Day: January 23, 2007

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Vocal Performance Classes at WCU

So, I hear you want to sing. Fortunately for all WCU students, there are many outlets for your vocal talent to be showcased. In fact, many of these opportunities can be found right in the course catalog. Preparatory vocal instruction, fundamental learning, University Chorus, and Concert Choir are the most […]

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Online Gaming Club

For many years, a small group of individuals has been training with incredible diligence, ceaselessly preparing for the inevitable, the terror or for whatever scenario that the future holds including zombie invasion, alien invasion and any other type of invasion that could possibly take place. These individuals are of such […]

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Console games

The world has officially been introduced to the seventh generation of console gaming. The release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360, the more recent Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii has brought much anticipated excitement to the gaming community. A few of the new ideas behind the seventh generation of console gaming […]

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Catamounts pull a victory in Johnson’s debut

The era of Brooke Johnson has officially begun in Cullowhee. The 6’4″ sophomore transfer from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee made her Lady Catamount debut against the Wofford Lady Terriers. But first, Western would take a trip to ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) country for the second time this season. However, the […]

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When Laziness Kicks In, Television Is Your Cure

Laziness; we’ve all suffered through it at one point in our life. With long weeks, and grueling work schedules along with excruciating classes, sometimes its hard to blame anyone for being lazy every once in a while. Whenever you feel lazy and don’t feel like producing anything for society, watching […]

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New Radio Station on Campus

Most students on campus have the Mountains Most Power Mix of Music, Power 90.5. However, over the past year Western has been approved for a new radio station on campus called WCAT. Stationed on the first floor in the Student Media Center, WCAT will be like its counterpart in that […]

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Fine and Performing Arts Center readies new season

The Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University is one of the area’s premiere venues for both education and entertainment. The WC recently interviewed Paul Lormand, director of the FPAC, to learn more about the facility. Constructing the FPAC was a long and involved process. “Eleven years ago, […]

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WCU to offer new film major

Newly approved by the UNC Board of Governors, the Motion Picture & Television Production B.F.A. is making pioneering steps at WCU. The program is new, not yet in the course catalogue, though many students are interested and excited about a future in production. Director of the program, Jack Sholder says, […]

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Channel 62, Campus TV

Western students can tune into various channels from any dorm. On those long days of being hounded by tests, teachers and stress what better way to relax than to watch a little TV? If there isn’t much to watch, Channel 62 gives a little change in pace. Channel 62 broadcasts […]

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Lady Catamounts take 2nd at Courtyard Classic

During the weekend of December 2 – 3, the Western Carolina University Catamounts took on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels for the second time this school year. However, a 22% field goal percentage that included going 0-for-13 from three-point range in the second half would prove to be their downfall as […]