When I first heard about the Catman2 Cat Sanctuary, I was surprised to hear it was a no-kill, non-profit cat shelter. So I planned a visit to investigate this animal anomaly. As I approached the green building, I wasn’t really stunned at the overwhelming cat paraphernalia decorating the building, the […]

With the fall foliage so brilliantly colorful this year, thousands are flocking to the Appalachian Mountains to enjoy this cornucopia of natural beauty. One elderly couple was overheard arguing between themselves, “I drove all the way up here from Florida to see the leaves this year. No, I did all […]

Have you ever dealt with a creepy roommate or neighbor? Imagine how local residents will feel when their new neighbors move in, giving them more than just a cold shoulder. And who will these new reticent members of the Cullowhee community be exactly? They are the dead bodies that belong […]

What has been a difficult season for Catamount (2-5, 0-5 SoCon) fans just got more difficult on Oct. 21. On the road against The Citadel (2-5, 2-2 SoCon), Western wasn’t expected to win, but instead of going out silently, they led for much of the game. Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant […]

Missed opportunities and missed field goals sum up Western Carolina’s 17-14 OT loss to Chattanooga (3-4, 2-2 SoCon) on Oct. 14. The Catamounts (2-4, 0-4 SoCon) missed three field goals in the game, including one in overtime, and were stopped on fourth and goal on the one yard line in […]

Nestled in the hills of Western is the old Moore Building that overlooks all of campus. Once an all-female dorm, the Moore Building is now home to the Health Sciences and Nursing departments. However pleasant and majestic the building may seem on the outside, it was rumored to have once […]

College myths are full of humor or are just plan weird. Created from the students, college myths can relate to anything and are only limited to the imaginations of the ones who create them. The first college myth begins with move-in day. Students may claim they don’t get home sick, […]

Western Carolina’s campus is currently the site of an Indian cemetery. However, long before it was a cemetery for Cherokee Indians, it was a distinct Indian village. A mound existed near where the Killian building currently stands. Cherokee Studies professor Freeman Owle believes that this mound, which extended from the […]

Scott and Harrill Residence Halls may seem like just two more dorms on the campus of Western Carolina University. However, each building has a reputation for being haunted because of some mysterious events that occurred in the past. Current and prospective students of WCU should keep these stories in mind […]

The mountains for North Carolina are filled with great stories and many mysteries only known to locals. However, one great mystery of the Blue Ridge Mountains has managed to stay one of the well-kept secrets today. That mystery is the one of the Thomas Divide.The Thomas Divide is located off […]