On Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m., the show “That Mancini Magic!” will take place in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. “That Mancini Magic!” showcases the talents of Mac Frampton and The Moon River Orchestra, featuring Cecil Welch. The show consists of two acts for a […]
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Meet your 2012 SGA President and Vice President candidates
The following paragraphs were written by this year’s Student Government Association President and Vice President candidates. They wanted to explain to the student body firsthand what makes them qualified to be elected to their desired position, respectively. Ryan Hermance, Vice President candidate: My name is Ryan Hermance, and I am […]
Cat-Tran reiterates rules and purchaes new signs
Cat-Tran drivers started passing by students because of a reiteration of the rules this week. These regulations, found in University and state policies, are in place for the purposes of safety and timeliness, according to Don Taylor, administrative support associative. Cat-Tran drivers will no longer stop to pick up students […]
Cat-Tran reiterates rules and purchases new signs
Cat-Tran drivers started passing by students because of a reiteration of the rules this week. These regulations, found in University and state policies, are in place for the purposes of safety and timeliness, according to Don Taylor, administrative support associate. Cat-Tran drivers will no longer stop to pick up students […]
Harrill Resident Hall catches fire, none injured
A fire broke out in the basement of Harrill Residence Hall this morning between 8:45 and 9 a.m. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s office, a 911 call reported the fire at 9:03 am. Eight fire trucks arrived on the scene including trucks from Sylva, Cullowhee, Savannah and Balsam fire […]
Harrill Hall catches fire, no one injured
A fire broke out in the basement of Harrill Residence Hall this morning between 8:45 and 9 a.m. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s office, a 911 call reported the fire at 9:03 am. Eight fire trucks arrived on the scene including trucks from Sylva, Cullowhee, Savannah and Balsam fire […]
Former WCU football player victim of fatal shooting
(Note from the Editors: This story was updated at 2:58 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. More updates will follow at the story develops.) Western Carolina University 2011 graduate and former Catamount football defensive lineman Antonitius Aurelius “Buddy” Robinson was the victim of a fatal shooting, according to a post by […]
WCU student Deese remembered at memorial
On Sunday, March 25, the Western Carolina University community lost one of its own in a tragic car wreck on Speedwell Road. Stephanie Deese, a 21-year-old WCU junior and resident of Monroe, passed away after the car she was riding in left the roadway and impacted a tree on a […]
Thursday ends Literary Festival with “The Becky Show,” Ammons and Flynn
The final day of the 10th annual Spring Literary Festival at Western Carolina University had three events take place: “The Becky Show,” Shirlette Ammons and Nick Flynn. Rebecca Hardin-Thrift wrote and starred in her show that explored the idea of being “trash” while growing up in the small town of […]
WCU junior dies in car accident
(Editor’s Note: The following story will be updated as information continues to come in.) A fatal car crash occurred on Speedwell Road near Catamount Peak on Sunday afternoon during Western Carolina University’s baseball game against UNC-Greensboro. Updates pertaining to the accident are listed below. 3/26 – 11:30 a.m. – Trooper […]
