By Cory Spaugh Western Carolina University and the Appalachian State Mountaineers have long battled for the Old Mountain Jug. This year the two schools have something new to fight over- The Power of Purple Challenge. The challenge is a contest between the athletic teams and student bodies of each university. When the Catamounts and Mountaineers […]
Archives for September 2011
Black bears seen on WCU campus
By Cory Spaugh Black bears were spotted on the campus of Western Carolina University in the past two weeks. The bears were first reported on Saturday, Sept. 17, near the Greek village, the second sighting was near Reynolds Residence hall, and the third sighting was across Hwy 107 near WCU’s forensics area. The first sighting […]
Students get involved in school blood drive
WCU Police officer, Tom Walawender donates blood. Photo: Jarrett Frazier (Sept.2011) Western Carolina University conducted an annual blood drive with The American Red Cross from Sept. 21-23. In three days, well over 200 students donated blood. WCU junior, Emily Farrell, donated to the drive for her fifth time. “I get kind of tired after but […]
The cheapest date in Cullowhee
From bringing the comic, Bo Burnam, on October 26 to playing the Green Lantern in the UC Theater this past weekend Last Minute Productions plans events that appeals to everyone at Western Carolina University. LMP is the student programming board that plans events from open mic night to Monday night football showings for students here […]
Mountain Heritage Day brings large crowds to WCU
Hundreds of visitors came out Saturday September 24 for the 37th annual Mountain Heritage Day festival on the campus of Western Carolina University. Tourists, community members, and Western students enjoyed the traditional music, great food, and variety of local crafters. The weather was perfect for the event with clear blue skies and only a […]
Eagles soar past Catamounts
Georgia Southern’s option attack proved too much for Western Carolina to handle, as the Eagles defeated the Catamounts, 52-20 on Saturday Night. The number 1, FCS ranked Eagles had eleven different players carry the ball on the night and finished with 634 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. The ground game was sparked by quarterback, Jerick […]