, time, and money put into this convention tells me that the broadcast industry isn’t going anywhere." Lee said to the WCJ.

04/24/2023

Hello everyone!

Comm Department organizations are teaming up to bring an end-of-year social! We will have pizza, drinks, music, and friends! There will be department announcements, leadership announcements, and senior superlatives!

During this event, the SPJ and Spencer Lee will also have a professional headshot/camera workshop where you can get a free headshot and learn about camera work!

See you on May 4th at 6 p.m. on the terrace!

Posters created by Saydie Bean through Canva.

12/17/2022

Congratulations to all of our graduates today! You have earned it. ❤️

12/06/2022

Join us for the potluck tonight!!!

11/09/2022

UPDATE: The Facebook Live is not working so go and check out our YouTube link!

11/08/2022

Come check out our live broadcast for all things Election Day!

10/11/2022

Great story from WCU on our reporter, editor and a fellow Sara Stanley

Sara Stanley, a 2022 graduate, was recently awarded the Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.

09/04/2022

Join us on September 6 for our WCJ/SPJ interest meeting! See you soon!

10/14/2021

WCU's Society of Professional Journalist Freelance Workshop is TONIGHT at 5-7 p.m. in Killian 219. If you are interested please come to learn how to begin a freelancing career from SPJ Freelance Community Chair Hilary Niles and Freelance Journalist Meira Gebel.

For those who can not attend in person but would still like to attend, we will have a Zoom meeting for the workshop as well. Message us directly to receive the Zoom link.

If you can not attend, the meeting will be posted online later in the week. If you have any questions, please let us know.

10/09/2021

PR with a beer 👍

The Asheville Public Relations Society of America chapter is hosting a western counties meetup this coming Tuesday, October 12th, 5:30pm-6:30pm at Innovation Station in Dillsboro, NC. Our hosts Betty Farmer and Todd Vinyard are looking forward to spending an hour with everyone who can come out, sharing the trials and joys of our vocation in a laidback setting.

Innovation Station
40 Depot St
Dillsboro, NC

This event is open to members and non-members, so bring a communicator pal!

09/08/2021

Most people hospitalized from COVID-19 are unvaccinated and between the ages of 30 and 69.

Many health care systems are feeling strained. Get your shot- it's the best way to protect yourself and others and help decrease these numbers.

Find a location near you at MySpot.nc.gov.

08/31/2021

And 44% of WCU students vaccinated

August 30, 2021 COVID-19 NC Update:

4,569 Newly Reported Cases
3,509 Currently Hospitalized
14,412 Total Deaths in NC
14.5% Daily Percent Positive

August 30, 2021 COVID-19 NC Vaccine Update:

60% Adult Population Fully Vaccinated
65% of Adult Population Vaccinated with at Least One Dose

More information: covid19.ncdhhs.gov

08/27/2021

First published on The Western Carolinian. With COVID-19, college students are facing financial hardships more than ever before. On a national level, according to the data from The National Student…

03/07/2021

At work every day, Agnes Boisvert attends to ICU patients "gasping for air" and dying from COVID-19. But communicating that harsh reality to her skeptical community has been a challenge.

08/07/2020

Wearing masks and other face covering is not new, but so is not doing anything not to spread the disease.

This is what a deadly virus outbreak looked like a century ago.

06/17/2020

Cullowhee, N.C. – Western Carolina redshirt junior right-handed pitcher Chase Walter has signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Padres following the abbreviated 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. This year's annual draft was shortened to five rounds spread over two d...

06/01/2020

In the wake of uncertainty and injustice: Dear WCU Community, I write today with a heavy heart to offer a message of profound and sincere compassion for all those who are suffering pain and frustration in the wake of events that have rocked our communities and our nation.

06/01/2020

SPJ asks police officers and protesters to let journalists do their jobs in covering the . Please do not target, intimidate, humiliate or block our efforts from reporting the news during this historic time. Before taking any aggressive actions toward us, take a moment, take a breath, and decide to do the right thing and let us do our jobs. https://bit.ly/2AjuUiJ

05/21/2020

Good read from the Western Carolinian

Data company grades Jackson County on social distancing May 20, 2020 3:02 pm by Patrick Clemons Originally published in The Sylva Herald on May 20, 2020. A data collection company is keeping an eye on how the United States is following social distancing guidelines and handing down grades. Jackson Co...

04/26/2020

04/02/2020

Today is International Fact Checking Day and it is more then ever important to check the facts.

Today, April 2, is the International Fact-Checking Day. Time to celebrate those that work hard to help you get reliable information and, in consequence, make...

03/23/2020

WCU alum and WCJ editor/reporter Rebecca Ross is in Milano, Italy and has a message for us - take coronavirus serious.

Thank you everyone who has reached out over the last couple of weeks, and especially this last week everyone sharing, and tagging me in their posts of me on the news. Its been really crazy, and I n…

03/18/2020

As WCU is preparing to transition to online instruction UNC system president Bill Roper with a video message for the students.

UNC System Interim President Bill Roper addresses the System’s continuing response to the coronavirus, praising faculty and staff for adapting to a rapidly changing environment and highlighting UNC Health's endeavor to rapidly increase testing.

03/12/2020

Due to the increasing amount of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, WCU is extending its official spring break until Monday, March 23.

03/12/2020

Due to the increasing amount of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, WCU is extending its official spring break until Monday, March 23.

Following the spring break extension, classes will resume online or via other distance learning methods until further notice from the UNC System. https://www.thewesterncarolinajournalist.com/2020/03/11/wcu-extends-spring-break-for-a-week-and-cancels-face-to-face-classes/

Due to the increasing amount of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina, WCU is extending its official spring break until Monday, March 23.

02/28/2020

The best place to get coronavirus news? It’s a science story, not a political one. So listening to spin is not smart. Facts should be your go-to sources.

02/19/2020

WCU Student Democracy Coalition is having a watch party for the Democratic debate in Nevada tonight at UC

02/19/2020

Go and vote!

02/19/2020

Harassment toward journalists often includes calls for reporters' firing, attacks on intelligence and appearance and the now-infamous “fake news” creed.