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ASUW Update: legislation to dissolve constitution committee, funding for Branding Iron advertising

Andrew Server7 years ago08 mins

ASUW legislation to dissolve Constitution Committee stalled ASUW is currently considering legislation that would effectively dissolve its Constitution Committee. The legislation, Senate Bill 2573, has been tabled in Steering Committee. It is being sponsored by President Wetzel, Vice President Welsh, Senators Defebaugh, Cloud and Rubino and Executive Bergman. According to the language in Senate Bill…

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Amanda Poppe is the new Study Abroad Advisor for the University. Due to high demand, the department is making changes and is begining to expand.

Study abroad becomes education abroad

Mariya Amrayeva7 years ago7 years ago06 mins

This academic year the Study Abroad office has undergone a few changes that are expected to increase the involvement of the University of Wyoming in the global community and international education. The name of the office was changed from Study Abroad to Education Abroad. Also, it became a part of the Global Engagement Office, together…

UW clinic seeks to increase literacy

Katy Grogan7 years ago7 years ago05 mins

Every day that goes by people of society read something. On the highway, they may pass a billboard, advertising the latest gadget. At the University of Wyoming Literacy Research Center and Clinic (LRCC), located on the first floor of the Education Annex, this idea of literacy being vital to making a more productive society surges…

Police bust UW fraternity, 21 MIPs issued

Andrew Server7 years ago7 years ago03 mins

On Sunday, Oct. 1, campus police officers responded to a noise complaint at the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house. Chief of UW Police Department, Mike Samp, said that four arrests were made and 22 individuals were cited for various reasons, including Underage Consumption of Alcohol (UACA). “Officers responded to 1512 Sorority Row…

(Photo courtesy of Derik Buescher) Members of the Chi Alpha retreat gather together for a group photo.

Students retreat with Chi Alpha

Annaleise Johansen7 years ago05 mins

The weekend of Oct. 6-8, one of the University of Wyoming’s campus ministries Chi Alpha held their first retreat for its members and friends at Table of the Wilderness in Centennial, Wyoming. The new annual camp is intended to invite those who aren’t familiar with the campus ministry to join together with members for a…

(Photo by Jack de Morgan) Tiffany Comer Cook, Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center representative, presents an argument for making UW's campus smoke-free.

Campus-wide smoking ban reconsidered

Luke Tilley7 years ago03 mins

Smoking areas across the University of Wyoming campus may soon be no more. Proposals for a smoke-free campus, which almost took effect several years ago, might be revived in the near future. Surveys conducted in the state of Wyoming indicate that 97 percent of Wyoming adults view second-hand smoke as dangerous. “We have people dying…

Tips to avoid scam artists

Muhammad Saqib7 years ago05 mins

Ever heard the scam, “Missed Jury duty, pay a fine and it will all just go away?” Scammers are getting more and more cultivated in bringing up new ideas in an attempt to steal consumer money. ”Scams like these are usually targeted around small towns,” attorney general’s spokesperson said. In this particular case, “Lieutenant William”…

Photo of the incoming Freshman class of 2017.

UW admissions on the rise

Peyton Miller7 years ago7 years ago04 mins

The University of Wyoming has seen increased enrollments and admissions this past year. There are many thoughts and ideas as to why there has been a rise in enrollment between the semesters. “I’ve noticed an increase in recruiting efforts more so than in past years. We’ve done many more calling campaigns to inform students about…

UW assistant professor trial delayed

Andrew Server7 years ago7 years ago02 mins

The U.S. District Court in Cheyenne has delayed the trial of UW Assistant Professor Jian Cai. The trial was originally scheduled for Monday, Oct. 2. Cai is pleading not guilty to being accused of possessing child pornography. An affidavit of probable cause says that Cai possessed hundreds of files of child pornography on two devices:…

UW, Laramie propose changes to 15th Street

Rob Bryans7 years ago7 years ago05 mins

The City of Laramie and University of Wyoming began public meetings and comment sessions the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 3, to resolve what is to be done to “unify” the campus or create a safer and stronger continuity between campus east of 15th Street and campus west of 15th street. “There is absolutely no way…

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Families boarding plane

Updates made to Cowboy Parents Emergency Fund

Annaleise Johansen7 years ago7 years ago04 mins

The Cowboy Parents Emergency Fund endowment has recently been updated. The endowment is joined together between the ASUW President Ben Wetzel, Cowboy Parent’s Council and Vice President of student affairs Sean Blackburn. The endowment has been around since 2002, but has been rewritten to make it easier for the group of three to figure out…

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“Home Free” a cappella live in Laramie

Mariya Amrayeva7 years ago03 mins

This Oct. 5 Wyomingites have a chance to view “Home Free,” a country band, live in concert at the Gryphon Theater. “Home Free” is an American band, which won the fourth season of “The Sing-Off” show on NBC in 2013. They are an A cappella group of five performers who travel across the country with…