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MESSAGE 1: Welcome Class of 2017!
Welcome to Western Carolina!
Congratulations! You are officially a Catamount! Your first
year here at Western is sure to be exciting and challenging!
This week you will have Convocation! This week you will get
your Cat Card, room key, Mail Key, books, and class picture!!
Remember you are never alone at Western! Whether you’re
trying to make new friends or need help with your classes,
there are plenty of resources you can use to help you!
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Freshman Move in Fall 2012
TIPS TO SURVIVE YOUR FIRST WEEK!
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Check your Cat Card AS SOON as you get it! From personal
experiences, and others witnessed, some of the cat cards
given may not work! If it doesn’t take it to ONESTOP!
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GET YOUR BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! The earlier the
better. No matter what time you go, there will be a line, but
it’s better to go early.
It would also be wise to walk to all of your classes so you
know exactly where the room is before classes start. That way
you won’t be late for getting lost.
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When trying to make friends, don’t be afraid! More than half
of the freshman class (and transfers) are worried about their
social lives and making friends too! If you step up and step
out, you will more than likely find a new friend!
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Make sure you check out Valley BallyHoo! This is a huge
event on campus that will allow every student from the
university to check out the clubs, organizations, and
community merchants!
Traditional Freshman Run Fall 2012
Valley Ballyhoo Fall 2012
MESSAGE 2: THE WEEKLY REVIEW!
Weekly reviews by your first-year peers of local restaurants, shops, places to go and more! So check it out
each week to see new reviews to help you choose! ENJOY!
Simply T’s
by: Michaella Neal
As a freshman, no as a college student period, we all know things can get a little costly. You have classes to pay
for, books, laundry, groceries, and a lot of other necessities on your list. You desire to do fun stuff, but you know
it will take a big chunk out of your account. And to top it all off, you don’t have a car on campus. How could
things get any worse? Oh, I know. You want to show a little bit of school spirit, so you go to the school store to
find a shirt, but when you get there the prices are ridiculous.
So you sit there bewildered, confused, and broke. You don’t know where to go find good, sturdy college wear
for a reasonable discounted college price anymore. Well ladies and gentlemen I’m here to tell you what I’ve
discovered, not too far off campus by the way, is going to help you out tremendously. A little store less than ten
minutes away from all freshman residential halls, which is not too expensive, and which is surrounded by a ton
of other little inexpensive stores that could also be calling your name.
Simply T’s is a small local store located literally across the street from western’s campus. The location is so
convenient that you could walk right over there and grab you a nice Western Carolina shirt. The store is open
every day of the week from 10 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the afternoon so get there quick. The shirt
prices range from three dollars and up.
This store is small but fully equipped with any Western gear
you need. They sell stuff like: T-Shirts, Tank tops, shorts,
sweatpants, polo’s, jackets, baseball caps, license plates,
lanyards, and even customized sorority and fraternity gear!
The store may seem overwhelming at first but that is just
because it has everything you may possibly need! Simply T’s is
also very inexpensive everything is affordable. It has such a
variety of Western designs and if you are a student here at
Western Carolina University they will sell the items TAX FREE,
you heard me
correctly, TAX
FREE!
So if I had to pick a place to buy all of my Western paraphernalia
I’d pick Simply T’s the close, inexpensive store that would give
you more “bang for your buck.” Visit other local community
stores, their prices are lowered as well. They also know the
struggle that college students face.
If you are curious to read more reviews, visit the wiki: http://roma.wcu.edu/groups/getlocal/
MESSAGE 3: Announcements!
Check Out this Week’s Events!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!
*** For More Events this week visit, http://www.wcu.edu/11570.asp ***
Want to be in an issue of the Message Board?
A new section called “CUB’s Corner” IS NOW OPEN! This section is all about YOU!
Show off your creativity! We need new cubs to submit their own creative works such as an original poem, video,
drawing/ comic strip, short story, almost anything!
There will also be a lucky cub featured in one week’s issue for getting involved on campus. Whether it’s through
volunteer work, club/organization, or an event on campus! Simply send in a picture or short video and a short
description of yourself and what you’re doing to stay involved on campus!
Need advice? Cub’s Corner will also feature an Ask Mitten’s column!
All submission types are to be sent to cubsaskmittens@yahoo.com! When submitting, please state in the subject
line of the email what you are submitting for. For example, “creative work”, “involvement”, or “ask mittens”
Thank You!
Discover College
Adapt to new environments and responsibilities - discover and use the resources available to you!
Be Involved
Identify and act upon your role and responsibility as an engaged citizen - be an active participant in your learning
experiences!
Connect the Dots
Connect your personal interests and abilities, academics, and co-curricular activities as you make sense of the
world.
Think First
Identify complex issues or problems – evaluate your options to make an informed decision - reflect on the
implications of your choice.
Exchange Ideas
Communicate appropriately and respectfully in a variety of formats and contexts.
Calibrate Your Compass
Examine your values and goals - take responsibility for your own learning and development - act with integrity.