Spring fever for Catamount football

Just months after wrapping up a 1-10 season, the Catamounts took the field for the annual Spring Game on Saturday, Apr. 20 for chapter two of the Mark Speir era. With temperatures in the mid-60’s, trees blooming on the mountains, and a good crowd on hand, it was picture perfect weather to get a sneak […]

WCU students remained in Cullowhee over break

For some students like the women’s and men’s track team, baseball team, softball team, dance team, and cheerleaders having this break all to themselves was out of the question. Dance team member Dawn Henderson stayed at WCU because of scheduled rehearsals for an upcoming National Dance Alliance (NDA) competition which is being held in Dayton, […]

Restaurant brings the taste of ‘new Mexican cuisine’ to Cullowhee

While driving down Old Cullowhee Road, it’s hard to imagine that the small, strip section of buildings housing a tattoo parlor and beer store, would also be the home of some of the freshest Mexican food in town. Sazon Restaurant, hidden behind the unassuming facade is a diamond in the rough. Alex Rodriguez came to the United […]

808 West apartment complex to offer many features

Construction of the new 808 West apartment complex began in September 2012 and is expected to be completed by August 2013. 808 West is located across Highway 107 from the main entrance to the Western Carolina University campus. 808 West offers the basic amenities that everyone looks for: washer, dryer, built-in microwave, cable, and internet. […]

Environmental health students gain hands-on experience

A team of Western Carolina University students teamed up with the Jackson County Health Department and the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River to monitor the quality of nearby creeks. WCU professor Tracy Zontek teaches a course on water quality every fall under the environmental health program.  Last semester Zontek’s students began to monitor various […]

The Market opens to serve the community

WCU students and area residents know that these are hard times. Climbing unemployment rates and fluctuating gas prices mean that every penny has to count. That is what makes The Market in Cullowhee a unique place to shop. Located just across the highway from the WCU campus on Little Savannah Road, The Market not only […]