Writing | Reporting

Throughout her four years at WCU, Sara Stanley took a variety of reporting classes to enhance her skills in journalism. Stanley focuses on maintaining high ethical standards while telling each side of the story in an objective, unbiased narrative.


Over 20% of children in Jackson County are food insecure

Published on Aug. 30, 2021

The Western Carolinian

Presented at the 2021 Virtual SPJ Conference Breakout Session titled: Data Journalism in a day, week, and semester.

Click here to view the SPJ session.

Named a finalist for SPJ’s 2021 MOE Region 2 Awards.

HOMEBASE is providing for students despite COVID-19 challenges

Published on March, 15, 2021

The Western Carolinian

Food for Thought: Christmas Desserts

Published on Dec. 5, 2021

The Western Carolinian

This is an opinion food column started by Stanley to share family recipes that are college student-friendly.

Smoky Mountain High School spreads loves and breaks records on Valentine’s Day

Published on Feb. 21, 2020

The Western Carolina Journalist and The Sylva Herald

Christmas Connection helps Santa fill stockings

Published on Dec. 8, 2021

The Western Carolinian

WCU basketball set to start anew in first game of season

Published on Nov. 1, 2021

The Western Carolinian

Local brewery opens taproom on campus

Published on Nov. 19, 2020

The Western Carolinian

Students petition to allow skateboarding on campus

Published on Oct. 21, 2020

The Western Carolinian


Click here to access a virtual version of all print editions of The Western Carolinian, completely edited by Sara Stanley.