Archives for November 17, 2023

Veterans Day lunch highlights the importance of camaraderie for WCU’s veterans

Story co-produced by Mackenzie Atkinson The WCU Office of Student Military Services celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a lunch in the Cardinal room of the University Center on Friday, Nov. 9. Over 30 WCU students and staff from all branches of the military attended the lunch.  Not many know what it is like to have […]

Veterans speak about their unseen scars

Story co-produced with Ryan Mullis Story updated on 11.28.23 For most people in America, war is what we see in movies, video games, or on the news. We take for granted the bliss of never seeing the unprecedented horrors of combat. War comes with an invaluable loss of life and leaves deep wounds on the […]

2023 WCU Homecoming Carnival

Story co-produced with Ryan Mullis. WCU hosted its annual Homecoming Carnival Oct. 25 and 26. Students, staff, and community members could all participate in the festivities. Rides, games, and refreshments decorated the center of campus for all to enjoy.

Dunks and hoops as catamount basketball teams host Night at the Whee

Story co-produced with Madison Schwarz Homecoming week for Western Carolina University is never short of fun celebrations, the annual Night in the Whee is no exception. Both Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams for the WCU Catamounts have come together at the Ramsey Center for a night of fun and to hype everyone up for the […]

Pride of the Mountains Marches for Homecoming Celebration

Story co-produced with Stewart Butler. Homecoming week at Western Carolina University gathers the Catamount community to celebrate togetherness and the achievements of alumni. There’s one part of the community in particular that brings excitement and life into the occasion – The Pride of the Mountain Marching Band. From the Rose Bowl Parade in 2011 to […]