Decades of disdain line the pages of the story between Western Carolina University and Appalachian State. Sadly, this year may mark the last chapter of the rivalry, with Appalachian State moving to the Sun Belt Conference next season. The Catamounts collided with the Mountaineers on the hardwood Saturday for the 173rd time. Such history breeds […]
Students losing appetite over dining increases
December 6, 2013 by
Western Carolina is in its own vicious circle and is wielding a double-edged sword. That is a minor exaggeration, but an accurate depiction as the university goes through a significant amount of change with increases in tuition and fees for the next academic year. Students want justification for all of the increases that are to […]
Catamounts falter against rival Appalachian State
November 24, 2013 by
The stage was set for Western Carolina and Appalachian State to take the field Saturday afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium for the latest installment of the “Battle for the Old Mountain Jug.” Both fan bases were out and the trash talking didn’t stop – even up to game time. As the Appalachian State players were […]
Twincerely Yours, Anna and Allison Ashbaugh
November 20, 2013 by
People point and take pictures as Anna and Allison Ashbaugh walk by. The two young ladies from Concord, North Carolina have dressed alike since they were born but have recently gained a lot of attention on WCU’s campus for their wardrobe choices. They are mirror image twins who always wear identical shirts, pants, jackets and […]
Western stifles Asheville for second win of the season
November 12, 2013 by
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 […]
Volleyball seniors get proper send off on Senior Day
November 11, 2013 by
The Western Carolina women’s volleyball team entered the weekend losers of three straight conference matches. They didn’t help that streak with a 3-1 loss to Samford on Saturday night in the Ramsey Center. But they more than made up for that Sunday afternoon on Senior Day. In the final home game of their WCU careers, […]
