The #2 ranked Wyoming Cowboys ended Boise State’s reign atop the Mountain West Conference, defeating the Broncos 72-65 in Arena Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 3. Arena Auditorium was packed yet again with Cowboy fans, starting in the student section going all the way to the nosebleed seats. “All these games come down to the last…
According to the national sleep foundation, college students need around seven to ten hours of sleep each night but over half get less than seven hours. While it may be difficult to get a full eight hours of sleep, it improves cognitive ability, mood and general wellbeing. Psychology major Perlene Keller says that while she…
Jan. 27 through Feb. 7, four finalists for the Vice President for Research and Economic Development visited and presented on campus. The elected Vice President will work within the Office of Research and Economic Development whose mission is “To provide swift, accurate and expert service to enhance the research missions of individuals and various units…
As a resident of the dorms, I pay for a residential parking pass. That’s roughly $170 for two semesters, a price which changes every year. However, I rarely use my parking pass. While there is a residential “R” permit lot near my building, I can usually find better parking on Ivinson Ave. There are much…
John Houghton from the Universities Office of Student Success and Graduation presented the details of the new orientation program, titled “Saddle Up”, that will begin next school year. Kevin Carman, the University’s Provost, presented the idea of the program to the university, and it has been spearheaded by Nycole Courtney according to Houghton. The University…
Throughout the next year, UW Libraries, along with non-profit organization Ithaka S+R and other academic libraries, will participate in a study to assess streaming media usage on campus. Some streaming services that UW currently uses include Films on Demand, Kanopy, and even a classical music library. One challenge COE Library faces in obtaining streaming media…
Events at the Union, like Union After Dark, create opportunities for food waste according to some. “Food waste is always an issue, no matter what side of the industry you’re on,” Andrew Frederick, UW Catering Manager, said. Catering works directly alongside 7220 Entertainment and other Student Organizations to provide food for events. “We charge per…
Monday night saw another game earn its place in the Border Wars history books with the Wyoming Cowboys beating the Colorado State Rams 84-78 in overtime. 7,539 people came to watch the age-old rivals meet on-court, the highest attendance since the Jan. 30, 2016 game, also against Colorado State. The event was ‘white-out’ themed, meaning…
The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team secured a victory over Nevada on Saturday, Jan. 29 with a final score of 62-53. The game was a physical one for the Pokes, scoring 42 of their points in the paint and from the free throw line. The Cowgirls shot 11 for 18 from the foul line. Head coach…
Two new exhibitions have been installed in the University of Wyoming Art Museum. While one focuses on systemic racism, consumerism, and environmental degradation, the other focuses on specific classes being taught this spring. Four new installations in the Pat Guthrie Special Exhibitions Teaching Gallery have been installed. Each installation complements one of three different types…
A UW-published documentary highlights the deadly obstacles in migratory paths across Wyoming and what is being done to combat these obstacles. The Wyoming Migratory Initiative (WMI) at the university released the documentary “Barriers” giving viewers insights into the dangerous routes ungulates must take when moving between summer and winter ranges. “We were established in 2012…
Managing stress and anxiety is a common problem among college students, but improving self-care can help mitigate the negative impacts of these issues. Lena Newlin, Assistant Director of the Wellness Center, defines self-care as any habit that serves to better the mental and physical self. “Self-care is about listening to what your body, mind, and…
