North Carolina may be called “Tobacco Road”, but if you’re within the borders of the Tar Heel State after January of 2010, do not expect to light up at a bar or restaurant. Over the last few months, legislation was introduced that would ban smoking in public places such as […]
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WCU Endures Budget Cuts to Save Money
Since January, Western Carolina University has seen a series of cutbacks due to possible budget reductions. The state has asked several universities to establish a plan for possible 3, 5 and 7 percent reductions in funding for the 2009-2010 year. Western administrators have chosen to plan for more severe cuts […]
The Sexual Whee
Sex is a prominent part of modern society, it is used everywhere, media, advertising, communication, etc. Younger generations are constantly bombarded with sexual innuendos, the objectifying of women, pressure from both sexes to act a certain way and hold a certain attitude towards sex. Even if we do not partake […]
The End of the Free Market?
Now, more than ever, the public is taking a second look at America’s financial system. The recent collapse of many financial institutions has ordinary people asking, “Where did we go wrong? Who went wrong?” Situations like these seem to generate much discussion. Unfortunately, it also seems to precipitate a lot […]
A Look at Sylva’s Community Table
(Editor’s Note: The following is the first article in a series of articles that will look at where students can and are volunteering their time) The Community Table is a national organization that helps people who cannot provide for themselves. It prides itself on being a community of volunteers, staff, […]
Catamounts Defeat Charleston Cougars in First Round of SoCon Tourney
Western Carolina baseball jumped all over the College of Charleston within the first two innings to overwhelm the Cougars with a final score of 12-4 on Wednesday, May 20 in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament. Fourth-seeded Western Carolina pounded out 20 hits to advance past fifth-seeded College […]
Catamounts Baseball Sweeps Davidson in 3-Game Series; Greer and Heffley Earn Awards
Western Carolina’s baseball club improved to 19-10 in Southern Conference competition and 32-20 overall by defeating Davidson (11-16 SoCon) in a three-game series, played in three consecutive days at Davidson, May 14-16, 2009. Each game was a hard fought victory as Davidson rallied to close the gap each night. In […]
Softball Ends Season Falling to Georgia Southern 6-1
Western Carolina’s softball team ended their season (12-35) as an eighth seed in the Southern Conference Tournament Thursday May 7, falling to fourth seeded Georgia Southern 6-1 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was the third game of the day for the Catamounts, after the first day of the tournament was cancelled […]
Men’s Track and Field Wins 2009 SoCon Championship, Women Take Second Place
Western Carolina men’s Track and Field clinched first place in the Southern Conference and the women’s team placed second on the campus of Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Ga. on Apr. 26. The men’s 4×400-meter relay team clinched the 2009 SoCon Championship with a first place finish as the Citadel finished […]
Recent Sports Management Grad Obtains NCAA Division I Internship
Western Carolina University recently had to bid farewell to a scholar-athlete in Mary Leadford, an outfielder for the Lady Catamount’s Softball Team who graduated on May 9, but she will make history for WCU this summer. This spring, Leadford, who earned a degree in Sports Management, concentrating in Athletic Administration […]
