Basketball season is winding down and the weather is slowly getting warmer, which can mean only one thing-baseball season. Western opened its season hosting the Bowling Green Falcons at Hennon Stadium with a three-game set on Friday, Feb. 20. The Catamounts got off to strong start, winning their opening game, […]
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Getting to Know Your Administration
Dr. Sam Miller is the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Western Carolina University. He attended the University of Alabama where he earned his undergraduate degree in human resources management and his master’s degree in business administration. He received his doctorate in education from the University of Virginia. Dr. Miller […]
Catamounts Beat Spartans, Sweep Season Series
For the second time this season, the Catamounts defeated the UNCG Spartans on the hardwood. The win helped keep the Catamounts in pace for first place in the northern division of the SoCon. The Catamounts were in control throughout the game with the help of strong performances from Harouna Mutombo, […]
An Interview with Blueprint
As the bio on Weightless Records states, “Blueprint rhymes. Blueprint does beats. He is from Columbus, OH. He started a label called Weightless Recordings in 1999.” In October, 2008 I had the chance to sit down with Columbus, Ohio based Hip-hop MC and Producer Blueprint for an interview while he […]
Eco-Friendly Western
Western Carolina University is making big efforts to conserve energy on campus. The Facilities Management department has entered into an energy performance contracting agreement with ESCO, a private energy resource company, and is currently in the selection process of choosing a developer to renovate the Ramsey Center, Hunter Library, Stillwell, […]
Intelligence Reports Suggest North Korea Missile Launch
South Korean intelligence reports suggest that North Korea is preparing a test launch that could either have space explorative or military intentions. Official reports from North Korea’s Ministry of Science states that they are making “preparations to launch an experimental communications satellite.” Satellite images from the South indicate that there […]
Cell Phone Ban Passes In NC Senate Committee
A bill that would ban drivers from using hand-held cell phones was debated and passed through the North Carolina Senate Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The bill would modify a law passed in 2006 that prohibits school bus drivers and drivers under 18 years old from using both hand-held and […]
Elephants Could Become the New Mammoth
Over 10,000 years ago, mammoths roamed the Earth. Could they possibly roam again? Remains have been found in a construction site in Los Angeles, and are now displayed at the Los Angeles’ George C. Page Museum. “Zed”, the featured young mammoth, died of a few broken ribs and cancerous lesions […]
WCU Students and Faculty Have Mixed Emotions on Town Center
Economics and education may meet in a place affectionately referred to by WCU administration as the “town center.” In 2006, administration presented the Millennial Initiative, which is a plan that includes new business activity on campus and major all-around growth. 344 acres were purchased in the same year for the […]
Possible Changes in Graduation Requirements Ahead
In a reflection seminar with students, which was among a slate of Martin Luther King Jr. events held at WCU in late January, Chancellor John Bardo made a call to students to become involved with community service. He stated that this should be a requirement for every major. As the […]
