WCU welcomes its next visiting scholar next week. Martica Sawin, a woman of many vocations, including art historian, contemporary critic, curator, writer and lecturer, will be speaking on Wednesday, March 28, in room 104 of the Belk Building. Her presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Sawin’s lecture will give her […]
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Catamount Mascot a Victim of Wildcat Family Confusion
Dear Editor: I am a freshman here at WCU and I am proud to go here. I have always been proud of where I went to school, but there is one thing that has been getting on my nerves, it is our mascot. I thought we were supposed to be […]
“Gender in the Workplace” conference scheduled for March 26 at Western
In an effort to prepare students for gender issues in their chosen careers, the women’s studies department will hold a conference next Monday. The conference, entitled “Gender in the Workplace,” will be held from 8:30am to 4pm in the University Center. The inspiration for this one-day conference came from a […]
The Evinrudes to Perform at Illusions
Alternative rock band The Evinrudes will perform at Western Carolina University Thursday, March 29. The concert will take place at Illusions nightclub, on the third floor of the A.K. Hinds University Center, at 9pm. Tickets are $2 for Western students with valid identification and $4 for all others. Formed in […]
Edstrom, Frazier to Present Faculty Recital
The Western Carolina University music department will present a joint faculty recital Thursday, March 29. The 8pm concert will take place in the recital hall of the Coulter Building at WCU. It is open to the public and free of charge. Brent Edstrom, assistant professor of music, will present a […]
“Youth Art Month” Exhibition on Display March 25 Through April 18
The annual “Youth Art Month” exhibition, showcasing the artistic talents of Jackson County school children, will be on display in the gallery of the Belk Building at Western Carolina University from Sunday, March 25, through Wednesday, April 18. A reception is set for Sunday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. in […]
Raves to be topic of March 28 panel discussion
Various aspects of the “rave” phenomenon will be discussed during a panel discussion Wednesday, March 28, at Western Carolina University. Panelists will discuss the spiritual, medical, psychological, legal and student side of raves from 7 to 8pm at Illusions Dance Club. The club is located on the third floor of […]
Catamounts Take Two from Spartans
The Western Carolina Catamounts used stellar pitching Friday and Sunday accompanied with big innings to win the Southern Conference baseball series against UNC Greensboro two games to one at Childress Field. The Cats (10-13, 4-4) won Sunday 11-9 and Friday 10-1 but fell 22-5 to Greensboro (12-10, 6-3) on Saturday. […]
Women’s Tennis Squad Picks up Three Over Break
Western Carolina’s women’s tennis team competed in six matches over the spring holidays, notching victories in three of their last four contests after dropping their first two as they kicked off Southern Conference action. The Lady Catamounts (4-5, 0-2) traveled to Hilton Head, SC to play four non-conference matches last […]
LMP to Sponsor Multimedia Presentation on the Music of the 1960s
Barry Drake, award-winning lecturer on the history of rock ‘n’ roll, will give a multimedia presentation on the music of the 1960s at Western Carolina University Wednesday, March 28. The presentation will take place at 8 p.m. in Illusions nightclub, on the third floor of the A. K. Hinds University […]
