The renovations introduced by Chancellor John Bardo’s university master plan have resulted in a loss of parking spaces for students, faculty and staff. Information provided by director of University Police and traffic services, Gene McAbee, spells out the parking modifications. The greatest number of losses resulted from the University Center […]
Author: Samantha Helms
Student Dies on Lake Fontana Over Summer
Matthew Klonkowski, 20, of Sylva, formerly a resident of Franklin, spent his last few moments with friends on Lake Fontana, where he accidentally drowned on June 23. A native of Racine, Wisc., he graduated in 1999 from Franklin High School with honors and achieved the status of Star in the […]
Stoner Duo Returns in Mindless Slapstick Comedy
I knew a girl in high school who was one of the few people in the world who had never seen “Star Wars.” After having to sit through numerous conversations on whether Ben Kenobi was a clone and the possibilities of Han Solo being a Jedi, one Friday afternoon she […]
Those Wanting To See Changes Should Volunteer
Now that students are embarking on their third week at Western, it is time that students, faculty and staff think about what role they play in relation to the university as a whole. Often times people see a university, in this case Western Carolina, as just a place where they […]
American Pie Gang Reunites For Funnier Sequel
#8220;And this one time, at band ca…” is what Jim started to say before he caught himself in the recently released “American Pie 2”. And of course, everyone laughed because Jim borrowed a phrase from America’s most famous band chick. All of the gang has returned for that rarity in […]
Cross Country Squads Sweep WCU/Papa’s Invitational
Western Carolina men’s and women’s cross country squads took first place in the WCU/Papa’s Invitational Saturday morning. The men’s squad edged out Cumberland College of Kentucky 26-29 while the women’s team beat out South Carolina 39-46. On the men’s side, sophomore Caleb Bailey came home first in the 8k competition […]
Lady Catamounts Jump Out to Historic Start
The Western Carolina volleyball squad outlasted East Tennessee State last night for their fourth straight win to open up the season, a mark that has not been matched since 1990. The Lady Cats (4-0, 1-0) topped Southern Conference foe ETSU in a five-set roller coaster. WCU prevailed 31-29, 30-19, 25-30, […]
Lady Catamounts Kick Off Campaign With Two Wins
WCU’s women’s soccer team got off to a fast start this weekend, opening the season with two home victories and making their bid to make last year’s impressive run look like a Lady Cat tradition. Monday afternoon saw the Catamounts top Charleston Southern University on Charles W. Schrader Field 3-0. […]
Cats Take Out MHC in Season Opener
Western Carolina defenders forced three turnovers inside their own 10-yard line and Donnie Bryant rushed for over 100 yards and two touchdowns as the Catamounts defeated Mars Hill College 15-6 Thursday night. Despite the score, Western dominated most of the game, outgaining the Lions 328-161 in total yardage, including a […]
McAbee Responds to Parking Problems
An open letter to commuting students: First, let me say that I appreciate your patience as we deal with a difficult parking situation on campus this fall. You, the commuting students, will be most affected by the loss of parking spaces as we move forward with construction, renovation and traffic […]