The Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-4) had an early 10 run lead in the first 3 innings that left the Catamounts (1-7) in the dust as they claim a 13-3 win over the Cats in Tuesday’s game, at Childress Field in Cullowhee. Catamouts struggled early behind Sophomore pitcher, Blake Therrian, who allowed five earned runs in the first two innings […]
Cats snap 5 game losing streak heading into SoCon tourney
February 27, 2018 by
The Catamounts ended their five game losing streak as they beat the Citadel Bulldogs 92-75 in the final game of the regular season at the Ramsey Center, Sunday afternoon Feb. 25, in a game that was hardly ever close. It was senior night for the Catamounts as six players made their final regular season home […]
Whee Matter forum to prompt administrative improvements at WCU
February 23, 2018 by
Race and diversity forum “Whee Matter” was used for students to voice their opinion and for administration to take action. WCU’s Intercultural Affairs, led by student leaders Antonio Oakley and Tenae Turner, with help from the students in attendance, raised some expectations from the upper administration to better promote diversity and inclusion for minorities on campus. The […]
Net Neutrality impacts you
February 23, 2018 by
When on the internet, you expect to have access to whatever website you want with generally fast speeds. What you are expecting is Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality essentially sustains an open internet. However, Thomas Hazlett, a professor of economics at Clemson University, disagrees. Hazlett described how Net Neutrality stifles competition and innovation in the marketplace during […]
Nantahala joins Sylva’s craft beer scene
February 21, 2018 by
Originally published in The Sylva Herald by Gavin Stewart. Jackson County residents were abuzz on Facebook after finding out the brewery that makes some of their favorite beers, such as Dirty Girl Blonde and Bryson City Brown, plans to open a taproom and brewery in downtown Sylva this year. Joe Rowland, owner of Nantahala Brewing […]
Experience Taiko drumming at WCU
February 21, 2018 by
Originally published in The Guide by Gavin Stewart The WCU Performance series progresses with “TAO: Drum Heart” on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Arts Fine and Performing Arts Center. TAO is made up of internationally acclaimed percussion artists trained in Taiko Drumming, a form of drumming that utilizes large-scale drums. […]
