Fans packed the Catamount Athletic Complex dressed in their best Halloween costumes on Oct. 30 to cheer on the Western Carolina University Catamounts against the Appalachian State Mountaineers in their final home game of the season. The fans were passionate the entire game providing a big boost each time the […]
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Police Blotter: Incidents from Oct. 9 – Oct. 23
• October 9: Vandalism and burglary, Scott Hall – A male student reported when he returned to his room that there were personal items broken and several small things missing. • October 10: Public service, Scott Hall – Officers were alerted of a bear in the tree next […]
Finally! Catamounts defeat Elon on Homecoming Day
The Western Carolina University Catamounts defeated the Elon Phoenixes 27-24 on Saturday afternoon. The crisp, fall air made WCU’s Homecoming Day a perfect day for football. The excitement of the game was capped off with a 39-yard field goal by kicker Richard Sigmon in overtime, followed by a storming of […]
Our Take: WCU – math(+ conference) = ??
On Thursday, Sept. 19, a conference, titled “Mathematics and the WNC Workforce: Voice of Business Leaders,” focused on how vital mathematical skills are to the job force, according to WCU News Service. Western Carolina University was involved in this conference with Chancellor David Belcher speaking to the group as one […]
Taste Buds: Rolling Stone Burrito
In May of 2008, a new restaurant opened its doors to the Cullowhee community, an eatery called Rolling Stone Burrito. Described as a, “leap of faith” by owner Suzanne Stone, the restaurant has been a huge success with the community. Stone, along with her husband and Western Carolina University professor […]
New distinguished professor brings energy, enthusiasm
Western Carolina University a new catamount. WCU has welcomed Joseph P. Lakatos as the Wesley R. Elingburg Distinguished Professor of Business Innovation and as the director of Western Carolina’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A native of Queens, N.Y., Lakatos comes to WCU with a full appreciation of all that […]
Huneycutt sprints forward after car accident
Alan Huneycutt, former Western Carolina University student, is ready to run in an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After being told he may never walk again, Huneycutt will sprint through the beauty of Hawaii during the XTERRA World Championship Race for Team to End AIDS on Nov. 24. On March 25, 2012, Huneycutt […]
Wofford at WCU: Catamounts lose a nail bitter
Western Carolina University lost a heartbreaker to the Wofford Terriers on WCU’s Hall of Fame Day. Wofford is ranked 12th in the nation in the FCS Coaches Poll and 13th in the Sports Network Poll. Western Carolina dropped to a record of 1-7 overall and 0-4 in SoCon play. Wofford […]
Citizen Spotlight: Jeff Brotherton
Recently retired Army veteran Jeff Brotherton opened Mudpuppy Furniture on Old Cullowhee Road. Mudpuppy Furniture is what Brotherton describes as a used and re-purposed furniture store. According to Brotherton, after he retired from a 33-year military career in December of 2012, he spent a little time “taking it easy.” […]
Taste Buds: City Lights Cafe
The smell of cinnamon fills the room as owner Bernadette Peters moves around the kitchen. A relaxing ambiance embraces you as you wait for your order. A group of ladies reads over the menu, deciding what they want. City Lights Café is, in our opinion, the perfect place. A […]
