Western Carolina University’s 12th annual Gender Conference themed “Women and Ethnicity,” is March 5 and includes an entire day full of events and discussions for WCU students, faculty and professionals. The conference starts with an interactive photography exhibit Subject 2 Change inviting audience to test their conception on race watching “racially ambiguous female body.” The exhibit […]
Catamounts their own enemy in home loss to Chattanooga
Western Carolina faced off against Southern Conference North Division foe Chattanooga Thursday night in the Ramsey Center in what should have been a competitive, physical grudge match with two teams trying to keep their hopes alive for the crucial last first-round bye in next weekend’s SoCon Tournament. Only one team showed up. Junior forward Z. […]
WCU trail system officially opens
Western Carolina University hosted a grand opening celebration of the new WCU trail system Saturday, Feb. 23. There was a great turnout to enjoy the advent of this addition to the university, despite the overcast day. A group ride was held, there were bike clinics, free food and live music. The trail system consists of […]
Internet sensation “shakes” WCU
Recently a Youtube sensation has been sweeping the web. People from all over the world have been creating their own version of the “Harlem Shake.” On Wednesday, Feb. 20 at roughly 5:30 p.m. the students of Western Carolina University met on the University Center lawn to produce their own version. Chancellor David Belcher and the […]
“The Battle of the Plug” is underway
The second annual Battle of the Plug kicks off this week, encouraging students to conserve energy. Backed by the Student Government Association and the Resident Student Association, various events throughout campus will be held from Feb. 18 to March 11. While the competition is to see whether Appalachian State University or Western Carolina University can […]







