On Monday, March 24th, certified sex educator, Jay Friedman, visited Western Carolina University to give a lecture on what Friedman refers to as a taboo topic. Friedman earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and his Master’s degree from the University of Vermont. Friedman’s visit to campus was […]
Cherokee lessons
Catamounts show school spirit
Western Carolina University made it to the Sweet Sixteen round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s 6th Fan competition. The competition, hosted and maintained by the NCAA, allowed all schools in the NCAA to enter. Schools were allowed to cast votes on Twitter, Facebook, and voting on the NCAA […]
Mad Batter makes the move to Sylva
Since the fire that swept through Cullowhee on Nov. 21, burning down several of the area restaurants, students and staff alike have been wondering if the restaurants affected would be able to reopen. It seems that this wait is over for the Mad Batter, which is in the […]
Meet Dana Sally, Dean of Library Sciences
Western Carolina University has recently given the position of Dean of Library Sciences to Dana Sally. He has come to the university from the University of West Florida. This is not the only place he has worked. This is not his first job working in the University of North Carolina […]
The pep band does more than blow
If you have ever been to a men’s or women’s basketball game at the Ramsey Center, you probably noticed and felt the vibrant home field atmosphere. Contributing to the home court atmosphere are loud fans, cheerleaders, flashy lighting, the dance team, Paws himself, and the small but rowdy band. Every […]
Alumni Association welcomes new president
On Feb. 22, Western Carolina University’s Alumni Association will officially have gained a new president, Dr. Francis Owl-Smith. The entire staff at Alumni Affairs is excited to welcome her as Alumni president for the two years she will be serving. Marty Ramsey, the Director of Alumni Affairs, explains the mission […]
Lights, camera, action on WCU’s campus
Every year the Film and Television Production program produces two student-made, narrative films. This year the seniors in the FTP program have been working hard to make these two films which, as Blair Hoyle, a producer on the spring thesis says, are two of “the most ambitious films to ever […]
Bird advises on avoiding the “Cullowhee Crud”
Students at Western Carolina University can be seen shuffling around campus with red noses, cold faces and warm winter coats. Many of them are also carrying tissues and cough drops to class. The chilly and wet Western North Carolina weather, along with the season of sickness, has caused an unpleasant […]
Student Showcase: Allison Taylor
From the small town of Mount Airy to the beautiful campus of Western Carolina University, Allison Taylor, has pushed herself through four years, not given up, and has come out at the end soon to have a degree in business management. WCU was the second college she visited when looking […]
Career Services: How to get a job on campus
A lot of people entering college have never had a job before and can be unfamiliar with the process. Fortunately Western Carolina University has many options for students to get a job on campus. Located on the second floor of the One Stop Building, the Office of Career Services seeks […]
