Hundreds of Catamounts gathered around the Cata-fount, on March 26, in anticipation of its water for the first time since the fall semester. The event, called “Fount-astic Festival” kicks off the new tradition of “Firing up the Cata-fount”, and coincides with Chancellor David O. Belcher’s installation week. Students started gathering at the Central Plaza around […]
What will Cullowhee look like in 20 years?
March 22, 2012 by
Not a seat was empty during a meeting held on March 16 to discuss upcoming plans for WCU’s Millennial Campus Initiative and the future of Cullowhee. The initiative was designed to plan how to combine academic advancement with economic development, and to tie together the needs of campus and the surrounding residential and business community. […]
Freelance writer analyzes sex in new book
March 21, 2012 by
If you’re a member of Generation Y, what book do you think best addresses sex and relationship norms on a broad-scale cultural level for people your age? Can you even think of one? That was the dilemma for Rachel Hills, 29, an Australian-born, England-based freelance journalist, blogger and graduate of the University of Sydney. She […]
WCU’s Chancellor Belcher announces plans to go on medical leave at year’s end
March 21, 2012 by
Story from WCU’s Office of Communications and Public Relations CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher, who has been battling brain cancer since April 2016, has announced plans to go on medical leave effective Sunday, Dec. 31. Belcher shared his decision Monday, Nov. 27, in a message to members of the university community. […]
What students care about this primary election year
March 20, 2012 by
Education and economics are the top challenges for Heath Shuler’s successor. North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District is guaranteed a new congressman to take office now that the incumbent Heath Shuler will not be in the running in the 2012 election. In February, there was a debate held on the campus of Western Carolina University in […]
Calling all bookworms!
March 16, 2012 by
“So, when I go through those inevitable shadowlands, the quiet slopes of alone or in those places where we haven’t shakened Selma, Birmingham or Little Rock from our bones and we proceed to press present day struggles upon old bones.” (Excerpt from “Peace Be Still” ) “Peace Be Still” is just one of the many […]
