*The author of this article works in the WCU athletics department.* It has been brought to the attention of the WCU community that on April 20, 2016, when the Western Carolina Catamounts played Virginia Tech in a baseball match up, there was an incident involving a player on the opposing team. While we cannot discuss […]
A night to dress up, relax and watch student made films
April 27, 2016 by
Students in the Stage and Screen Department at Western Carolina University are enjoying their time putting together films for their annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival. It will take place at Bardo Performing Arts Center on April 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. It is a student produced event and sponsored by WCU and the Stage and Screen Department. […]
WCU baseball fans no longer allowed behind right field
April 25, 2016 by
Western Carolina University baseball fans are no longer allowed to watch games sitting behind right field. This rule will start on the game on April 29 when WCU faces Mercer. The new policy comes after fans complained of racist, hateful comments toward a student-athlete at the April 20 game against Virginia Tech, according to an email […]
WCU Police investigating theft on campus
April 25, 2016 by
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Western Carolina University Police are investigating a theft that happened around 9:30 a.m. Monday. The theft occurred in an office in the Stillwell Science building. The suspect has been described as a black male around 5’10” wearing a red shirt, dark shorts, bright orange shoes and carrying a black backpack. Anyone with […]
Catamounts roar in support of Chancellor Belcher
April 22, 2016 by
WCU students, faculty and staff showed to the rally on Friday, April 22, showing their support for Chancellor Belcher as he faces serious medical condition. The rain did not stop over 100 people who gathered at the fountain to show their support with chants of Belchers name and a singing of WCU’s Alma Mater. On Thursday, the […]
Bite into a good book at Hunter Library
April 15, 2016 by
Hunter Library’s annual Edible Book contest brought books to life on Thursday – in the form of food! The contest featured many well-known favorites such as Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and Shel Silverstein’s ‘The Giving Tree’. Contestants created their masterpieces out of a variety of edible materials such as cake, candy and cereal. The […]
