Western Carolina University offers many services to its students. One of the most well-known is the Writing and Learning Commons. Chesney Reich, director, explained that all students from every major can find the assistance they need to succeed in their classes. “We offer a number of different services, and we […]
Author: Laura Odom
Panthers can’t match the basketball Catamounts, 74-61
On Saturday afternoon the Western Carolina University Women’s Basketball defeated the Georgia State University Panthers, 74-61. WCU was coming off their first win of the season when they defeated UNC-Asheville on Wednesday evening. The win against UNC-Asheville fired up the team and propelled the Lady Catamounts into victory against the […]
On the Air: Day Daily with Melissa Day
Listening to classic rock may not be everyone’s forte, but Power 90.5 not only plays music but also has the Day Daily hosted by Melissa Day. She discusses events that are happening around campus, along with the songs that play on the radio channel. Her pastor from the church City […]
Updated: WCU Strip Mall catches fire, cause unknown
On Nov. 21, at around 9:23 a.m., the faculty, staff and students of Western Carolina University were informed, through an email from My Cat, of a “possible working fire” at the strip mall on Centennial Dr. The strip mall is home to Subway, Rolling Stone Burrito, Mad Batter and Bob’s […]
Audience dies laughing during ‘Zombies on Campus!’
The world premiere of “Zombies on Campus! A Slaughterpocalypse!,” a comedic play written and directed by Western Carolina University professor D.V. Caitlyn, definitely met its description as a “comedy to die for.” The 90-minute performance’s opening night was performed by the WCU School of Stage and Screen at the John […]
Catamounts defeat Bulldogs, start season 2-0
On Monday, November 11, Western Carolina University took on the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Fans packed into the Ramsey Center on Veterans Day to cheer on the Catamounts against the Bulldogs. With the win, the Catamounts have built a 2-game winning streak before their 6-game road trip. Many […]
Club Corner: Pagan Student Association
Western Carolina University is home to many people of varying backgrounds including differences in beliefs and culture. WCU has many outlets that service these differences, one of these being the Pagan Student Association. Lianna Costantino, the High Priestess of the Sylva Hearth Pagan Temple, is an integral part of the […]
Catamounts take down the Tigers
In the opener of the 2013-2014 Western Carolina University Catamounts Men’s Basketball season, the Catamounts won 77-55 to the Wittenberg University Tigers. “It was a good opener, a good win for us and a good start,” said Catamounts Head Coach Larry Hunter. Western Carolina came into this game after last […]
Before They Were Educators: Dr. Elizabeth McRae
Dr. Elizabeth McRae, an associate professor in history, has done everything from working on a farm to bartending to teaching. As an Appalachian native, she grew up in a small town in Virginia named Pounding Mill. McRae stated, “It was interesting. Pounding Mill was known for the rock quarry that […]
Spanish programs rally, raise major numbers
After hearing the relieving news, the Spanish and Spanish education professors, including Dr. Santiago GarcÃa-Castañón, department head of modern foreign languages and Spanish professor; Dr. Mark Couture, associate Spanish professor, rejoiced at the news that their programs were saved. However, GarcÃa-Castanón did not celebrate for long as he went straight […]
