Not a seat was empty during a meeting held on March 16 to discuss upcoming plans for WCU’s Millennial Campus Initiative and the future of Cullowhee. The initiative was designed to plan how to combine academic advancement with economic development, and to tie together the needs of campus and the surrounding residential and business community. […]
Catamounts win sixth straight against Bucs
The Catamounts baseball team beat the East Tennessee State University Bucs 7-3 in Cullowhee on Wednesday. The Catamounts gain an early jump in the second inning when sophomore Adam Martin hit a two run home run to right. Martin was 1 of 4 for the Catamounts to end the game with two hits. Catamount junior […]
Students turn out for Voter Registration Day
With a state primary and referendum coming in May and a national election looming in November, Western Carolina University students filed out in droves for Voter Registration Day on Thursday, February 23. The event ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the A.K. Hinds University Center lawn and included a live student debate. Hundreds […]
Fresh on the table
Most college campuses offer pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and don’t forget the “all-you-can-eat” cafeteria options complete with soda, desserts, and ice cream. Lack of variety, freshness, and healthy choices at meal times for on and off campus options is a concern of college kids. One way you can ensure a healthy lifestyle is by eating local […]
Dillsboro lights up WNC holiday season
The first two weekends in December the town of Dillsboro will be hosting their 28thannual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. The town will be lit with over 2,500 candles around their shops and studios. The shopkeepers provide hot cocoa, holiday treats and live entertainment. Horse and buggy rides will be available each night from 5 to – […]