The Lady Catamounts came out victorious in Monday night’s game against Wofford, leading them to an overall record of 11-11 and a Southern Conference record of 5-6. The final score was 66-47. The Catamounts came out strong, strictly sticking to their set plays on offense and defensive set ups. Western […]
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Lady Catamounts lose a heart breaker to the Davidson Wildcats
On Jan. 27 the Western Carolina University Catamounts women’s basketball team hosted the Davidson Wildcats. The game had a special tip-off time at noon to host their annual education day. Over 1,000 area school children were in attendance for the game. The children helped provide an electric fan atmosphere for […]
Men’s basketball defeats Samford; remains undefeated in the Southern Conference
The Western Carolina University Catamounts defeated the Samford Bulldogs 67-64. With the win, WCU improves to 11-8 and remains undefeated in the Southern Conference, 2nd behind Chattanooga. With the loss, Samford falls to 7-13 and 1-4 in the SoCon. There was a big crowd at the Ramsey Center packed with […]
A memorable night with Mat Kearney
It seems as if a concert was the perfect way to end the first, stressful day of the spring semester for students. At 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, Catamounts began to congregate at the University Center- anxiously awaiting permission to enter the grand room and prepare themselves for the […]
Three staff members graduate, say goodbye
Saying “goodbye” is one of the hardest things to do, especially when it marks the beginning of a new chapter. This week The Western Carolinian said farewell to three of our own-Lex Menz, editor-in-chief; Jamie North, photographer and designer, and Brandy Carl, staff writer. Menz is graduating with a bachelor’s […]
Food sales tax eating up students’ $$$
A tax law affecting meal plans has left a sour taste in students’ mouths. Over the summer, Governor Pat McCrory signed a tax reform set to take effect in January 2014. As a result of House Bill 998, students attending spring courses at any of the University of North Carolina […]
Visa returns, card users rejoice
Tired of using a MasterCard, American Express or Discover card to pay your online fees or just don’t have them? Good news, the Visa card is back and now accepted by Western Carolina University! Stated by Nancy Brendell, bursar for WCU, the United States District Court for the Eastern District […]
Club Corner: WCU Forensic Science Club
If you’re one of those people who can’t contain your joy in biology labs or is constantly watching reruns of “CSI” or “Bones,” you will be happy to know that Western Carolina University’s new Forensic Science Club is not only off to a great start but has also begun making […]
Player Profile: Tom Tankelewicz
Tom Tankelewicz is a senior guard for the Catamount basketball team. Most students know him for his great season last year, with 80 3-pointers, making him the fifth for single season 3-pointers scored in Western Carolina University history. The first word Tankelewicz ever said was “ball.” He first picked up […]
