Spectators to any college sporting event know what’s on the line. It’s a win-or-lose fight between two teams. What they don’t see, though, is how the battle doesn’t stop on the court. The Western Carolina University women’s basketball team knows all about the battle on and off the court. Each year, they’re not just fighting […]
Catamounts off to a blazing start
December 12, 2013 by
Don’t tell the Catamounts they’re a bad team, because they can’t hear you right now. Western’s women’s basketball team is off to its best start since 2007, when they made it to the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. Their 6-3 start before the final exam break is also the best start in Head Coach Karen Middleton’s […]
Good exercise and fall foliage: hiking at Carl Sandburg’s
November 29, 2013 by
Not going home over Thanksgiving break and yearning for a small road trip adventure? The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is just over the hill in Flat Rock, North Carolina. With 264 acres on the property, visitors are welcome year round to explore the grounds and hike the easy to moderate trails around […]
Catamounts falter against rival Appalachian State
November 24, 2013 by
The stage was set for Western Carolina and Appalachian State to take the field Saturday afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium for the latest installment of the “Battle for the Old Mountain Jug.” Both fan bases were out and the trash talking didn’t stop – even up to game time. As the Appalachian State players were […]
Give trout fishing in WNC a try
November 20, 2013 by
If ever you’re bored and wanting to find an outdoor activity, I suggest looking up local fishing shops and learning what you can about trout fishing. With the Tuckasegee, a heavily stocked delayed harvest water, so close to home, it’s almost too tempting to pass up. According to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), the […]
Western stifles Asheville for second win of the season
November 12, 2013 by
Junior guard James Sinclair couldn’t help but smile during his post-game interview in a 74-67 Western Carolina win over UNC Ashville Monday night in the Ramsey Center. “Revenge is a sweet taste,” Sinclair said still smiling. He was referring to last year’s season-opening 71-61 loss to UNC Asheville in which he scored only three points […]
