WCU students withheld from flying due to strong winds this past weekend near Chattanooga, TN. The hang gliding trip was put together by the university’s outdoor program Base Camp Cullowhee (BCC), which has been scheduled since the beginning of the semester. The trip had already been postponed for two weeks from it’s original date because […]
6th annual kayak demo day on the East Fork
March 27, 2011 by
Kayakers and spectators gathered on the East Fork of the Tuckasegee River to throw down at Eternity Hole for Base Camp Cullowhee’s 6th annual Demo Day. Demo Day is a promotional tool for major kayak manufacturers to have boaters try their new products. Even more so, it is a reason for paddlers to get together […]
Growing to the fall: Catamount spring football
March 22, 2011 by
The official beginning of spring induces thoughts of fall as the football Catamounts finish their first week of spring practice. Just like the mountainous surroundings the young team is ready to grow this spring. The goals set out for the team to work on during practice revolve around being competitive and consistent to bring a […]
Football recruiting not affected by WCU budget cuts
March 17, 2011 by
Budget cuts take the forefront of discussion across the campus of Western Carolina. In athletics there have been rumors of less scholarship money awarded, which could potentially cause a problem for in state athletes. At WCU Head Coach Dennis Wagner smothered the rumors saying that there is nothing to fear. “The budget has little to […]
Local man shares backyard glories, here in the Great Smoky Mountains
March 17, 2011 by
Here in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Cullowhee is surrounded by scenery viewed by many, but explored by few. Ed Tierney, age 21, is one of those few explorers that take site seeing to a whole new level. His most recent exploration through Tellico Gap up to Wesser Bald is just a glimpse […]
Red Fish along Florida coast bring anglers from around the country
March 17, 2011 by
Fly Fisherman targeting redfish stalked Eastern Florida flats, coming to the town of Titusville in hopes of fighting and landing the elusive redfish. The fish are in abundance this month in the Mosquito Lagoon area of the Canaveral National Seashore. This brings budget anglers from across the world, which specifically target red fish before the […]
