Students at Western Carolina University participated in “Take Back the Night” to raise awareness for women who have been sexual abused and break the silence about sexual violence. “Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, date rape has got to go,” was one of many chants said by the dozens of Greek lettered organizations participated in the annual […]
Farmers market in Sylva offers local goods
September 29, 2014 by
The Jackson County Farmers Market was in full swing on Saturday, Sept. 20, as people stopped by to sample and buy local goods from a variety of vendors. The market is a weekly event in Sylva that locals and visitors regularly take part in. There are booths that offer goods like fresh honey, farm produce and […]
Potential students to see what WCU can offer
September 19, 2014 by
Western Carolina University will greet potential future Catamounts and their families at the first Open House of the school year on Saturday, Sept. 20. The events start at 9 a.m. at the Ramsey Center getting information about the programs that they’re interested in. There will be multiple information sessions throughout the day for both students […]
UNC Board of Governors to meet at WCU in September
September 2, 2014 by
From the Office of Public Relations The University of North Carolina Board of Governors will hold its September meeting on the Western Carolina University campus in conjunction with the 125th anniversary of the founding of the institution that became WCU. Western Carolina Chancellor David O. Belcher announced the pending visit of the Board of Governors […]
The Big Birthday Bash – WCU is 125!
August 27, 2014 by
Ceillie Simkiss contributed to the story. The cake was eaten, the community showed up, and fun was had at the Big Birthday Bash on Tuesday, August 25. Western Carolina University is officially 125 years old! At the celebration, student organizations, faculty and community members alike gathered to hear some music played by the Pride of the […]
A hike into ‘Paradise’
July 16, 2014 by
With only one year left in college, I thought I had hiked all around western North Carolina. But there was one view I hadn’t seen: the aptly named Paradise Falls. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, Paradise Falls is a natural wonder. Three tiers tall, this waterfall is tucked into a tight chasm of massive […]
