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The Nomad: WCU's Literature & Art magazine, published once a year in the Spring semester.
The Gadfly: WCU's Journal of Social Criticism and Philosophy. Satirical pieces philosophically critiquing society-at-large in a humorous manner. Published once a semester.
Western Carolinian Newspaper: A bi-weekly newspaper focusing on news and events relevant to the campus and surrounding community. Available in print in the local area and on-line at www.westerncarolinian.com.
The Western Carolina Journalist: An online newspaper ran by the Communication department covering news about WCU and the surrounding areas
The Tuckasegee Valley Historical Review: An annually published graduate history journal with a primarily local focus.
== Notable people ==
=== Alumni ===
Gerald Austin – NFL referee
Bobbi Baker – actress, best known for her role as Kiki on the Tyler Perry sitcom House of Payne
James A. Beaty, Jr. – current U.S. District Judge and former nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Dean …
