Meet the marching band elite: Drum Corps

The summer sun is blazing high and hot onto the field. The stands hold hundreds of people, their faces blurred by the summer heat and the distance. She’s exhausted, having spent the day riding in a bus filled with people, and spending the night sleeping on an air mattress in a gym filled to bursting […]

An exercise in relaxation

When I walked into my first yoga class three months ago, I took one look at the room full of my obviously athletic and likely flexible peers and assumed that this would be an activity I would come to dread. I’ve never been flexible, and my lack of balance and coordination rarely allows me to […]

Jeremiah Haas: Turning passion into a career

A skilled climber, effective leader, and soon-to-be father are just a few of the many hats Jeremiah Haas wears. Haas is the assistant director of outdoor programs at WCU’s Base Camp Cullowhee and his passion and enthusiasm for adventure are unparalleled as he has had over a decade of experience in the outdoor field. While […]

WCU baseball fans no longer allowed behind right field

Western Carolina University baseball fans are no longer allowed to watch games sitting behind right field. This rule will start on the game on April 29 when WCU faces Mercer. The new policy comes after fans complained of racist, hateful comments toward a student-athlete at the April 20 game against Virginia Tech, according to an email […]

WCU Police investigating theft on campus

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Western Carolina University Police are investigating a theft that happened around 9:30 a.m. Monday. The theft occurred in an office in the Stillwell Science building. The suspect has been described as a black male around 5’10” wearing a red shirt, dark shorts, bright orange shoes and carrying a black backpack. Anyone with […]

Everyone with autism is different

The month of April is Autism awareness month and as always, Western Carolina University is spreading awareness through special programs. Autism is a disorder that now affects 1 in 69 children born every year. It is something that deserves to be brought to people’s attention. Everyone with autism is different. You are never going to […]