Archives for November 2023

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 […]

WCU students walk out in support of Palestine

The long-running Israeli/Palestine conflict has recently been renewed, and many at WCU have chosen a side.On Nov. 9, WCU students walk out in the “Shut It Down for Palestine” protest. Around 30 students and community members gathered at the Catafount. In the hour during the rally a small group of students stood with the Israeli […]