Catamount football’s playoff hopes end after loss to ETSU

The WCU Football team took on the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Buccaneers in the Blue Ridge Border Battle and on Senior Day. There was a special guest in attendance for the game, Cal Raleigh. Raleigh is a Cullowhee native. He led Major League Baseball in home runs this year and led the Seattle Mariners […]

From studio to stage: Senior portfolios celebrate creativity

The Bardo Fine Arts Museum unveiled its 2025 senior portfolio exhibition with a reception of laughter and camaraderie. While the students attaining their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees described their commitment to their process, their work spoke to their dedication to their craft. With an expected turn out of 60, expectations were blown out of […]

This week in Catamount athletics

WCU is hosting a lot of sports events this weekend and WCU Athletics needs students to show up and support the athletes and show their Catamount pride. Men’s Basketball opened home play on Nov. 11 with a 95-44 win against Voorhees Tigers. The team is 1-2 this season after games against Cincinnati and Duke. This […]

Food and toiletries drive collects goods for local pantries

The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is hosting a food and toiletries drive through the end of November, just in time for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week that runs from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22.   With the holidays approaching, CCESL associate director Natalie Newman, who is overseeing the drive, says it is […]

WCU Homecoming Carnival bigger then ever

Around 4,000 people turned out for this year’s Homecoming Carnival on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3, marking one of the largest attendances in the event’s recent history. Associate Director for Student Programs & Activities, Coleman Leopard, said the size of the crew made a noticeable difference. “We have a lot of new staff members on […]

Catamounts to play the biggest game in recent history on homecomnig weekend

This week is homecoming and the Catamounts football team is going against Mercer. The Cats are coming off an impressive 35-28 win against the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Mocks. After the win, the Cats are 6-3 overall and 5-0 in Southern Conference play. Tied for first in the SOCON with the Mercer Bears. This game […]