As the summer comes to an end, The Term Paper staff wants to reflect on their internships and extend a round of thanks to everyone who helped make those internships a proud memorable …

Several weeks ago, The American Adventure Service Corps (TAASC) in Morganton returned from a nearly month-long trip in the Yukon region of Canada, canoeing down the Teslin River.  A group of …

As far as shopping in Burke County goes, Jim’s Indoor Flea Market offers an experience like no other. Jim’s Indoor Flea Market on Highway 70 in Valdese is a melting pot of all types of goods from …

Continuing our look at resources for sexual assault survivors in Burke County, the Term Paper now lists several other sources that can help survivors, from therapy to educational resources. Along …

On the weekends, Margaret Langley sells wind chimes, homemade artwork, and steampunk-inspired journals at Jim’s Indoor Flea Market in Valdese.  Several years ago, she accumulated paranormal …

I started my first job at Mountain Burrito in 2020, thanks to a friend and soon-to-be coworker's recommendation. Aside from my first paycheck, I received important experience and life-long friends...

For those wanting to expand their network and connect with other professionals, Burke County’s Emerging Leaders program is the organization to join! The program began in early 2019 when Burke …

This week, the Term Paper looked into the sexual violence reporting process including how it is handled with minors. Next week, during our final week of internship, we will be  covering …

Working in the food industry, or any job requiring customer service, I believe will set any individual up for success in any future career they may pursue. Gaining these skills will help someone …

The “Barbenheimer” opening weekend at the Marquee Cinemas Theatre in downtown Morganton was full of joy, record-breaking sales, and huge amounts of critical acclaim. 

Title IX was signed into law in 1972, which states that “no person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to …

In 2015, People v. Turner tore through national headlines as Brock Turner, a 19-year-old Stanford student, was convicted of three felony charges of sexual assault, but only given six months in jail …

While the themes and demographics for the “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” movies are vastly different, the Marquee Cinemas Mimosa 7 Theatre expects a large number of double feature viewers on the …

I read “A Secret History” for the first time the summer before I left for college, and again this summer. The book was an incredible first read, hooked me immediately, and left me with completely …

Drug use is an increasingly difficult problem for young adults in America; from students in and out of university, high school students, or the younger generation in general.  Around half of …

College may not be for everyone, but there are other options that are just a snip away!  Lili Norris is 21 and was enrolled in Western Piedmont Community College’s Cosmetology program for two …

As freshmen are preparing to go to college, there are many things that they should keep in mind from what to pack to voting information. Interns and staff of the Term Paper – Saydie Bean, Kai …

The Industrial Commons, Burke Development Inc., and other organizations are working to provide opportunities for recently-graduated youth through new programs in Burke County. These programs seek out …

This summer, in between emails, writings, and day-to-day office life, we interns are looking at a couple of getaway trips for the summer (some of which are featured in this week’s artwork). Kai …

Western Piedmont Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC) offers free sessions for small business owners who are looking to grow their business. SBC provides different services and …

“Once There Were Wolves” centers around the plotline of a young, female biologist who moves to Scotland to work with an environmental group that is reintroducing a population of wolves to the …

The Term Paper staff got to thinking the other day about the things of home they miss when they're away at school -- Saydie in Cullowhee, Kai in Washington, D.C., and Annabella in Concord, N.H.  …

My high school English teacher, Timothy Fossett, told me “Like jazz and writing, you need to learn the rules before you break them.” In dealing with new artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the …

When I left for boarding school, I was under the impression that leaving North Carolina would be the easiest goodbye I’d ever have to give.  Of course, this was my mindset in September 2020, …

Although I do love the mountains in Cullowhee/Sylva at Western Carolina University, Burke County will always be the place I call home. I missed the comfort of my own home in Valdese that has the …