The author is a student worker in WCU’s Advising Center. For students at Western Carolina University, fall 2015 Advising Day was not only a break from classes, it was a chance to organize schedules and get to know advisers before registration begins. All day on Oct. 27, students met with advisers and department staffs at various […]
WCU holds its first Open House this semester
October 28, 2015 by
Story from WCU Public Relations Office Western Carolina University is inviting prospective students to visit the campus for Open House on Saturday, Oct. 31 – which happens to be Halloween – but university representatives will be working with students to take the fright out of the college admissions process. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate […]
Outdoor gear sale takes over WCU lawn
October 22, 2015 by
Rafts, tents, sleeping bags and more filled Western Carolina’s University Center lawn as well as eager students and community members ready to participate in Base Camp Cullowhee’s annual outdoor gear sale. Students, community members, local business and Base Camp Cullowhee all set up tables and brought gear and apparel to sell for discounted prices Wednesday, […]
WCU Catamount Games
October 21, 2015 by
Western Carolina’s homecoming week is in full swing with plenty of events and prizes for students. Tuesday, Oct. 20, was a kick-off of the two days of Catamount Games with the cornhole competition that was intense and passionate in the Cats spirit. The Department of Campus Activities under the Division of Student Affairs hosted the event, which is part of […]
School shooting sparks discussions about guns on campus
October 21, 2015 by
The recent shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, has prompted discussions about gun violence and safety on college campuses. WCU journalism class students interviewed each other to make this story. “Every time an incident like this happens, it hits home for me. Even though I don’t know the people who were […]
WCU’s Courtyard Dining Hall is prepping for Halloween …with Carnival food
October 6, 2015 by
Cotton candy, popcorn, foot-long hot dogs, corn dogs, plus many more await guests during the carnival-themed dinner Oct.7 at the WCU Courtyard Dining Hall. This event is open to the public and will cost around $10 which you can pay with your cat card. In addition to the food, there will be games, a magician, […]
