In search of finding a career after college? WCU undergraduates will have the opportunity to meet with successful employers to discuss part-time and full-time jobs on Feb 1. The event is free and will be in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students are encouraged, by the Center for Career and Professional […]
Archives for January 2017
Catamounts overcome late rally by Wofford
January 30, 2017 by
The WCU’s men’s basketball team was victorious in a close contest against Wofford College on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Ramsey Center, with a score 68-62. After the loss to Furman University on Wednesday, Jan. 25, the men’s basketball team bounced back with a victory against a very resilient and physical Wofford team. The Catamounts had a quick […]
WCU to participate in Recyclemania
January 27, 2017 by
What’s the best way to get WCU students to care about environmental issues? Make it a competition of course. WCU will participate in the 2017 Recyclemania event for the first time starting with two preseason weeks, Jan. 22 through Feb. 4, and the actual event starting Feb. 5 until April 1. According to their website, Recyclemania […]
All politics is local: Jackson County residents march on D.C., Asheville
January 26, 2017 by
This story was written by Quintin Ellison, originally published in The Sylva Herald. As upwards of 500,000 protesters descended Saturday on the nation’s capitol, thousands more streamed into Asheville to show solidarity. Jackson County residents marched in both cities. “I went for all people in the name of human rights. We marched to the White House – […]
WCU baseball ready to defend the title
January 26, 2017 by
The 2016 Southern Conference Baseball Champions, Western Carolina Catamounts, are preparing for their heavy schedule in the months to come. The 2017 spring seasons officially starts on Jan. 27 and the first pitch is in February. The defending SoCon champions have started their new season workouts and daily practices working hours each week to be ready […]
Animal shelter provides volunteer opportunity for WCU students
January 25, 2017 by
This story was written by Haley Smith, originally published in The Sylva Herald. Nicole Fox, a junior at Western Carolina University, enjoys spending her spare time playing with dogs at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. It almost makes up for the time the 20-year-old can’t spend with her own dog, Ellie. Spending time with animals waiting on […]
