Archives for February 2011

WCU baseball tailgating: A dying trend?

Last week, Western Carolina University’s baseball team opened up the season with a home series against Morehead State.  Much to the delight of the fans, the Catamounts swept the series 3-0. However, some fans were not able to enjoy the game from their usual seats. In past years, students were allowed to tailgate around the back […]

Ticket sales begin for up-and-coming country stars

Tickets will go on sale Monday, Feb. 28, featuring a top new solo vocalist of the year nominee, with  special guest performance from a top vocal group of the year nominee. Eric Church will be rocking out in a life performance with special guest The Band Perry at WCU’s Ramsey Center at 8 p.m. Thursday, […]

African rhythms stir students

Yesterday February 23rd, the Umdabu Dance Company performed at the Grand Room of WCU’s University Center. The event was sponsored by The Department of Intercultural Affairs and gathered an audience of more than thirty. Veteran South African Dancer and artistic director Johannes “Jomo” Xulu started the performance with an introduction to the culture, nature and […]

Cats sweep Moorehead State Eagles

Opening weekend for the Western Carolina University baseball team February 18-20, was a success. The Cats swept the series with a 9-3 win on Friday, 18-0 on Saturday, and a close 9-6 win on Sunday. The Cats’ next home series starts Friday February 25.

Are you extreme?

Pushing the limits in school and the outdoors, WCU students are nothing short of extreme. I’m proud to say I’m a Catamount. Have caution when watching this video, you might fall in love with Western Carolina even more.

Mark Sterner shares eye-opening story with WCU students

To support alcohol awareness, several WCU students gathered to listen to Mark Sterner, a brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, who had quite a tragic story to tell.