The Railway Players of Western Carolina University continued their Niggli series performing Reasons to be Pretty written by Neil Labute and directed by Claire Eye. The play showcases two young couples, Greg and Stephanie, who are breaking up, and Kent and Karly, who are “happily” married. The play twists and turns and keeps the audience […]
Catamount baseball 2011: take me out to the ball game
Catamount baseball swings back into action opening weekend February 18-20 against Morehead State. The runners up in the Southern Conference championship look to win the title in 2011. Last year the Cats finished their season 38-20 with 2 players picked up in the MLB draft. The Catamounts lost several key seniors last season including MLB […]
Last second free throw saves Catamounts
With the game tied at 68, and the game clock expiring, Western Carolina freshman guard Trey Sumler was fouled on a last second shot. Sumler sank the first free throw and intentionally missed the second, collecting his own rebound and securing the 69-68 victory for the Catamounts in the Ramsey Center. Sumler finished with 15 […]
Climbing to new heights
Students “rocked” at The Rock and Rumble Fest climbing competition held in the Campus Rec. Center on Saturday with over 50 competitors around the region. “It’s about coming out here and trying your best,” said WCU senior and competitor Cody Ashe. “Even though it’s a competition we’re all here to have a good time.” The […]
Catamounts claw past Samford
The Catamount men’s basketball team won 85-63 over the Samford Bulldogs at their 3 p.m. game. The Cats improve to 13-13 overall and 9-5 in the Southern Conference. The win against Samford continues the undefeated record at home and puts WCU on a 4-game win streak. Mike Williams led the purple and gold as the […]






