Western stifles Asheville for second win of the season

Junior guard James Sinclair couldn’t help but smile during his post-game interview in a 74-67 Western Carolina win over UNC Ashville Monday night in the Ramsey Center. “Revenge is a sweet taste,” Sinclair said still smiling. He was referring to last year’s season-opening 71-61 loss to UNC Asheville in which he scored only three points […]

WCU Students give back at Blood Drive

The American Red Cross hosted a blood drive in WCU’s University Center on November 6 and 7.  Volunteers from the community, especially WCU students came out to donate their time and blood for a good cause. The Blood drive was sponsored by Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta, who sponsors the drive every three months. Member of […]

Zombies attack WCU campus for 7 days

Written by: Melissa Day and Bayleigh Davis “Zombies on Campus! A Slaughterpocalypse!” is a zombie comedy opening on Wed. Nov. 13. Written and directed by Western Carolina University’s own D.V. Caitlyn, “Zombies on Campus!” is written as a play-within-a-play. In this case, the play is William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and the opening scene has the audience […]

Catamounts overpower Wittenberg to open season

The Western Carolina men’s basketball team began the 2013-2014 campaign Friday night with a 77-55 win over Wittenberg University in the Ramsey Center. Four Catamounts scored in double figures, including a game-high 15-points from senior guard Tom Tankelewicz on 5-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range.  Junior guard James Sinclair, who started at point guard […]

Building fun and futures at WCU

Saturday morning WCU campus was not a quiet place. Killian was full with children who were playing with Legos. “The favorite thing is to actually see the learning event in a child’s mind. To see that they can learn, and they can do something interesting and something they are highly motivated in,” said Dr. Bob […]

SGA forum on tuition increase for 2014

Speaking to a nearly empty room, Student Government Association President Ryan Hermance discussed tuition increases and new fees for the 2014 school year on Wednesday. The meeting was similar to the one held on the 25th, with many of the same points being addressed. Hermance began the meeting by explaining the state mandated 6 percent […]