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Printed, bi-monthly publications are returning in August 2021 to campus and local communities!

09/16/2024

Our first edition of the year is nearly ready for you! Be on the lookout for your copy of The Western Carolinian this week!!

08/26/2024

Take your news on the go! 🗞️⛰️

Our first newsletter went out today! Are you signed up? Click the link in our bio to sign up and hear more from The Western Carolinian!

08/22/2024

TONIGHT!! Come learn about how you can get involved with the communication department!

08/20/2024

Are you interested in writing for us? We still think working for The Carolinian is a pretty sweet gig! Click the link in our bio to apply today!!

08/18/2024

We enjoyed meeting students at Valley Ballyhoo! If you want to hear more from The Carolinian click the link in our bio and get signed up for our bi-weekly newsletter!!

08/17/2024

08/17/2024

08/12/2024

We are so excited to kick off the new school year! Come see us at Valley Ballyhoo to learn more about journalism on WCU’s campus - The Western Carolinian is hiring reporters and you could be the right fit for the job!! 🗞️

07/13/2024

Applications for The Western Carolinian open tomorrow! Are you interested in joining our team? Stay tuned to learn more!!

02/11/2024

We are so proud of this monumental edition and we cannot wait for you all to read it! 90 years of The Western Carolinian is no small feat and we are honored to be a part of the continued legacy. 📰

Pick up a print copy on campus or around Sylva! Click the link in our bio to read online.

02/02/2024

Author and WCU professor Ron Rash has been selected to join the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. Rash, along with five other authors will join the hall in early October.

Read this story from an earlier edition to learn more about the latest novel by Rash!

01/27/2024

Meet Cora! Cora is a junior reporter and digital media coordinator for The Western Carolinian. She is in her second year at Western studying communication with a concentration in journalism and a minor in music. Read more about her:

“I am my happiest self when I am outside! I grew up near the beach and now I live in the mountains - I can’t pick a favorite between the two. I love writing stories about art, entertainment and culture. These things are so important to our humanity and people enjoy reading about what entertains and interests them.”

12/29/2023

FAFSA looks different for the 2024-2025. The new form will be available for students by Dec. 31 & WCU will be hosting a FAFSA day on Jan. 27 2024 in the Financial Aid Office!

Click the link in our bio to read the full press release from Julia Duvall.

12/21/2023

The year is coming to a close and that means leases are ending. Use caution when looking for a new place to stay!

Read the full story at the link in our bio to hear more apartments horror stories. If you or someone you know is being taken advantage of DM us - we want to share your stories!

12/18/2023

All we want for Christmas is the latest edition of The Western Carolinian! 🎁🎄

You might not be able to pick up a physical copy of our fourth edition but don’t worry, all coverage is available at the link in our bio! Enjoy your break & happy holidays cats!! ❄️🎅

12/04/2023

With weather clearing up there are tons of unique ways to get outside. Click the link in our bio to read more about the ⛰️🌿

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11/16/2023

Graphic design students!!! Want to create portfolio pieces while working with a team of driven students to cover campus news? 📰

Apply now for our Assistant Designer position and get paid to do just that! Click the link in our bio or use the QR code to apply today! 🥳

11/10/2023

The third edition of The Western Carolinian is out now - pick up your copy and enjoy some rainy day reading material! ☔️☁️

Swipe to see how excited we are for this edition

11/08/2023

Have you ever wondered where the leftover food from the dining hall ends up? Read this article in our latest edition to learn more!

Click the link in our bio or grab a paper copy!

11/07/2023

Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day! Go out to the polls today and cast your ballot.

Cullowhee Recreation Center will host voting today! Click the link in our bio to see what spots are up to vote in Jackson County.

11/01/2023

Cullowhee crud, frat flu, common cold - whatever you call it, something is in the air. Check out this article from our latest edition to find out when that cough becomes cause for concern.

To read more click the link in our bio or pick up a paper copy around campus!

10/31/2023

Happy advising day Catamounts!!

As you meet with advisors and prep next semesters schedule be prepared for changes coming to the MyWCU site. Read more at the link in our bio about the websites upcoming rebuild!

10/27/2023

Happy Halloweekend Cats!! The October edition of The Western Carolinian is out now so grab your copy!🕯️🕸️🎃

There are paper copies across campus. Or you can click the link in our bio to read online! 👻

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10/18/2023

Basecamp Cullowhee offers first year and transfer students an opportunity to experience the outdoors through First Ascent!

Read more about First Ascent and all the exciting adventures hosted by Basecamp Cullowhee by clicking the link in our bio!

10/11/2023

Want to join our team? We are looking for an assistant designer! This position requires someone with experience in Adobe InDesign, preferably a graphic design student!

Click the link in our bio or visit jobs.wcu.edu to apply for the position.

Send this post to someone who would be interested in working for The Western Carolinian! Message us if you have any questions.

09/30/2023

As the cats travel to take on today we’re looking back on the early season.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

09/29/2023

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow will come to life in the University Auditorium next month. This show is great start to the spooky season for all!

To read more about it click the link in our bio or grab a paper edition!

To purchase a ticket visit wcuarts.universitytickets.com or the Bardo Arts Center box office.

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The Western Carolinian is keeping it demure at Valley Ballyhoo! Come see us until 6 p.m. by the catafount! #wcu #westerncarolinauniversity #thewesterncarolinian #campusnews

Our very own senior reporter Abigail Quinn sat down with Hope Chellman @wheetv_wcu last week to chat about our 90th Anniversary Edition!! Have you picked up your copy yet? 🗞️ #thewesterncarolinian #wcu #westerncarolinauniversity #wnc #campusnews

Our 90th Anniversary edition comes out this week and we are so excited! Our staff has been looking back at old editions as we prepare - check out this story from 2011 📰 #thewesterncarolinian #campusnews #westerncarolinauniversity #wcu #potm #prideofthemountains

Our 90th Anniversary edition comes out this week and we are so excited! Our staff has been looking back at old editions as we prepare - check out this story from 1969 📰 #thewesterncarolinian #campusnews #westerncarolinauniversity #wcu #highway107

Today is National Voter Registration Day!! We talked to Lisa Lovedahl from the Jackson County Board of Elections. She is tabling at the catafount to discuss the importance of registering to vote! “This year is a municipality election and some people think they’re not as important, you know? Local, municipalities. But these are the ones that very much affect you because these are the elected officials you see on a daily basis… these are the ones that decide what you can and can’t do in your community,” said Lovedahl. Go visit the board of elections table today to learn more about how you can vote in the 2023 election! #nationalvoterregistrationday #westerncarolinauniversity #wcu #westerncarolina

The upcoming edition of The Western Carolinian features an exciting story about the Cullowhee Community Garden - we talked to the garden manager David Claxon and here is what he had to say! Be on the lookout for the new edition next week! Students can read more in our print edition soon or visit @wcucommunityengagement to learn about ways to get involved in their community! #westerncarolinauniversity #sylva #cullowhee #westernnorthcarolina #cullowheecommunitygarden

To read this story and many more, visit www.westerncarolinian.com

Staff writer Ruby Annas is on the call again reporting on mold in the CAT studios. To read the story, visit westerncarolinian.com

Staff writer Ruby Annas features Mujeres con un Proposito (MCP), a student-led club for Latinas. To read the story visit westerncarolinian.com

Co-editor-in-chief Nick Childs writes of the annual drag show brought to WCU’s campus. To read the story, visit westerncarolinian.com

Staff writer Abigail Quinn spoke with Raven Campbell of the Catamount Eats food truck. To read the story visit westerncarolinian.com or pick up a copy at the UC!

The newest story by co-editor-in-chief Nick Childs features Asha, a third-year student who is the president of the Global Black Studies (GBS) club at WCU. To read about Asha visit www.westerncarolinian.com

Staff writer Saydie Bean received a message from a student about dining portioning issues. She investigated further. To read Saydie’s story visit www.westerncarolinian.com

Our very own staff writer Abigail Quinn was able to attend the 2022 Transgender Day of Remembrance held on WCU’s campus. To view the full story, the link to our website is in our linktree (in bio).

The Chancellor’s Corner is back! Chancellor Kelli Brown discusses the diversity and inclusion training on campus and possible plans to enhance this program in the coming years.

The Chancellor’s Corner is back! A little late, but Chancellor Brown and Sara Stanley discussed the importance of SGA on campus and why students should take the time to vote! Our new SGA president and Vice President were elected before Spring break. Check out @wcusga for more information.

We are looking for a new distributor for the Spring semester! Job includes: -Delivering/dropping off newspapers in Downtown Sylva and throughout campus every 2 weeks -Collecting and recycling old editions *Paid per hour for up to 2.5 hours/week Reach out with any questions through our DM or contact Sara Stanley!

Have you heard news about an increase in the student athletic fee for the 2022-2023 school year? Chancellor Brown provides some insight as to why this fee is necessary and beneficial to the Catamount community. For more information, visit the link in our bio and search for the story. #thechancellorscornerwcu