“It’s the most addictive drug on the planet. You can’t just quit.” Brian Arrowood is an addict. In just five years, he has sacrificed family events, holidays, birthdays, relationships, and job opportunities to get his fix. He routinely risks life and limb just to get his high. “It’s that adrenaline rush man, it’s always something […]
Success becoming a habit for Catamount Track and Field
May 13, 2013 by
For some teams, winning every now and then is tough enough. Being competitive on a consistent basis is even more of a challenge. The Western Carolina University track and field team have proven that they can do both. The team continues to build a winning tradition, claiming victory for men and women in the 2013 […]
Ultimate Frisbee at Western Carolina University
May 9, 2013 by
“We’re not just a bunch of hippies throwing a disc around.” That’s the message that Joe de Give, captain and vice president of the Ultimate Frisbee team at WCU, wants to get across to people. In Fall 2012, Joe and a friend of his restarted the Ultimate Frisbee Club at Western that had been reformed […]
Fishing: a line and a lure
May 7, 2013 by
Every spring, the white bass converge on the rivers in North Carolina, gliding upstream to participate in spawning rituals that result in waters overflowing with the silver-bodied fish. If fishermen calculate correctly, they will find themselves ripping these fish out of the water faster than they can reel. “I’ve had days when I’ve literally caught […]
NFL veteran David Patten returns to WCU
April 29, 2013 by
Former catamount and 12-year NFL veteran David Patten (Photo courtesy of the WCU Athletic Department) Western Carolina’s football program has been in a tailspin over the last seven years, not seeing a winning season since posting a 5-4 record in 2005. With the hiring of Athletic Director Randy Eaton and Head Football Coach Mark Speir […]
Impact of Tuck River cleanup
April 25, 2013 by
Western North Carolina is committed to maintaining the serene beauty that the region has to offer. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Tuck River Cleanup, a testament to the support of the community at Western Carolina University. “The Tuck River Cleanup is our yearly rehabilitation effort to maintain the natural beauty of this […]
