Colby Murphy came to The Western Carolinian in September 2012 as a pre-press editor. After attending a Indesign seminar, Colby discovered that he had a natural knack for designing newspapers. In January 2013, he became one of two designers, preparing Section B. As of May 2013, Colby took over designing […]
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What Whee Do, June 2 – June 8
Still here for the summer? There’s plenty to do in Sylva, Cullowhee and the surrounding towns. Sunday, June 2: Catch the matinee performance at 3 p.m. of “Ring of Fire” at the Haywood Arts Regional Theater in Waynesville. The musical celebrates the life and music of Johnny Cash. While in […]
Alumni Spotlight: Joshua James
Joshua James, who works for the Jackson County Animal Shelter, is no stranger to Cullowhee. Before graduating in 2004, James became involved around campus, especially with rugby. It is an activity that he is passionate about to this day. After assisting the Men’s Rugby team for two years, James is […]
Before They Were Educators: Dr. Hal Herzog
Dr. Hal Herzog is a man beyond description. He is an atom, constantly bursting with electrifying energy, an evolutionary psychologist, finding answers to questions no one ever knew to ask; a storyteller, sharing his knowledge artistically in forms accessible to anyone. To students at Western Carolina University, he is the […]
David Patten: The Catamount student with 3 Super Bowl rings
There is a man walking around Western Carolina University’s campus that has three NFL Super Bowl rings. Former NFL player and Catamount Alumni David Patten has returned to WCU to join the coaching staff. The former NFL wide receiver, who won three NFL championships with the New England Patriots, is […]
New off-campus housing offered at 808 West
808 West, the newest off-campus housing option, will become available to students during the fall semester of 2013. Construction on the apartments is nearing completion, and available units are filling up fast. Located just across the highway from campus, the apartments offer a convenient proximity from the university while still […]
Pinching Pennies: Student health insurance switching to BlueCross BlueShield
Beginning in the Fall 2013 semester, Western Carolina University, along with the University of North Carolina system campuses, will provide student health insurance through Student Blue from BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). The awarding of the student health insurance contract to BCBSNC among the UNC campuses is a […]
WCU travels to snowy Wisconsin for NCUR
Western Carolina University once again ranked in the top five in the 27th National Conference on Undergraduate Research. This year, NCUR was held at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse from April 11-13, with over 400 universities represented. Every year, a different university hosts NCUR to celebrate excellence in […]
Cheryl Johnston becomes board certified in forensic anthropology
One of the professors at Western Carolina University, Cheryl Johnston, became board certified in forensic anthropology. To qualify for board certification, Johnston said, “You have to have a Ph.D., be in forensic anthropology, and have three years post Ph.D. work in the field as an anthropologist.” To become board certified, […]
WCU dancers pay tribute to the “Rockettes” in NYC
Over Spring Break, a group of Western Carolina University singers and dancers traveled to New York City to perform “A Salute to Rockette History.” The group consisted of Rockette Alumnae, the Western Carolina University Dancers, the Western Carolina University Singers and The Ziegeld Singers. A man named Russell Markert created […]
