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.

Demolition of WCU’s Scott and Walker residence halls evoke nostalgia within many
Published on Sept. 17, 2020
The Western Carolinian

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


WCU basketball set to start anew in first game of season
Published on Nov. 1, 2021
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.