The catamount’s season opener didn’t go as planned when they suffered a loss at the hand of the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 9, in Asheville, NC. It was a sluggish start for both squads offensively due to the defensive intensity from both sides. Western Carolina received a strong showing from Trey Sumler and Tom Tankelewics […]
Nick Lacombe: A life of pain
November 12, 2012 by
Pain is an unavoidable part of life and not something to run from. Nick Lacombe, a sophomore at Western Carolina University knows a thing or two about experiencing pain. At the age of 4, Nick tripped through a metal detector. This resulted in the loss of a tooth and damage to another. In the first […]
WCU students: “Why I voted”
November 11, 2012 by
Hear what students at Western Carolina University say about why they voted in the 2012 presidential election and how they think President Barack Obama’s re-election will affect them. Shot by Anthony Bouthillette, Heath Brown, Jenna Englert, Tanner Morris, Pratana Muong, Sherry Rigby, Janson Silvers, Michael Smith, and Jarrett Wilson. Reporters: Alisha Lambert, Ariel Rymer, Rebbeca Ziglar, […]
Election watch party a big success
November 9, 2012 by
By: Ariel Rymer & Kane Rowell The election watch party held at the Cat’s Den hosted by the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs received a bigger turn out than expected. The party included live coverage of the election broadcasted on big screens, political bingo, political family feud, prizes, snacks and drinks. In the […]
Fill your ears with holiday spirit
November 7, 2012 by
Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries festival is a month away and the preparation for it are in full swing. Susan Belcher, WCU first lady, was seen at the Sylva’s The Golden Carp singing in the holiday spirit while recording the video invitation to kick off opening night of the 29th anniversary of Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries. […]
Catamounts eager to begin their journey
November 6, 2012 by
After eight months since their unforgettable run through the SoCon tournament, the catamounts are ready to tip off the season. The last time the catamounts were on the floor they found themselves matched up against the heavily favored Davidson Wildcats. After Western Carolina erased a 12-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation to force two overtime […]
