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 […]
Pennsylvania flooding effects north east fly fishing team USA regional
March 17, 2011 by
State College, PA— Anglers from across the United States and Canada gathered in Central Pennsylvania in hopes of securing a spot in the National Fly Fishing Championship, which will be held in Cherokee, NC from May 19-22, 2011. Snowstorms on Monday dropped between 10 and 15 inches of wet snow throughout Central Pennsylvania. Tuesday’s unseasonably […]
Catamount Basketball ’10-11 Season Recap
March 16, 2011 by
The Western Carolina University Men’s Basketball team’s season ended Sunday evening in the Southern Conference Tournament semifinals. Suffering an 86-72 loss at the hands of eventual tournament champion Wofford, the Catamounts, who finished with an 18-15 overall record, only hope to continue play would be by reward of an at-large bid to a postseason tournament […]
