Although most freshmen may not realize it, returning Western Carolina students surely noticed that the old Brown cafeteria has gone under a tremendous makeover. Now called the Cat’s Den, this eating establishment has vastly improved according to many students. Like most of her friends, Erica Jones, a Junior at WCU, […]
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Dodson Got a Face-Lift!
Times have changed and now so has our campus dining. As many of you may know, Dodson has been turned into the new “all you care to eat” cafeteria, and the old Brown cafeteria has turned into The Cat’s Den. The new Dodson isn’t a good option for you if […]
Cultural Arts Offers New Experiences and Opportunities
Most students at Western Carolina University, or any young adult for that matter, would enjoy meeting someone famous. How would it feel to spend a day with one of your favorite authors or to act in a play? What most students don’t realize is that the Lectures, Concerts and Exhibitions […]
Changing the Way Students Drink on Campus
Everyone knows Western is a party school. Honestly, how many of you out there reading this have the “Western Carolina University – out-drinking your school since… uh… we can’t remember…” quote in your AIM profile? Well, this year is going to be a little different for you party-people in the […]
“The old e-mail address is dead. Long live the new e-mail address!
If you’re a student and semi-conscious at any point during the day you’ve likely heard about the changes being made to e-mail services here at Western. Yes, it is true that they are fairly drastic and no, you won’t be able to forward your Western e-mail to another account anymore, […]
What’s New at TV62
Over the past few years TV62 has experienced a plethora of changes and improvements with their programming and formats. This year there will be new shows, new formats and the chance for all students to get involved. To begin, there are some old shows returning but with a new look […]
The New Communication Department
As of this semester the Communication Department at WCU is in the midst of major changes. No longer is the major under the College of Fine and Performing Arts along with motion picture, but has found a new home under the College of Arts and Science. This change, while still […]
Commentary: Godard will be missed
Tragedy has struck the Catamount athletic family as former football player Xavier Godard passed away Wednesday evening in a drowning accident at Cedar Cliff Lakes in Jackson County. I was lucky enough to have shared one class with Godard during my previous three years at Western, when we were both […]
Chill Out, Cullowhee
Summer months – some people get excited about outdoor cookouts and summer sports and some dread the instant sunburn and constant sweating that comes with all the fun. So, as drinking more water is a given, how do we beat the heat? First, it’s probably best for you to get […]
Will the Construction Ever End?
Sick of all the campus construction? Well, sit back because students are about to see much more of it. For those of you who are bored with the construction that has plagued Stillwell building for the past few years, rest assured, the Stillwell construction should be completed this fall. Frustrated […]
