Charlotte Observer reports that students at UNC Chapel Hill campus are expected to turn out in force today as the full UNC Board of Governors votes on a plan to increase tuition and fees an average of 8.8 percent for in-state undergraduates across North Carolina’s public universities next year. On Thursday, the board’s budget and […]
Athletic quarterbacks highlight Speir’s first recruiting class
February 4, 2012 by
It was pretty clear what type of players Western Carolina head football coach, Mark Speir and his staff was looking for when they began their short recruiting trips in early January. “What we decided as a staff is that we better just go out and find the best athletes and the best football players we […]
Three-point shooting helps Hunter capture 100th win with Catamounts
February 3, 2012 by
A sea of white watched Western Carolina’s men head basketball coach, Larry Hunter capture his 100th win with the team on Thursday night, 82-76 over the Chattanooga Mocs. Fans were given free “White-Out” t-shirts to help support the Catamounts and the intensity from the crowd helped to deliver the win. Brandon Boggs scored 21 and […]
Pay more for a candy bar, and less for your education
February 1, 2012 by
By: Andy Miller I support the governor’s efforts to combat the extreme education cuts that have been and continue to be carried out by the Republican-led General Assembly. In December, I was part of a group of over 350 students who went to Western Carolina University to discuss the budget cuts with several elected representatives […]
SGA President TJ Eaves holds inaugural State of the University Address
January 31, 2012 by
Student Government Association (SGA) President, TJ Eaves, gave the inaugural State of the University Address touched on the tuition increase starting next year. Eaves also spoke on plans that SGA has for this semester. Eaves opened his address to the Catamounts, thanking them for their involvement in not just student government, but also other clubs and organizations […]
Fresh on the table
January 31, 2012 by
Most college campuses offer pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and don’t forget the “all-you-can-eat” cafeteria options complete with soda, desserts, and ice cream. Lack of variety, freshness, and healthy choices at meal times for on and off campus options is a concern of college kids. One way you can ensure a healthy lifestyle is by eating local […]
