The Catamounts Women’s Basketball team has struggled this season. They are sitting at 12-14 overall and 2-9 in conference so far this season under new head coach Jonathan Tsipis. The Catamounts started 4-1 with their first loss coming to number 9 ranked Oklahoma Sooners 122-56. The Catamounts ended up 10-5 during non-conference play. Their losses […]
The crime of campus kickflips
February 7, 2025 by
What’s the hardest thing about skateboarding?The fall. To many students’ dismay, WCU’s policy banning skateboarding is campus wide and active, prohibiting students from using skateboards for leisure or transportation anywhere on WCU streets and sidewalks. The ban, which also prohibits the use of rollerblades and roller skates, aims to promote a safe environment on campus. […]
WCU Women’s basketball head coach ready for the season
September 26, 2024 by
Women’s basketball head coach, Jonathon Tsipis, has made a positive impact on the team since joining WCU in April. The WCU Athletic Department and WCU Board of Trustees announced the new head coach role on April 5. Tsipis becomes the 14th different women’s basketball head coach in Western Carolina history. Tsipis is enjoying getting to […]
Landing the big one: rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy
February 28, 2024 by
Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing. The newly-released study was developed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It dives deep and analyzes […]
Catamount Basketball: Clawing their way to the top of the season
December 18, 2023 by
Story co-produced with Madison Schwarz and Nicole Azar It has been an incredible year so far for Western Carolina University Athletics, and the winning hasn’t stopped with Men’s Basketball. Catamount Men’s Basketball is having a record-breaking season so far, as they were amongst the last eighteen teams in the nation to remain undefeated, until their […]
The Catamounts incredible football season
November 28, 2023 by
Story co-written with Nicole Azar and Thalia Richardson The 2023 season of football has come to a close at Western. After beating East Tennessee State University, Western Carolina was heading off to play their final game against VMI, looking to end the season on a good note. However, the season did not end how they […]
