The Tuckasegee River is one of Jackson County’s most characteristic natural beauties. Utilized in fishing, kayaking, tubing and other recreational activities, the river is an integral part of Jackson Country for its citizens and the students of Western Carolina University. However, some citizens and organizations have raised concerns that the […]

Dr. Mary “Mimi” Fenton joined Western Carolina University’s faculty in 1992. She received her B.A and M.A, in English from the University of Wyoming, and her Ph.D (English) from the University of Kentucky. Since coming to Western, she has been an assistant professor of English (1992-98), associate professor of English […]

Making their first trip to Cullowhee as a member of the Southern Conference, Samford came into town looking to extend the Catamounts struggles, but were unable to. Going into the series, Western had lost three of their last four games, including two against Clemson, but worked out their kings to […]

On Friday, Apr. 17, the Catamounts hosted their annual WCU Track and Field Invitational where they had track and field athletes from all over North and South Carolina come to Cullowhee. The Catamounts had a strong showing on the day, especially in the field events, having three individual first place […]

(Editors Note: The following is the sixth and final part of a series where Western Carolinian writers profiled why athletic events are named what they are.) All year long, the Western Carolinian has been researching and visiting all of the Catamount athletic facilities to discover the history surrounding the complex […]

Consecutive doubles by Ross Heffley and Brent Greer in the home half of the seventh inning capped a four-run rally that spanned two frames as Western Carolina upset fourth-ranked Georgia Tech, 10-9, on Wednesday, April 21 in non-conference baseball action at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium. Catamount closer Daniel Ottone […]

The end of March may have stirred the possible uplift of North Carolina’s alcohol distribution by easing up on sales made on Sundays. Sunday closing laws, or “blue laws”, have a long history. Originating around the 18th century word choice-“blue”, referring to “rigidly moral”, set up the prohibition of regular […]

Cases of Whooping Cough are increasing yearly. In Haywood County, Jackson County’s neighbor to the right, nine cases of Whooping Cough have been diagnosed this year alone. According to Dr. Zach Moore, a respiratory disease epidemiologist for the NC Division of Public Health, “The Haywood County outbreak is currently the […]