Fresh on the table

Most college campuses offer pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and don’t forget the “all-you-can-eat” cafeteria options complete with soda, desserts, and ice cream. Lack of variety, freshness, and healthy choices at meal times for on and off campus options is a concern of college kids. One way you can ensure a healthy lifestyle is by eating local […]

Not just another student

Resident Assistant, orientation student leader, and station manager of TV 62 are just three titles senior Jarrett Frazier has held during his time at Western.     Completing his fourth year at Western, Frazier believes all the organizations, groups, and events he has taken part in have enhanced his college experience.

Future Cats

WCU opened its doors to future Catamounts at open house Saturday morning. Students were able to explore the campus, their future majors, and student life. Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Dr. Sam Miller, welcomed students to start of their trip to WCU. “I’ve been waiting for this weekend for a month,” says Drew Thomas, a […]

Big stars visit this “Small Town U.S.A.”

Justin Moore, Thompson Square, and The Buchanan Boys rocked The Ramsey Center at WCU on Thursday night.  College kids and locals packed the arena as they sang and swayed to the country and southern rock music. Justin Moore got the crowd going with his well-known songs Bait a Hook, Small town U.S.A., and If Heaven […]

The biggest fan

  He’s got purple hair, attends all the WCU sporting events, and is always wanted for photos.  Who else might this cool cat be but the one and only Paws. Paws never leaves home without his Catamount Pride.  Join him in supporting our Catamount sports teams during the remainder of the year.  For more information […]

Parade your Purple Pride

There was a chill in the air just before sunset as the annual WCU Homecoming parade took place Friday evening. The streets of downtown Sylva were lined with students, alumni, and community members, all supporting their Catamounts during WCU’s homecoming celebration. “The parade is like a kick off to homecoming weekend,” says Sally Little, a senior […]