Jackson County Veterans Day Parade

The Jackson County Veterans Office held a Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11 in downtown Sylva. The cloudy skies did little to deter over 100 locals as they lined the streets to cheer on their hometown heroes. Sheila Setzer, the director of the Jackson County Veterans Office, started the Veterans Day Parade in 2015, which […]

Veterans Day lunch highlights the importance of camaraderie for WCU’s veterans

Story co-produced by Mackenzie Atkinson The WCU Office of Student Military Services celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a lunch in the Cardinal room of the University Center on Friday, Nov. 9. Over 30 WCU students and staff from all branches of the military attended the lunch.  Not many know what it is like to have […]

2023 WCU Homecoming Carnival

Story co-produced with Ryan Mullis. WCU hosted its annual Homecoming Carnival Oct. 25 and 26. Students, staff, and community members could all participate in the festivities. Rides, games, and refreshments decorated the center of campus for all to enjoy.

Dunks and hoops as catamount basketball teams host Night at the Whee

Story co-produced with Madison Schwarz Homecoming week for Western Carolina University is never short of fun celebrations, the annual Night in the Whee is no exception. Both Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams for the WCU Catamounts have come together at the Ramsey Center for a night of fun and to hype everyone up for the […]

Pride of the Mountains Marches for Homecoming Celebration

Story co-produced with Stewart Butler. Homecoming week at Western Carolina University gathers the Catamount community to celebrate togetherness and the achievements of alumni. There’s one part of the community in particular that brings excitement and life into the occasion – The Pride of the Mountain Marching Band. From the Rose Bowl Parade in 2011 to […]

WCU students walk out in support of Palestine

The long-running Israeli/Palestine conflict has recently been renewed, and many at WCU have chosen a side.On Nov. 9, WCU students walk out in the “Shut It Down for Palestine” protest. Around 30 students and community members gathered at the Catafount. In the hour during the rally a small group of students stood with the Israeli […]