Coheed & Cambria released their latest record this month, “The Color Before The Sun,” signifying their departure from their usual conceptual storyline, “The Amory Wars.” The record has earned praise among fans, as well as others citing their disappointment due to its lack of story. It is their arguably most accessible and commercial record yet, […]
Why Coheed & Cambria’s latest album is important and you should give it a(nother) listen
October 28, 2015 by
WCU holds its first Open House this semester
October 28, 2015 by
Story from WCU Public Relations Office Western Carolina University is inviting prospective students to visit the campus for Open House on Saturday, Oct. 31 – which happens to be Halloween – but university representatives will be working with students to take the fright out of the college admissions process. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate […]
WCU football wins homecoming game
October 25, 2015 by
Troy Mitchell, quarterback for Western, had 352 passing yards, 45 rushing yards, and two touchdowns and Corey Holloway, running back for Western, added another 50 yards on the ground and two more touchdown as the Western Carolina Catamounts (5-2) beat the Samford Bulldogs (3-4) 56-36 Saturday, Oct.24. Detrez Newsome, running back for Western, had 69 […]
Outdoor gear sale takes over WCU lawn
October 22, 2015 by
Rafts, tents, sleeping bags and more filled Western Carolina’s University Center lawn as well as eager students and community members ready to participate in Base Camp Cullowhee’s annual outdoor gear sale. Students, community members, local business and Base Camp Cullowhee all set up tables and brought gear and apparel to sell for discounted prices Wednesday, […]
School shooting sparks discussions about guns on campus
October 21, 2015 by
The recent shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, has prompted discussions about gun violence and safety on college campuses. WCU journalism class students interviewed each other to make this story. “Every time an incident like this happens, it hits home for me. Even though I don’t know the people who were […]
WCU community walks barefoot in support of Samaritan’s Feet
October 20, 2015 by
WCU students, faculty, staff and community members abandoned their shoes and walked the track to get a taste of what 1.5 billion people go through each day without safe footwear. The Catamount Walkabout took place on Oct. 19 as a component of WCU’s 2015-2017 Africa theme. This student-developed event was designed to raise community awareness […]
