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Grace Shearrer, an assistant professor in family and consumer sciences, spoke on the behalf of faculty who are also to be affected by the possible defunding of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (William Galloway Photo)

Students speak out against new legislation that threatens diversity programs

*Editor’s Note: Many individuals working for or under or in association with the University of Wyoming did not operate in a work-capacity and instead exercised their right to Freedom of Speech as private citizens. Over 100 individuals joined the public gallery at the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024,…

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Wyoming Young Communist League comments on Riley Gaines

By Louise Larrew and the Wyoming Young Communist League The Wyoming Young Communist League strongly opposes the platforming and defending of transphobic speakers such as Riley Gaines on campus, and we condemn The University of Wyoming’s running defense for rampant transphobia under the guise of “free speech”. Riley Gaines’ visit does not occur within a…

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Veto justification for SB #2898

The Branding Iron received the following letter on Oct. 4, 2023. Any and all emails conducted through the University of Wyoming emailing system are of public record, especially of those who work for our (the students) interest such as the Associated Students of University of Wyoming (ASUW) student government. All of these official emails are…

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Condolences: Dr. Kaitlyn Root

On Friday, Sept. 22, public notice via an email chain to the University of Wyoming Criminal Justice and Sociology programs announced the sudden passing of Dr. Kaitlyn Root. Dr. Kaitlyn Root was a Sociology Assistant Professional Lecturer teaching a variety of classes intersecting the studies of both sociology and criminal Justice, including topics such as:…

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