She walks into class, and the students sit back and think, “What will she do today? Will she be dressed up like a clown? Will she play a song? Will she bring in a pet rabbit? How will she surprise us?” Dr. Cruz is an assistant professor in the history […]
Cherokee lessons
Why can’t people stick around on the weekend?
It is the weekend. You walk out of your dorm, and what do you see? Empty parking lots. Everywhere you look, empty parking lots! I have to stop and ask. What is the deal? Why has Western Carolina become a “Suitcase Campus”? School is supposed to be the time of […]
“The Holiday” is a solid movie for both guys and girls
(3.5 out of 5 stars) If you are looking for that movie to take your girlfriend to on Valentine’s Day then look no further than “The Holiday.” “The Holiday” is a chick-flick movie that even guys can stand and it’s due in no small part to quality acting. “The Holiday” […]
Commentary: Random List
There are some things in this world that make me stop and say, “What?” Like why are there no B batteries? Batteries start at A and work their way down to D and further, but B just seemed to drop out of the alphabet at the time. Even though none […]
Lily Allen, Alright, Still (2 ½ out of 5 stars)
British popper Lily Allen, recently signed to major UK recording company Parlophone, is tearing up the charts in her native country, but she is falling short in the States. This 21-year-old is one of the quickest-rising starlets over the pond, and her first album was one of the biggest pop […]
“Internships”
So you’re working on that degree, but you just don’t know how to gain that vitally important experience that employers seem to crave. Well worry no more; WCU has a plethora of internship opportunities just waiting for you. No matter what your major is, there is someone out there that […]
Religion and politics at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University features several clubs and organizations affiliated with politics, and the three most prominent are the College Republicans, the College Democrats, and the Student Government Association. Religion affects each of these groups-whether in a direct manner through the activities they conduct, or in a more indirect manner through […]
Young Cats win two straight in conference play
After five straight losses, the Western Carolina men’s basketball team has bounced back and won two straight in conference play. The Catamounts took on both UNC-Greensboro and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga over the past week and was able to get wins in both games to hopefully turn around […]
Damien Rice, 9
(Three and a half out of five stars) Three months ago, Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice announced himself back in action by releasing 9, his follow-up album to 2002’s O. Simple acoustic intros lead the listener into an album full of highs and lows one might not expect from an artist […]
WCU Football: It’s Time for a Change
Football season for Catamount fans this year has been horrible. After finishing the season 2-9 and going winless in the Southern Conference there is only one logical conclusion to draw from this dreadful mess. It’s time for a change. When I say it’s time for a change, I don’t mean […]
