October 27: Follow-up on suspicious odor, Central Residence Hall – Further investigation of a suspicious odor call in Central Hall that resulted with a male student being arrested for possession with intent to sell and deliver (PWISD) and underage possession of alcohol. November 15: Pedestrian struck by a vehicle – […]
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WCU diagnosed with ‘2020 Vision’
As the campus of Western Carolina University increases its student body, changes are needed to accommodate the growth. Residence halls, dining option, class spaces, offices for professors and parking are needed, but the signature beauty of the WCU campus should be maintained. With such a large need of change for […]
On the Air: Day Daily with Melissa Day
Listening to classic rock may not be everyone’s forte, but Power 90.5 not only plays music but also has the Day Daily hosted by Melissa Day. She discusses events that are happening around campus, along with the songs that play on the radio channel. Her pastor from the church City […]
Panthers can’t match the basketball Catamounts, 74-61
On Saturday afternoon the Western Carolina University Women’s Basketball defeated the Georgia State University Panthers, 74-61. WCU was coming off their first win of the season when they defeated UNC-Asheville on Wednesday evening. The win against UNC-Asheville fired up the team and propelled the Lady Catamounts into victory against the […]
Walk into the WaLC
Western Carolina University offers many services to its students. One of the most well-known is the Writing and Learning Commons. Chesney Reich, director, explained that all students from every major can find the assistance they need to succeed in their classes. “We offer a number of different services, and we […]
Citizen Spotlight: Mike and Lisa Potts
Nestled in the quaint town of Dillsboro, there is a cozy white house that is open nearly every day of the year, which celebrates one of the most iconic seasons of the year. Since 1969, Nancy Tut’s Christmas Shop is the perfect place to find just about any ornament anyone […]
Makeover for Student Media Bylaws
The times, they are changing. The student media organizations of Western Carolina University could see alterations in how they operate. Jeffery Hughes, director of the A.K. Hinds university center, has helped members of the Student Media Board to craft a new set of bylaws. The changes in the bylaws are […]
Updated: WCU Strip Mall catches fire, cause unknown
On Nov. 21, at around 9:23 a.m., the faculty, staff and students of Western Carolina University were informed, through an email from My Cat, of a “possible working fire” at the strip mall on Centennial Dr. The strip mall is home to Subway, Rolling Stone Burrito, Mad Batter and Bob’s […]
Audience dies laughing during ‘Zombies on Campus!’
The world premiere of “Zombies on Campus! A Slaughterpocalypse!,” a comedic play written and directed by Western Carolina University professor D.V. Caitlyn, definitely met its description as a “comedy to die for.” The 90-minute performance’s opening night was performed by the WCU School of Stage and Screen at the John […]
Catamounts defeat Bulldogs, start season 2-0
On Monday, November 11, Western Carolina University took on the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Fans packed into the Ramsey Center on Veterans Day to cheer on the Catamounts against the Bulldogs. With the win, the Catamounts have built a 2-game winning streak before their 6-game road trip. Many […]
