Author: Laura Odom

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125 steering committee plans yearlong event

One hundred and twenty-five years of history, heritage and pride are connected to Western Carolina University. This year, WCU hosts its quasquicentennial celebration. The yearlong celebration is headed by a Steering Committee whose co- chairs are Melissa Wargo, chief of staff and Kellie Monteith, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs. […]

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WCU honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s teachings

This year, Western Carolina University celebrated the impression Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made through its annual MLK, Jr. Commemoration. Takeshia Brown, associate director of programs in the department of Intercultural Affairs, planned and coordinated the events for this year’s commemoration. According to Brown, the MLK, Jr. Commemoration is […]

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Melissa V. Harris-Perry captivates WCU

The MLK Jr. Commemoration is a major event at Western Carolina University that celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and his works. One of the chief events is the MLK Jr. Keynote Speaker. According to Takeshia Brown, associate director for programs in the department of Intercultural Affairs and who […]

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Meet George Frizzell: Special Collections Head

Special Collections on the second floor in Hunter Library consists of manuscripts documenting southern Appalachian life and natural history, with more of a focus on Western North Carolina. The head of Special Collections name is George Frizzell. Frizzell joined the staff in 1982 as a research assistant and then became […]

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SGA Update: A+ for students!

The SGA or Student Government Association works as the voice for all students on campus. It is their job to make sure events happen yearly while also making sure student concerns are heard and taken care of. The start of a new semester means the start of new discussions and […]

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Taste Buds: South of Philly

A small café bustling with the sounds of busy workers, eager customers and an alluring aroma of the best Philadelphia Cheesesteaks located anywhere in the south. This is what you will encounter when you visit Sylva’s own South of Philly. Located in the 44 E Sylva Shopping Center, South of […]

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Lady Catamounts win handily against the Wofford Bulldogs

The Lady Catamounts came out victorious in Monday night’s game against Wofford, leading them to an overall record of 11-11 and a Southern Conference record of 5-6. The final score was 66-47. The Catamounts came out strong, strictly sticking to their set plays on offense and defensive set ups. Western […]

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Global Highlights: Headlines from around the world

CNN: · Royal Caribbean cruise cut short after more than 600 are sickened by Miriam Falco and Dana Ford, CNN “”New reports of illness have decreased day-over-day, and many guests are again up and about. Nevertheless, the disruptions caused by the early wave of illness means that we were unable […]

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Lady Catamounts lose a heart breaker to the Davidson Wildcats

On Jan. 27 the Western Carolina University Catamounts women’s basketball team hosted the Davidson Wildcats.  The game had a special tip-off time at noon to host their annual education day.  Over 1,000 area school children were in attendance for the game.  The children helped provide an electric fan atmosphere for […]