Thomas Garvie tgarvie@uwyo.edu This past Thursday the United States House of Representatives concluded one of the most surprising and at some points erratic proceedings in recent memory by electing a new Speaker of the House. Before we discuss the new Speaker and the impact of this move, it is important to give you an idea…
Monika Leininger mleinin1@uwyo.edu On a crisp October night just three days before Halloween, two paranormal investigators and a gathering of curious students joined forces in the basement of the Wyoming Union. The evening was dedicated to individuals getting the chance to enquire, listen and interact with the other realm of existence. It isn’t just…
Matthew Fabian Mfabian1@uwyo.edu This time last year, I was hopelessly addicted to chewing tobacco. That might even be an understatement. When I woke up in the morning, my first thought was to throw in a chaw. During classes, I continually wondered when my next dip would be. I wasted unbelievable amounts of money on the…
Kendyll Ferrall Kferral1@uwyo.edu Playing collegiate golf was never Gabrielle Gibson’s plan. The Temecula, California native only saw golf as a leisurely activity enjoyed by her father, and basically fathers everywhere, but she never imagined an 18-hole future. That is, until she failed to make the varsity soccer team her freshman year of high school. “I…
Kip DeCastro kdecastr@uwyo.edu October’s CREG report predicts $159.7 million economic shortfall, which could affect tuition, raises and more at the University of Wyoming. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group report paints a bleak picture of the state’s financial situation, stating the current biennium (July 1st 2015 to June 30th 2016) should expect a shortfall of $159.7…
Alexx Sanchez asanch16@uwyo.edu The High Plains American Indian Research Institute (HPAIRI) is working toward launching a new research institute in the Wind River reservation area to enhance university and reservation relations. “We’re launching a new research institute. Part of what we hope to do is basically be a conduit to facilitate research relationships between the…
Alec Schaffer aschaff3@uwyo.edu University of Wyoming’s President, Richard McGinity met with the Laramie City council Tuesday evening, regarding updates with the development of the new engineering building. “We’re here to talk to you about a very exciting project, it involves a new engineering building” University of Wyoming President McGinity said. The New Engineering building is…
Senuri Hettigoda shettigo@uwyo.edu ASUW’s senate resolution 2477, concerning a ban on e-cigarrettes on public university space, met with criticism and concern from both students and the community at large. Amanda Pittman, a member of the Laramie community who runs a vapor shop downtown, spoke to the senate regarding the resolution. “In the resolution 2477…
Carter Henman chenman@uwyo.edu The Fencing Club hosted a fencing tournament on the University of Wyoming campus on Sunday, which members are calling a great success. “This was the biggest tournament in the history of the University of Wyoming,” Amanda Markus, sophomore and secretary of UW’s Fencing Club, said. “We had 34 registered fencers, which was…
Monika Leininger Mleinin1@uwyo.edu A large population of turkey vultures have made home in the trees by Old Main on the UW campus, and their presence has ruffled some feathers in the community. During the late spring and summer the birds tend to inhabit the southeast corner of campus. “They’re native to the area,” UW graduate…
Monika Leininger mleinin1@uwyo.edu Bees are cute, fuzzy, hungry little creatures that only have intention to go from flower to flower looking for delicious pollen to eat. Despite the bee’s valuable objectives, they are trivial in comparison to their vicious, violent and brutal insect counterparts, the wasp. The most common wasps are paper wasps, hornets and…
Monika Leininger Mleinin1@uwyo.edu Moths have a gotten a bad reputation. When I say moth, you are most likely visualizing a dull and drab colored insect that is stupid and an evil imposter of the butterfly. Here’s something you didn’t know: Moths are actually one of the most diverse and successful of species in the entire…
