By Cory Spaugh Western Carolina University and the Appalachian State Mountaineers have long battled for the Old Mountain Jug. This year the two schools have something new to fight over- The Power of Purple Challenge. The challenge is a contest between the athletic teams and student bodies of each university. When the Catamounts and Mountaineers […]
Eagles soar past Catamounts
September 25, 2011 by
Georgia Southern’s option attack proved too much for Western Carolina to handle, as the Eagles defeated the Catamounts, 52-20 on Saturday Night. The number 1, FCS ranked Eagles had eleven different players carry the ball on the night and finished with 634 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. The ground game was sparked by quarterback, Jerick […]
I “mustache” you to come to Mountain Heritage Day
September 21, 2011 by
The smell of fried bread and kettle corn, and the sound of chainsaws and singers will appear once again this year at Mountain Heritage Day. The festival is back for its 37th year on the WCU campus showcasing the finest crafts, food, music, and dancing of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on Saturday, September 24. Festivities […]
Hope and Concern: Western Carolina
September 18, 2011 by
Western Carolina has started off its season with a 1-1 record and looks to improve on it next week when the Catamounts travel to Georgia Southern to take on the Eagles. With their bye this week it is a perfect time to analyze some, “Hope and Concern for the Cats.” Hope Freshman running back, Shaun […]
Coming to Cullowhee
September 15, 2011 by
The 3rd Annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom for many participants was more than just fun. The Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor (CuRvE) raised $280 for developing a new park by the river. “We are planning a river park between the bridge and the dam. There will be some developments by the DOT when the new bridge is […]
Splish splash I was paddling fast!
September 14, 2011 by
Western Carolina University students, staff and members of the community joined together September 10, 2011 for the 3rd annual Old Cullowhee Canoe Slalom. This year featured the events largest crowd ever, sunny skies and happy participants of all ages.
