Archives for December 2023

Student art in the WCU Fine Art Museum

The WCU fine art museum had the Bachelor of Fine Arts portfolio exhibition on display until Dec. 8. There is an appeal to this annual exhibition that makes it unique to others displayed in the Fine Art Museum.   The BFA portfolio exhibition is comprised entirely of student work. Students pursuing their bachelor’s in fine arts […]

Catamount Basketball: Clawing their way to the top of the season

Story co-produced with Madison Schwarz and Nicole Azar It has been an incredible year so far for Western Carolina University Athletics, and the winning hasn’t stopped with Men’s Basketball. Catamount Men’s Basketball is having a record-breaking season so far, as they were amongst the last eighteen teams in the nation to remain undefeated, until their […]

Catamount Motor Club: Who are they?

The Catamount Motor Club offers students and locals the opportunity to collectively share their love of cars. How many members what kind of cars and when the club was formed. What they do Members participate in weekly meets, charity fundraisers for local non-profits, group drives, and more. There are no dues, no commitments and no […]

Investigation continues in Shining Rock arson case

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has joined WCU Police in the Shining Rock arson investigation. WCU Police Department received reports of a fire in Shining Rock Residence Hall Tuesday, Nov. 14. Smoke was traced to two trash cans burning in the third floor communal bathroom. This marked the third case of suspected arson […]

Feeding your finances: How to approach food budgeting as a college student

With winter break quickly approaching, students are under a lot of pressure with finals and the holidays. This can lead to some responsibilities being ignored. Budgeting and spending responsibly are not always priorities for college students. As young adults, starting healthy financial habits is essential to our future. “I always try to budget but I […]

Marsha Lee Baker: Military daughter and wife

Story co-produced with Daniel Reid Marsha Lee Baker’s story reflects the side of the military community that supports from behind the scenes. The families of service members endures alongside them and their own unseen scars. When service members are battling their demons, their families battle alongside them.  Marsha Lee grew up as what the military […]