With a state primary and referendum coming in May and a national election looming in November, Western Carolina University students filed out in droves for Voter Registration Day on Thursday, February 23. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the A.K. Hinds University Center lawn and included a live student debate. Hundreds […]
Race to the Ballot kicks off at WCU
February 10, 2012 by
Western Carolina University’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality group, Unity!, kicked off the Race to the Ballot campaign at the central plaza on Friday, Jan. 27. Unity! members informed students of Amendment One’s possible implications and encouraged students to register to vote. The Race to the Ballot campaign is a state-wide event, created by […]
TV 62 premieres two new shows
February 10, 2012 by
Western Carolina’s TV 62 premiered their student produced news show and sitcom: Nothing But Young on Wednesday Feb. 8. Anchors Monica Papworth and Ariel Rymer, gave students a preview of events as well as a review of others. The news show, which is called Channel 62 News, will produce another show next Wednesday Feb.15 from […]
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 […]
Catamounts second half comeback falls short; loses to Furman, 58-55
January 14, 2012 by
Trey Sumler scored 18 points for Western Carolina, but their second half comeback was not enough as the Catamounts fell to Furman 58-55 on Saturday in Cullowhee, N.C. Harouna Mutombo added 11 points and Brandon Boggs had 9 points for the Catamounts who fell to 8-10, 3-3 in SoCon on the season. The Paladins (8-9, […]
Western Carolina names Mark Speir new head football coach
December 22, 2011 by
Western Carolina University named Appalachian State assistant coach, Mark Speir their new head football coach on Thursday at a press conference at the University in Cullowhee, N.C. A Clemson graduate, Speir has coached the Mountaineers’ running backs, defensive line, linebackers, and defensive ends during his nine-year tenure with Appalachian State. Speir was also a recruiting […]
