By Paige Carrick Staff Writer November 4, 2008 will be an historic day for our country. Just in case you didn’t know, Nov. 4 is the day America will vote her next president into office. For many college students the election may seem far removed from our everyday life; however, […]
Day: September 10, 2008
Employee Hits Student with Truck
By Tammy Wilson Staff Writer Tuesday morning of last week, (August 26, 2008), a female resident student was hit by a truck driven by a university employee. She was given immediate medical attention and the driver of the truck was unharmed. The student was released from the hospital on the […]
In Search of Asia-America
By Carolyn Ellison Features Editor On September 3, WCU was lucky enough to have Amnesty International Poet Laureate Alvin Lau perform his spoken word in the Illusions room. Lau drove all the way from Chicago to do the show. However he is no stranger to the area, Lau spent his […]
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
By Carolyn Ellison Features Editor “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The above is directly from the first amendment of the Constitution of the […]
WCU Volleyball Team Loses Season Opener, Drops Three in Kentucky Classic
By Justin Caudell Sports Editor Despite a valiant effort, Western Carolina started the 2008 volleyball season with two losses on the road in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, Aug. 29. They first fell to Stephen F. Austin 3 – 0 (15 – 25, 19 – 25, 18 – 25) and then […]
Thoughts from the Sports Desk
By Justin Caudell Sports Editor Many college football teams will continue to be robbed a championship bid for the next six years. Over the summer, Bowl Championship Series officials rejected a plan to turn the much criticized system of computerized rankings for deciding a national champion into a four team […]
Lady Catamount Soccer Team Hoping for Successful Season
By Cory Spaugh Sports Writer With a roster full of new players and a solid cast of returning players, the Lady Catamounts soccer team is looking to improve on last year’s 11-9-3 record. Western returns only two seniors and ten juniors from last year’s team, but the incoming freshmen and […]
Students Must Now Print Out Athletic Tickets For Western Home Games
By Cory Spaugh Sports Writer The Western Carolina University Athletics Department has changed the way that students gain admission to athletic events. In previous years, students have been able to show up at games on campus and get in by showing their Cat Card. Now, students must go online and […]
The Gadfly Says:
By Matt Kirby Editor of The Gadfly, A Student Media Publication Q: Mr. Editor of the Gadfly how many homes do you own. A: I own, I own um, You know, I mean, what do you mean by the word own? Look can we come back that question. Q: How […]
Center For The Support of Beginning Teachers
By Jordan Monroe Staff Writer Established in 2005, the Center for the Support of Beginning Teachers is Western Carolina University’s solution to a growing problem in the local school system. Recently, the rate of public school teachers quitting their jobs within their first year has increased. The Center hopes to […]
