UNC Board of Governors votes today on average 8.8% tuition hike

Charlotte Observer reports that students at UNC Chapel Hill campus are expected to turn out in force today as the full UNC Board of Governors votes on a plan to increase tuition and fees an average of 8.8 percent for in-state undergraduates across North Carolina’s public universities next year. On Thursday, the board’s budget and […]

SGA President TJ Eaves holds inaugural State of the University Address

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 […]

The Life of a college golfer | Christina Amoreillo

Christina Amoriello. Christina Amoriello knew she wanted to be a golfer since she was a little girl. Five-years-old to be exact. She continued playing throughout her younger school days in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and into high school where she was team captain on her golf team and was named MVP each year. Once she graduated, […]

Catamounts second half comeback falls short; loses to Furman, 58-55

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

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 […]

Not just another student

Resident Assistant, orientation student leader, and station manager of TV 62 are just three titles senior Jarrett Frazier has held during his time at Western.     Completing his fourth year at Western, Frazier believes all the organizations, groups, and events he has taken part in have enhanced his college experience.