Student participation in elections is a sign for a healthy democracy and when this part of the electorate does not go out to vote because they think their vote makes no difference it is a problem for the whole society. “Toss in uncertain job prospects, cuts to higher education, and massive student debt, and it’s no […]
Archives for September 2012
WCU cycling team excels in Georgia
September 24, 2012 by
CONYERS, Ga.– The WCU cycling team traveled to Atlanta over the weekend for their fourth mountain bike race of the season. Georgia Tech hosted the two-day event at a historic course used during the 1996 Olympics. Nick Lacombe (Raleigh, N.C.) and Matt Schumaker (Marietta, Ohio) represented WCU Saturday in the short track men’s B race. […]
Despite strong showing by the defense, catamounts suffer third consecutive loss
September 24, 2012 by
E.J. Whitmire Stadium was a packed house Saturday, largely in part because it was family weekend in Cullowhee. However, it was not enough to propel the catamounts to a victory as they came up short against Samford, 25-21. The catamounts played host to the Samford Bulldogs in their conference home opener. The catamounts pounced on Samford quarterback Andy Summerlin on […]
WCU gears up for National Voter Registration Day
September 22, 2012 by
Western Carolina University will set up registration booths on the A.K. Hinds University Center lawn on Tuesday, Sept. 25 for National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide, non-partisan initiative focused on registering first-time voters. Western hopes to draw attendees with a carnival-like atmosphere. The booths will be run by individual student groups. According to Todd Collins, […]
WCU soccer girl beat the odds and continues to play
September 22, 2012 by
Samantha Hodge never expected that following her passion for soccer meant so much pain. The 22-year old WCU senior and soccer player for the WCU Catamounts is playing but that comes at a price. Hodge started playing soccer when she was 6 years old because her parents wanted her to get more involved. “Neither of my parents […]
