As a member of The Western Carolinian sports staff for four years, I’ve noticed some big changes and have seen some big things happen with the sports at the university, and good things are definitely on the horizon for a lot of the Catamount sports. In four years this school […]

BaseballMar. 31, 2008 – Chris Masters named Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week.April 9, 2008 – Tyler Sexton named Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week.April 21, 2008 – Chris Masters named Southern Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week. Men’s BasketballMar. 4, 2008 – Brandon Giles named SCSMA Second Team All-Conference and […]

The Cullowhee Catwalk 5K Run was planned by Students to increaseawareness of physical fitness and to raise a little money for our town.The 5K, sponsored by the Freshman Leadership Institute; a group of freshmen that are involved in classes,campus events, and service projects,was held at the intramural fields on WCU […]

When you step through the lime green door of the Mad Batter, a distinct tasty smell greets you along with the colorful atmosphere of the restaurant. You will also hear the Mad Batter beforeyou smell it, there is always qualitymusic playing at the entrance. The Mad Batter is actually quite […]

Hillary Clinton has continued her candidacy for president despite the damage she could potentially do to the Democratic Party chances of electing a presidential candidate in November. However after her decisive win in the Pennsylvania primary on April 22, the stage is set for our own state’s primary on May […]

Upcoming primaries should be important to students for a number of reasons. First, The North Carolina primary is on May 6, and for the first time in recent memory, the democratic nominee has not yet been decided. Two candidates remain, and each needs a majority of the remaining seven primaries. […]

Rain clouds came pouring in around 3 p.m. last Friday when Cullowhee’s annual Spring Carnival was about to take place. Fortunately the light sprinkle was not enough to cancel the rides and activities that the carnival had set up. The rides included The Scat, The Rapid slide, Gyroscope, Taz Spinner, […]

The Student Government Associationwants to change the waystudents see SGA at Western. Newchanges are coming next semesterwith the new President and SGAwants students to know the truth.SGA is in theory, an open lineof communication between the Universityand the student body. Accordingto Eileen Farineau, Chief of Staffof SGA, SGA works under […]

The Student Government Association (SGA) elections ended recently. In order to kick off the event, SGA held a “Rock Hard, Vote Smart” event on the lawn of the University Center. With such a large event at one of the most traveled areas on campus its surprising that only 240 people […]

How many of you have lost a friend? More specifically, how many of you have lost a friend here at WCU during the past year? Unfortunately, Student deaths at universities are a reality, but those who die are not forgotten. Every year for the past ten years, WCU has prepared […]