As Wyoming’s historic cash cow, mineral wealth, continues to lose market value, Wyoming’s larger entities, both public and private, are investing in innovation and ways to keep our human resources in Wyoming. “Currently we’re only employing about 30 percent of our college engineering graduates in state,” University of Wyoming Dean of Engineering Michael Pishko said….
Abbey Williams awilli63@uwyo.edu Becoming a U.S. citizen is a process full of applications, tests and paperwork, but can be rewarding, as well as a sigh of relief. Laramie residents Julia Stetler and Dr. Mirolov Tomschik completed their process to become U.S. citizens Monday afternoon along with five other candidates at Central High School in Cheyenne,…
Avery Kerman akerman@uwyo.edu This week is UW’s Body Image Awareness Week, and it is geared toward teaching students how to love and appreciate their bodies. Many college students have experienced some sort of dissatisfaction with their body, Lauren Smolar, director of helpline services for the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), said. “Around this age developing…
Jenny Weiss Jweiss6@uwyo.edu Tourism season is around the corner as Wyoming Office of Tourism releases a new advertising campaign, “That’s WY,” today to drive visitors and revenue to the state. Wyoming Office of Tourism Executive Director Diane Shober said the target audience of “That’s WY” includes anyone who enjoys adventure on a variety of levels…
Fabian Grund fgrund@uwyo.edu In most developed countries it is legal to buy alcoholic beverages at the age of 18. Only in Iceland, Japan, South Korea and the land of the free, the United States, the legal drinking age is over 18. Furthermore, the US has the highest legal drinking age with 21. European countries like…
John Luke Fabian Jfabian1@uwyo.edu Twitter: @HouseFabian Sometimes the other guys are just a better team. The Wyoming Cowboys lost to the San Diego State Aztecs by a margin of 12 for the second time this season, this time falling 73-61. The size and athleticism of SDSU overwhelmed the Pokes throughout the game, and that was…
Josh Barta jbarta@uwyo.edu The Albany County District Court filled with people on Monday to witness the sentencing of former County Attorney Richard Bohling. Bohling was sentenced to 2-4 years in prison by the District Court, followed by $45,000 in fines and more than $3,000 in restitution for five criminal charges related to the misuse of…
Monika Leininger mleinin1@uwyo.edu Whether you’re waiting for the bus, walking to class, or sitting at a traffic light, after visiting the “Slow Down” exhibit you are likely to notice the small, playful objects in life. The University of Wyoming will be hosting an art exhibit by Cody Anderson, senior art student, which will be featured…
Anthony Rodd arodd@uwyo.edu The 2016 Wyoming Legislature is in its third week of session discussing an array of bills, focusing less now on appropriations and more on public policy. One bill that legislatures are deliberating is Senate File 50, which would extend current statutes dealing with sexual contact between teachers and students from ages 17…
Brett Maciech bmaciech@uwyo.edu Peabody Energy, the world’s largest private-sector coal company, may be in violation of mining regulations in Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. The accusation comes from WildEarth Guardians and they alleged that Peabody is mining without utilizing proper reclamation bonding, which is the process of restoring mined land to a reusable state. In…
Breann Lujan-Halcon blujanha@uwyo.edu Cowgirls basketball came within striking distance of snapping the 24-1 CSU Rams’ winning streak but were unable to seal the deal, falling 62-57. “It was a highly entertaining game today from a fan, coach and player perspective. Really proud of the effort that the team stepped up with tonight,” Cowgirls head coach…
Avery Kerman akerman@uwyo.edu The 2016 Poker Run held this past weekend consisted of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, live music and prizes. This Poker Run was on Feb. 20 at the Barber Lake campground in Medicine Bow National Forest and Centennial. The day started with participants paying $10, which covered one poker hand, as well as a…
