WCU marching band prepares for upcoming season

Official practice hasn’t even started and hundreds of students holding instruments are already drenched in sweat, wearing only what’s necessary to cover their bodies. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this is the scene for the Pride of the Mountains marching band, working hard to make their half time show a success, something the band knows […]

When there is smoke, there is fire

Catamount Peaks Apartment building 331 was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, Sept. 6,  producing smoke that could be seen throughout Cullowhee. According to students the fire was caused by lint build up in the dryer. Former resident, Danielle Lacroix, stated when she lived in the apartment, there were prior problems with the dryer. “We […]

Jackets sting Catamounts

Georgia Tech took control from the beginning and cruised past the Western Carolina Catamounts on Thursday night, 63-21. Georgia Tech’s spread option offense was too much for the Catamounts as Tech out gained WCU on the day, 662 yards to 301. Sophomore quarterback, Brandon Pechloff got the start for the Catamounts and produced stellar numbers […]

After first week of class, WCU students leave classrooms and enjoy the outdoors

Western Carolina University is known for its location surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. On Sunday, August 28, several students explored the area by raft as they went down the Nantahala River with Western’s Base Camp Cullowhee outdoors program.

New quad area opens at WCU to mixed reactions

The new quad area and fountain are finally available to students at WCU, highlighting months of work from construction crews.

WCU Honors College holds big wheel race to support flood victims

The Western Carolina University Honors College held a big wheel race to support victims of a massive flood in Japan on Wednesday, April 13. Students rode big wheel racers around a circular course while wearing beer goggles, which makes the race even more challenging. Students who donated $5 to the cause were allowed to hop […]