As spring approaches, and retreats, and approaches again here in Cullowhee, we know that the season of renewal will eventually have its affect here in this little mountain town. Yes, new flowers, new leaves … new sports editors? Yes, when my compadre Daniel Hooker walks across the stage in a […]
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Diamond Cats Survive Bucs Barrage
Western Carolina captured its fourth straight league series last weekend against East Tennessee State at Hennon Stadium. After stealing the opening game 9-8, the Cats finished off the three-game set with an 8-7 victory on the strength of sophomore Donovan Minero’s bat. WCU (19-19, 12-8) held off a late-inning surge […]
Lady Cats Finish Sixth in Shortened SoCon Championships
The Western Carolina Lady Catamount golf team fell from fifth to sixth on the second-day of the competition, which became the final round of play Tuesday in the Southern Conference Women’s Golf Championship in Boone. Inclement weather at the 6,007-yard Hound Ears Country Club course forced the tourney to be […]
And You Thought it was Good on TV
KNOXVILLE, TN – With the recent acquisition of the Turner-born World Championship Wrestling by the wrestling czar Vincent K. McMahon, Monday nights have taken on a whole new shape. Wrestling enthusiasts now must get their fix on McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation alone. This past Monday night, the WWF made their […]
Aramark Closes for Spring Things on the Lawn
Thursday, April 26, Aramark will shut down both Brown and Dodson cafeterias to serve dinner on the UC lawn in conjunction with Rob Routhieaux’s management 306 class and Spring Things on the Lawn. Spring Things will include a beauty pageant, a male auction, food, and the local band Rufus Grove. […]
SGA Approves 2001-02 Club and Organization Budget
The SGA Senate unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday which detailed the budget for club and organization funding for the 2001-2002 school year. Earlier in the semester, the Senate’s Finance Committee, chaired by Bradley Lovin, accepted applications for funding from all organizations recognized by SGA. These applications included questions about the […]
Budget Conflicts Resolved Before Vote
SGA Senate approved funding for the College Republicans and the Jewish Student Organization (JSO) after a period of conflict between the organizations and the SGA’s Finance Committee. The College Republicans received $249, and JSO received $166. “This is the first year we’ve received a low amount,” said Chris Ertel, a […]
Fuel to Play WCU’s Ramsey Center
In the wave of aggressive pop artists of the past few years, Tennessee-born, Pennsylvania-based quartet Fuel led the way on the radio waves with their single “Shimmer” off of their million-selling album Sunburn. Now, in the face of new offerings by bands like Filter and Creed, Fuel is still near […]
ODDS & ENDSCatamount Clubbing at the Friendly Confines
CHICAGO — Western Carolina University was the last thing on my mind at 10 am on Easter Sunday. It was time to worship in the greatest cathedral on earth—Wrigley Field. In this season of rebirth, the Cubbies are slowly moving the rock that has stood in front of their cave […]
WCU Jazz Ensemble to Perform with Guest Bassist
#8220;I hear music, mighty fine music and anytime I think my world is wrong, I get me out of bed and sing this crazy song,” sings Ella Fitzgerald as she tells us about spring love to the accompaniment of trumpets, bass, and a little piano in her song “I hear […]
