Bryson City may be a small town, but it is the perfect place to spend the holidays this season. With a plethora of events, activities and places to visit within its heart, a favorite is the Polar Express sponsored by The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. According to website, the railroad […]
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Cullowhee River Club provides housing, recreation
In Cullowhee’s strip mall a new and mysterious building has popped up, which has piqued most people’s curiosity, called the Cullowhee River Club. A front office for the new residential community of homes takes up over 125 acres along the Tuckasegee River. Tim Newell, development partner, primary investor and a […]
EMS: Taking care of (Every Major/Minor Situation)
#8220;Students Helping Students Since 1965,” the motto you will see as our campus emergency medical services goes by, sirens blaring, on a call. What started out with a staff between five to eight students running out of a van, the campus EMS has grown to staff of 23 with a […]
Catamounts barely take down ETSU in women’s basketball
The Lady Catamounts forced a narrow victory against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers prolonging their winning streak to four games, with an overall record of 5-3. WCU came into Sunday’s game versus the Buccaneers with a win against the Mountaineers at Appalachian State University on Tuesday, Nov. 26. East Tennessee […]
Climbing the mountain of parking garage, fees
Western Carolina University is famous for its beautiful campus and scenic view. Its population has just reached 10,000 plus and is exponentially growing each year. As the student population increases, changes are being made to accommodate the students. The 2020 Vision for WCU works to make those necessary modifications. Chancellor […]
Breaking News: It’s cold
Coming soon to a campus near you: cold temperatures that will turn your nose red and bring on the sniffles. If you have not done so yet, Catamounts, now is the time to break out your winter coats! It seems this winter is starting out cold and will only get […]
Police Blotter: October 27 to November 21
October 27: Follow-up on suspicious odor, Central Residence Hall – Further investigation of a suspicious odor call in Central Hall that resulted with a male student being arrested for possession with intent to sell and deliver (PWISD) and underage possession of alcohol. November 15: Pedestrian struck by a vehicle – […]
On the Air: Day Daily with Melissa Day
Listening to classic rock may not be everyone’s forte, but Power 90.5 not only plays music but also has the Day Daily hosted by Melissa Day. She discusses events that are happening around campus, along with the songs that play on the radio channel. Her pastor from the church City […]
Panthers can’t match the basketball Catamounts, 74-61
On Saturday afternoon the Western Carolina University Women’s Basketball defeated the Georgia State University Panthers, 74-61. WCU was coming off their first win of the season when they defeated UNC-Asheville on Wednesday evening. The win against UNC-Asheville fired up the team and propelled the Lady Catamounts into victory against the […]
Walk into the WaLC
Western Carolina University offers many services to its students. One of the most well-known is the Writing and Learning Commons. Chesney Reich, director, explained that all students from every major can find the assistance they need to succeed in their classes. “We offer a number of different services, and we […]
