A memorial service for the former UW football head coach was held this Thursday in Laramie. The longtime Wyoming resident and avid Pokes supporter passed away at his home in Pullman, Washington on Sept. 3, with family by his side. Paul had an impressive coaching career, spanning several decades, including a stint in the NFL…
The Wyoming Cowboy football team’s offensive line was named to the Joe Moore Award midseason honor roll this week. The Cowboys were named to the midseason honor roll alongside 23 other FBS programs, including prestigious football programs such as Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oregon. Mountain West opponent Air Force was also named…
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…
Recent developments with the rights of athletes in college sports now allow student athletes at the University of Wyoming can now make money off of their “Name, Image, and Likeness” (NIL).Since this new ruling, many companies have stepped in to advertise and promote through athletic standouts at universities across the nation. 1WYO is a non-profit…
Poke Pride is a series focusing on what it means to represent the state of Wyoming as a student athlete at the University of Wyoming. Whether they are a Wyoming native, or from across the globe, Poke Pride will display what competing in the Brown and Gold means to these Cowboys and Cowgirls. Wyoming is…
The UW Rodeo Team has the end of the season in their sights as the final rodeo weekend approaches. It will be the conclusion to the regular season for many athletes in the Central Rocky Mountain Region. Hosted by the UW Rodeo Team, JCA Companies Laramie River Rendezvous promises to be a three-day event full…
With pickleball becoming an increasingly popular pastime in the U.S., the University of Wyoming recently welcomed the sport to Campus Rec as an intramural sport. Men’s, women’s and co-rec leagues are now offered and open to all skill levels, whether you are familiar with the growing game, or interested in a new activity. Pickleball is…
After a week of relentless snow storms in Mammoth, CA, the University of Wyoming Mens and Womens Nordic Ski teams pulled through with third place and runner-up titles at the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Championships. After persevering through what meteorologists called an “atmospheric river”, the UW Cowgirls barely missed the championship title,…
The University of Wyoming Outdoor Program’s coordinators and employees lead outdoor seasonal rock-climbing trips for students to participate in every semester. Participants of all skill levels are encouraged to join. Rock-climbing trips take place from August through October each fall, and cost anywhere between $13-$15 for individuals who want to participate. All of the trips…
The Outdoor Program hosted a rock climbing competition for all students to participate in on Friday, December 2nd. The program often has fun and hosts special events for students, even ones with no experience at all. The theme of the event was ‘ugly sweater,’ so climbers were nice and cozy as they climbed the rocks…
Rodeo athlete, Raegan Delancey, aspires to become the best person she can be so she can follow her dream of passing on her family’s legacy. Delancey is from a ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming where she grew up riding and raising performance horses with her family. “That’s been a big piece of my life.” Delancey said. …
Laramie native and Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2022, Madelaine McElwee, prepares for the Miss Rodeo America 2023 Pageant with a send-off event. During this event, McElwee gave an exclusive sneak peek of what her wardrobe will look like for the national competition. There were also silent and live auctions to help raise money for McElwee’s trip…
