Archives for September 10, 2025

Seed journeyed through space before landing as sapling at WCU

Version of the story was published in The Sylva Herald, Sept. 10 edition. Western Carolina students might walk past the small sweetgum sapling near the front of campus without any idea how unique it is. This small tree’s seed has left the planet and orbited around the moon. The Moon Tree, donated to the school […]

Sylva Pride Festival marks five years of celebration and inclusion 

Downtown Sylva’s sidewalks transformed into a landscape of colors for the chalk walk, storefronts were decorated in pride flags and live music echoed from the Pride Festival from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7. The festival, active since 2021, became one of Sylva’s most visible events for the community and a place of acceptance in the […]

WCU football to play white out game on Saturday

The Western Carolina football team is set to play their annual white out game against Elon on Sept. 13 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. Catamount Athletics is encouraging fans to wear all white at the game, along with the players, for the traditional “White out Whitmire.” Along with the game, WCU will celebrate the 14th annual […]