Students gathered under clear spring skies on April 17 for a lively field day outside the Rock residence halls at Western Carolina University, where games, music and friendly competition brought the campus community together in celebration of the semesters final stretch. As the school year comes to an end, getting outside and active is a […]
Sylva’s most challenging mountain race brings runners from across the region
March 25, 2026 by
Black Rock sits at 2,700 feet of elevation, with a steady inclination all the way up to the peak. In total, it’s a seven-mile trip up and down the mountain top. To some, this might sound daunting, but to the runners in the area, this hike turns into a challenge they are willing to take […]
Whee Life: Sports edition
March 20, 2026 by
This episode of Whee Life we are bringing you updates on the spring season for variety of WCU sports. Our sports editor Owen Flamming covered SOCON tournament for WCJ this March and bringing us some more insights from the games and what the coach coach Tim Craft said about the basketball season despite the loss […]
Western Carolina advances to SoCon semifinals with win over Mercer
March 13, 2026 by
Western Carolina continued their winning streak in the team’s first Southern Conference tournament match-up on March 7. The 5th-seeded Catamounts faced the 4th-seeded Mercer Bears and ultimately came out on top after a thrilling game that ended in a 77-73 victory. The Cats came out of the gate cold with Mercer dominating the first 7 […]
Fast Cats chase championship title
February 25, 2026 by
Western Carolina’s Track and Field team is gearing up for the Conference Championship meet in Lexington, Virginia. The competition is Feb. 27 and 28 at the Virginia Military Institute Corps Physical Training Facility. Ten universities in the Southern Conference will send their best athletes to battle for the trophy in the most important meet of […]
A litter of Catamount football players earned post season SoCon recognition
December 12, 2025 by
The Catamount football team wrapped up its season with a 48-6 win against the Virginia Military Institute. The Catamounts finished the season with a 7-5 overall record and 6-2 in SoCon play. At the conclusion of the season, the All-SoCon teams were announced. Head coaches voted on the awards and for the All-SoCon team. Coaches […]
