Archives for November 2016

NC Central Eagles prevail over Catamounts

Coming off of a stellar 40 point victory over Hiwassee on Sunday, the Western Carolina Catamounts looked to get the win against an unfamiliar opponent in the North Carolina Central Eagles on Nov. 16. This was only the second meeting between these teams with the first matchup going to WCU on Dec. 5, 2007. WCU […]

“In The Soundless Awe” is raising awareness of PTSD

After years of being haunted by the past, there’s only so much any man can take. Guilt can take its toll. Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents “In the Soundless Awe,” a historical genre play co-written by Jayme McGhan, associate professor and director of the school. The production, part of WCU’s Mainstage […]

Buy arts and gifts this Thursday at the Bardo Arts Center

WCU’s Fine Art Museum will be hosting its annual Handmade Holiday Sale from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17,  at the Bardo Arts Center. Created and organized by museum attendant and artist Dawn Behling, the event is both a fundraiser for the museum and a chance for local artists to get their name and […]

Catamounts pounce Hiwasee Tigers

In front of a crowd of 1,774, Western Carolina University Men’s Basketball Team beat the Hiwassee Tigers by a jaw dropping 40 point deficit on Nov. 30 at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Catamounts decided to show up today to hand Hiwassee its third loss of the season. The final score was 87 to 47. “I […]

Shauna Tucker and her “chamber soul” come to WCU

Singer-songwriter and cellist, Shauna Tucker, is performing at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center  on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tucker coined the phrase “chamber soul” to best describe her music. It is influenced by her jazz and classical roots interwoven with ’80s & ’90s pop music, movie soundtracks and world music. […]

Students honor veterans in candlelight service

President Truman once said, “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” WCU students showed their undying gratitude in a candlelight service where they could personalize a paper bag, fill it with sand, place a candle inside and […]