Matthew Fabian Mfabian1@uwyo.edu The Wyoming Cowboys allowed their highest point total of the season against the Mountain West Champion favorite Aggies in Logan. The Cowboys remained within 10 points of the Aggies up until 34 seconds left in the first half when the floodgates officially opened on the Cowboys. The Aggies scored 13 unanswered points…
Brett Maciech bmaciech@uwyo.edu Despite the recent state-hiring freeze, a position is being created for a UW sexual assault investigator. A vacancy in the university staff is being filled with the sex assault investigator position, as Dean of Students Sean Blackburn has been responsible for the duties until now, he said. Because the job is being…
Michael Rotellini mrotell1@uwyo.edu Sigma Phi Epsilon or more commonly referred to on campus, as SigEp is a fraternity on campus that signifies the principles of virtue, diligence and brotherly love. The Wyoming Alpha chapter of SigEp was first established on campus in 1943 but then disbanded in 1963. SigEp chartered again in 1995 and just…
Jeremy Rowley Jrowley1@uwyo.edu When we finally graduate and the weight of real world comes crashing down onto us, all we will be left with is a diploma and the clothes on our back. So, why should those clothes be nothing but Wal-Mart graphic tees and Pokes merchandise? Clothing, for better or worse, is a strong…
Thomas Lipitz tlipitz@uwyo.edu This week marked the start of advising week for the spring semester at UW. As per usual, honors students have the first opportunity at assembling and registering their schedule for the spring. “I believe it is super nice and convenient to be able to choose what classes I need first and especially…
Paige Backman pbackman@uwyo.edu Central Wyoming College Equine lifted a quarantine of two of its horses after treating them for Vesticular Stomatitis Virus (VSV), which is a concerning virus to UW equine owners. Symptoms of the virus include sores around the horse’s mouth and hairline of the hooves, abnormal slobbering, fever and unwillingness to move….
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…
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…
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…
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…
