House Bill 0148 (HB0148) requires licensed physicians to perform chemical and surgical abortions only after an ultrasound. If performed otherwise, the bill has criminal penalties for violations. There were multiple readings and speeches given from both sides of the argument. However, in the end, Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed HB0148, “Regulation of Surgical Abortions.” John…
The Chinese New Year celebration holds much historical, cultural, and symbolic importance in the Chinese tradition. Also known as a Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, this annual event marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. This cultural demonstration is not confined to the streets of major metropolitan…
Esports has gained high popularity as a competitive activity and has been recognized for its appeal and benefits and as a club sport at the University of Wyoming (UW) campus. The club brings the teams into competitive games and hosts gaming competitions as well. Their club has a competitive aspect, but as a whole, it…
Construction crews at the UW are rallying to create the new dormitories and dining center to bring together a tighter community on campus. By situating living accommodations nearer to campus, students are gaining enhanced accessibility to facilities. As of right now, the first-year student housing is located in White, Downey, Mcintyre and Orr Halls, providing…
Finals bring out expectations and competition to students on campus. With exams and projects approaching it can create a lack of balance on campus, with students rushing and trying to study in order to maintain other aspects of their lives. UW offers a week of wellness and distress events to help decompress students anxiety with…
The University of Wyoming (UW) Staff Senate was established in 1977 and stands to represent all UW staff employees. The Staff Senate meets on the first Wednesday of each month and works together with administration, faculty, students and trustees for the betterment of the campus. The most recent news in the Staff Senate is that…
“In our world of 7 billion, 1+ billion suffer from hunger, while 2 billion suffer from obesity and other health issues,” Noah Riffee, program assistant and student on campus. Onigiri is a popular Japanese food consisting of a compressed rice ball with seasoning wrapped in nori. Onigiri Action is an international event led by a…
The University of Wyoming Museum welcomed Artistic Director of Native Youth theater company, Red Eagle Soaring, Tara Moses. For the museum’s 50th anniversary show, the university opened a new theme of, The New West. Their goal is to refrain from new ideas and show traditional narratives to highlight the indigenous voices. Moses, a Muskogee citizen,…
The Young Women of America club recently opened up at the University of Wyoming and has started with a small, now-growing group of women on campus. “This club has so much potential to help get women into politics and give them that voice. Speaking up is scary, but this is something that we need to…
In accordance with the Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) lawsuit, Gene C. Schaerr and May Mailman appear as the new attorneys for Jaylyn Westenbroek, Hannah Holtmeier, Allison Coghan, Grace Choate, Madeline Ramar, and Megan Kosar each individually and derivatively on behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority girls. May Mailman, who graduated with a law degree from…
A safe place is normally a group of people you know that brings you comfort and ease. The People’s Supper is an invitation to a ‘Brave Space.’ Their mission is to bridge the divide that they have been seeing on campus. This event, on Oct. 25, 2023 is through the Service Leadership Community Engagement (SLCE)…
Lacrosse has been called the fastest game on two feet. The Wyoming women’s lacrosse club is a member of U.S. Lacrosse and participates in the Women’s Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League, division two, playing in eastern conferences. The goal of this team serves to provide a meaningful, competitive lacrosse experience for those who have come to…
