The history and mysteries of Moore

“This beautiful, imposing and indestructible building should be made a monument to… public service.”  The Cullowhee Yodel, July 1924.   Haunted, old, useless and quiet are words that come to mind as you walk passed the Moore building on Western Carolina University upper campus. Students, unaware of the historical moments that once took place there, […]

Cats take care of Terriers 26-14 to lead the SoCon

The Western Carolina Catamounts started off with a statement in their game  against the Wofford Terriers on Oct.11. Detrez Newsome took the opening kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown to give the Catamounts an early lead, a lead they never relinquished. The Cats won the game 26-14 on the strength of special teams and dominant […]

WCU welcomes future Catamounts

Western Carolina University’s first Open House of the semester welcomed about 1,000 upcoming freshman and their families who are considering whether our school is the right fit for them. There are four Open houses scheduled throughout the year designed to allow high school seniors the opportunity to explore what the schools and colleges have to […]

Hipps and Davis debate education and fracking

Things got heated during a debate in Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Services building. WCU hosted the debate between the Democratic challenger Jane Hipps and Republican incumbent Jim Davis for the 50th District Senate Seat. The debate drew lots of attention from the audiences as they debated key topics such as the district’s needs, […]

Get ready for the Mountain Heritage Day

From the WCU Public Relations Office In just few days the Cullowhee Valley or the intramural field of Western Carolina University will be bustling with sounds of Appalachian music mixed with the sound of the clogging shoes dancing on the wooden stages. The spectators can enjoy the music dancing themselves or enjoying in the variety […]

N.C. House debate will be held at WCU

In the coming weeks, the North Carolina House of Representatives candidates for District 119 will debate who shall win the seat on Nov. 4. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Western Carolina University will host the incumbent Joe Sam Queen (D) of Haywood County and the challenger Mike Clampitt (R) of Swain County.  This debate will take […]