In this final episode for the season Whee life team reflects on the significant stories published this semester. Max Poku-Kankam reports details on the developing story and the future of the WCU polling place. Halle Stanley return’s us to the No kings protest in Asheville earlier in the fall and what is going on with […]
Breakthrough football season shapes Western Carolina’s future
December 4, 2025 by
Story co-produced with Caleb Zheng For the purple-and-gold crowd that lives for Saturday kickoff, the 2025 football season became a pivotal chapter that shaped Western Carolina’s identity and future direction. Western Carolina opened the year with ups and downs as the Catamounts worked to solidify their offense and defense. Early setbacks challenged the team, but once quarterback Taron Dickens […]
Taron Dickens named the FCS national player of the week
October 7, 2025 by
WCU starting Quarterback Taron “Tyger” Dickens was named the FCS Stats Perform Player of the week on Monday, Oct. 6. Dickens earned that honor as a result of his performance against the Wofford Terriers on Saturday, Oct. 4. Dickens started the game, completing his first 46 passes, breaking the record for most completed passes in […]
