Disc Golf is continuously growing in popularity among colleges and universities. Here at Western Carolina University, there is a Disc Golf club that continues to showcase amazing talent! The club Disc Golf team is playing in the national tournament right outside of Asheville this April. The Western Carolinian interviewed Hunter […]
Author: Helen Chisolm
Bass Fishing Club encourages competition and enjoyment of nature
Nestled between the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Western Carolina University is privileged to be near exquisite wildlife, rushing rapids, breathtaking nature walks, and so much more. With all these features, there must be a club that boosts activity around the area. The Bass […]
13th annual 5K races to Mountain Heritage Day
On Saturday, Sept. 24, the 13th Annual Mountain Heritage Day kicked off with the 5K race around the Western Carolina University campus. Each year the festival kicks off with a race open to the general public. With seven different age categories, there was plenty of room for participants to have […]
Women’s soccer aiming to build momentum going into new season
With fall sports in full swing, Western Carolina’s Women’s soccer team is working to build momentum. With a record of 1-2-4, the Catamounts have defeated UNC Asheville. The matches against Southern Conference teams will start Sept. 23, 2022, with the Catamounts hosting Wofford College at 7 p.m. The Catamounts […]
Head coach’s expectations for Catamount Football this season: Bigger, stronger, better
Kerwin Bell, head coach of WCU football, began his “Catamount Football Weekly” by saying the team has been working hard during the offseason and we should expect big things to come from the Cats this year. Our team should be bigger, more powerful, and skillfully better with an attitude to […]
Shuttle for students heads to the slopes
Looking for something to do in January and February? Western Carolina University’s Campus Recreation & Wellness program is hosting a shuttle to the Cataloochee Ski Resort. These shuttles will leave on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. and students can expect to arrive back at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center around […]
Opinion: For the love of green bean casserole
When you think of Thanksgiving, what do you think of? Food, family, crafts, shopping, etc.? Well, when I think of Thanksgiving, I think of crowding into my grandparents’ house with my whole family dressed up. We normally eat Thanksgiving “linner”, late lunch, and an early dinner. We have the typical […]
Rainy weather was no match for catamount spirit
For many, the week of homecoming here at WCU is loved by many for the tailgate at the football game, various student-pep activities and heartfelt reunions with alumni. This past homecoming followed the theme, “Roaring with Pride”, but that wasn’t the only thing that roared! The weather brought rain and […]
Mountain Heritage Day returns despite pandemic
The soulful sounds of banjo-picking filled the valley on Saturday, Sept. 25 as the 47th Annual Mountain Heritage Day commenced. This historic event celebrates Southern Appalachian Mountain culture and helps to preserve the roots of local heritage through craft demonstrations, art vendors, and food. With last year’s festival being completely […]
Eco C.A.T.S works to keep WCU clean
Have you ever wondered why Western Carolina University is always so clean? Maybe it’s due to trash pickup, or the fact that we have a sustainability club on campus! Eco C.A.T.S. is a registered student organization on campus that focuses on keeping WCU clean and green. “We practice raising awareness […]