Comedian Jesse Campbell performed at Illusions on Friday, Mar. 13. It was one of the many events presented as part of Western Carolina’s “Stay At Western Weekend.” Campbell’s carefree, “whatev” brand of comedy had students chuckling from 8pm until 9:30, as she spun stories about everything from ghosts to wild […]
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Western Carolina Women’s Tennis Team Struggles Against Elon, Wofford
Playing on St. Patrick’s Day did not give the Lady Catamounts any luck last week, as the Western Carolina women’s tennis team lost to the Wofford Terriers on Tuesday, Mar. 17, falling 7-0. The Terriers jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead after sweeping all three doubles matches. Sonia Anand […]
A Review of Watchmen
Comic book movies have had a lukewarm reception from American movie audiences. They either love them or hate them and there is no in between. Director Zack Snyder can now have the distinction of making what might be considered the first comic book movie that has received mixed reviews from […]
WCU Football Team Signs 5 Additional Players
Western Carolina head football coach Dennis Wagner announced last week the signing of five additional student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to round out the Catamounts’ incoming class for the fall of 2009. Defensive backs Mike Anderson (Fort Myers, Fla.), Willie Kennedy (Gastonia, N.C.) and Jideofo Okwudiri (Tracy, Calif.), linebacker […]
More Movies To Look Out For
We are rapidly approaching summer and that means that we are rapidly approaching summer movie season. While there will probably be a lot of horrible films to come out this summer there are a few that look like they will be fun and worth seeing. So without further adieu I […]
WCU vs Vanderbilt Pictorial Highlights
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Kathryn Stockett’s The Help – New Author Review
Katherine Stockett’s new book, The Help, deals with racial tension in 1962 Mississippi between a white family and their black maid. The story revolves around the stories of three women. Skeeter, 22, who is daughter to the Mississippi home, her wise and regal maid Aibileen and Aibileen’s sassy friend Minny […]
Pelosi Says Second Stimulus Bill Not In the Cards
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced on Friday, Mar. 13 that a second stimulus bill would not be passed anytime in the near future. Her public statement came after rampant rumors that Democratic policymakers were considering such a proposal. Pelosi had previously stated on Tuesday, Mar. 11 that Congress […]
Swim Class To Be Offered March 30 – April 3
Western Carolina University will offer an opportunity for adults to learn to swim during a weeklong course Monday, Mar. 30, through Friday, Apr. 3, in the Breese Gymnasium pool. The course, to meet daily from 5:40 to 6:40 p.m., is appropriate for adults who want to overcome fear of the […]
Tonight’s Expected Starters
Western Carolina (21-11) Kristen Feemster (F) – Averaging 6.2 points a game this season, 5.3 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.7 blocks, 0.4 steals – Shooting: 50.3% (FG), 57.6% (FT) Brooke Johnson (C) – Averaging 11 points a game this season, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.8 blocks, 0.7 steals – Shooting: 44.1% […]
