I didn’t become thoroughly educated about sex from public school. Sure, in 7th grade they taught us about the human body and the biology of sexual reproduction, but that was strictly the most basic information. I learned about birth control and different forms of sexual expression the same way most kids my age did: from […]
Environmental health students gain hands-on experience
February 10, 2013 by
A team of Western Carolina University students teamed up with the Jackson County Health Department and the Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River to monitor the quality of nearby creeks. WCU professor Tracy Zontek teaches a course on water quality every fall under the environmental health program. Last semester Zontek’s students began to monitor various […]
Third annual Valley of the Lilies race fast approaching
February 7, 2013 by
Western Carolina University will be holding its third annual Valley of the Lilies half marathon and 5K event on April 6 and welcomes all skill levels. The half marathon will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 8:15 a.m. Registration is now open and all proceeds go towards assisting WCU students for […]
Catamount football excited about upcoming season
February 4, 2013 by
The Western Carolina University football team is looking to make strides in the win column heading into Mark Speir’s second year as head coach. Despite only winning one game last season for the second straight year, even casual fans could see the increase in competition on the field. Coaches and players are preparing for the future with […]
Students take advantage of the snow on campus
February 3, 2013 by
The snowfall that began Saturday, Feb. 2 brought WCU students out of their rooms to witness the rare event. “Snow is the perfect cuddle weather,” said Kat Sumeracki, a junior who took full advantage of the snowy weather. After witnessing an organized snowball fight on the field by Norton Residence Hall, she made a Pikachu […]
Team Globalbike: The other side of pro cycling
January 25, 2013 by
In recent times, mainstream media has been rife with controversy when dealing with professional cycling. It seems as though every article published has to do with negative things going on in the sport, focusing on Lance Armstrong and others involved with blood doping. There is more to the sport of professional cycling than these stories […]
