There are many holidays set aside to honor, remember and celebrate the courage of military members active, retired and reserves. From the civilian perspective these holidays are three-day weekends off of work, cookouts with family and days to party. For the military community, these holidays have deeper meaning. Memorial Day, […]
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“Whee, The Cats”: An inside look at the Catamount Football team
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. A look behind the scenes of a sports team can develop a new appreciation for fans and critics alike. But what does it take to get a peek behind the curtain? “Whee, The Cats” is a […]
People, place and memories influence Ron Rash’s latest novel “The Caretaker”
#8220;The Caretaker” is the latest novel by author and WCU English professor Ron Rash. It is his first novel in 10 years. “The Caretaker” is set in 1950’s Blowing Rock, North Carolina amid the Korean War. The novel tells the story of Blackburn Gant and young couple Jacob and Naomi […]
Community, Latin culture, and sisterhood: ideals of Lambda Pi Chi at WCU
La Communidad, la cultura Latinas, la hermandad Latinx students make up the largest minority group at Western Carolina University. According to the 2022 WCU student body profile, 7.7% of students were Hispanic. This number has grown exponentially in recent years. According to the Fall 2012 Enrollment Survey, only 297 students […]
‘Respiratory viral season’ is on its way
To view the news package associated with this story, click the WHEE-TV broadcast above. Fall marks the beginning of “respiratory viral season,” when viruses like influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and now, COVID-19 are prominent. Knowing what to do during this time of the year can help prevent the […]
Catamount on the loose: A fierce new statue roars
The catamount statue located at the roundabout at the entrance to campus has been removed to make way for a new statue that boasts a fresh design and massive size difference from the original. The new statue, designed by Jon Hair, will have a new fierce pose and design voted […]
Stage and Screen ushers in Halloween season at WCU
The School of Stage and Screen will be presenting “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, the first play of the semester, at 7:30 p.m. October 5-7 and 3 p.m. on October 8. The stage crew has been rehearsing and preparing since June with the cast joining rehearsals since August 29. Director […]
Cullowhee Community Garden: the seeds of charity
Hidden between a wall of trees and Cullowhee Creek is the serene Cullowhee Community Garden. The Cullowhee Community Garden houses gardening plots for adoption as well as walking paths for anyone to wander at any time. Adopters only have two rules to follow for their plots: everything grown must be […]