Christina Sutton, new owner of Xpressions Hair Studio in Cullowhee, always wanted to be a hair stylist but had trouble following her heart at first. She began her college career as an English education major but by the end of her freshman year, she decided that teaching was not for […]
Recent News
Editorial: Changes coming to The Western Carolinian
Changes are on the horizon for The Western Carolinian newspaper! You will start seeing more of us in the near future. As the change of leadership takes hold and we settle into our new routine, our plan is to help your campus newspaper grow and blossom. Recently, it seems as […]
SGA President tackles tuition, grading, campus safety
Newly elected Student Government Association President Ryan Hermance and Vice President Jack Stewart plan to tackle rising tuition costs, fair grading and a safer campus for the students at Western Carolina University during their term. “Our first priority is tuition costs and we, my vice president and I, are serving […]
WCU remembers Provost Angi Brenton
Dr. Angela “Angi” Brenton, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Western Carolina University, passed away Wednesday, May 8, after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Brenton took up residence in Dillsboro after accepting the position of provost at WCU before serving as dean of the College of Professional […]
Menz becomes EIC, Auffhammer to become Managing Editor
As of May 13, Alexa “Lex” Menz became Editor-in-Chief of The Western Carolinian campus newspaper. Previously, Menz was Co-Editor alongside English – professional writing major Ryan Alexander. Alexander stepped down from his position as Co-Editor to take an internship with the Special Olympics as part of his degree requirements. When […]
Designer
Colby Murphy came to The Western Carolinian in September 2012 as a pre-press editor. After attending a Indesign seminar, Colby discovered that he had a natural knack for designing newspapers. In January 2013, he became one of two designers, preparing Section B. As of May 2013, Colby took over designing […]
What Whee Do, June 2 – June 8
Still here for the summer? There’s plenty to do in Sylva, Cullowhee and the surrounding towns. Sunday, June 2: Catch the matinee performance at 3 p.m. of “Ring of Fire” at the Haywood Arts Regional Theater in Waynesville. The musical celebrates the life and music of Johnny Cash. While in […]
Alumni Spotlight: Joshua James
Joshua James, who works for the Jackson County Animal Shelter, is no stranger to Cullowhee. Before graduating in 2004, James became involved around campus, especially with rugby. It is an activity that he is passionate about to this day. After assisting the Men’s Rugby team for two years, James is […]
Before They Were Educators: Dr. Hal Herzog
Dr. Hal Herzog is a man beyond description. He is an atom, constantly bursting with electrifying energy, an evolutionary psychologist, finding answers to questions no one ever knew to ask; a storyteller, sharing his knowledge artistically in forms accessible to anyone. To students at Western Carolina University, he is the […]
David Patten: The Catamount student with 3 Super Bowl rings
There is a man walking around Western Carolina University’s campus that has three NFL Super Bowl rings. Former NFL player and Catamount Alumni David Patten has returned to WCU to join the coaching staff. The former NFL wide receiver, who won three NFL championships with the New England Patriots, is […]
