The University of Wyoming (UW) Geological Museum is home to fossils, replicas of dinosaur skeletons and many records of Wyoming’s rich past, but while its displays are long-dead, the museum is alive with activity. The geological museum, in partnership with the Wyoming State Geological Survey, hosted its annual Fossil Fish Festival Saturday, April 20, to…
The third annual Laramie Flavor Festival took place last week in Laramie, showcasing a delightful array of dishes from around the world. More than 20 local restaurants participated in the event, each offering a unique taste of a different country’s culinary tradition. The event was hosted by more than 60 international volunteers representing over 40…
University of Wyoming students wore pink to welcome actor and comedian Daniel Franzese, who plays Damian in the 2004 film “Mean Girls.” On April 19, 2024, Franzese visited the Wyoming Union for an event hosted by 7220 Entertainment. At the event, students were able to watch the original “Mean Girls” movie and listen to commentary…
The Laramie Salamander Migration Initiative has begun its fourth annual salamander watch, wherein volunteers help Western Tiger Salamanders cross the road. On rainy nights in spring, the salamanders emerge from their burrows in backyards and migrate to Labonte park to breed in the pond. During this time, the salamanders must cross 9th Street, which results…
Renowned deaf artist and activist Nancy Rourke visited the University of Wyoming Thursday, April 11 and, in partnership with 7220 Entertainment, hosted a painting workshop for students and other members of the UW and Laramie community. About 20 participants, many of whom were also either deaf and/or speaker’s of ASL, attended the workshop, and were…
The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium held a solar eclipse observation event on Prexy’s Pasture, where dozens of students and members of the community looked at the sun through eclipse glasses that the planetarium provided. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, and even though Wyoming…
One of musical theater’s most well known performances, “Into The Woods” takes viewers on a journey through Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s revolutionary retelling of old fairy tales. It’s now been brought to life in the Buchanan Center’s Thrust Theatre. To the University of Wyoming students in the cast and behind the scenes, putting on…
Feb. 28, 2024, Young Americans for Liberty, a new libertarian student organization on campus, held a drug legalization fair to bring public awareness about perspectives regarding drug legalization. Four students gave out presentations and information throughout the event, including the legalization of marijuana, psychedelics and opioids. “So our organization is focused on trying to do…
The Japanese Conversation Club of the University of Wyoming hosted professional koto, shamisen and shakuhachi players for a Friday evening performance on March 1. Naoko and Kanshin, professionally trained players of the traditional Japanese instruments brought a taste of Japanese culture to the high plains of Laramie with help from fellow performer Ayako Ohara. Before…
The Laramie community gathered together on Thursday, Feb. 22 to celebrate the life of Sabrina Geller, a University of Wyoming student and ROTC cadet who was found deceased near Vedauwoo Recreation Area Feb. 13, at St. Matthews Cathedral. At her funeral, she received military honors and some of the people who knew her in life…
On Saturday Feb. 17, nonprofit organization Family Promise, held their seventh annual fundraising event called BEE-lieve in Change Gala. Nearly every seat was sold out at the Alice Hardie Stevens Center reaching their goal to raise almost $50,000 for Family Promise, an all time record. Chaley Dimoff, the director at Family Promise and of the…
The Chinese New Year celebration holds much historical, cultural, and symbolic importance in the Chinese tradition. Also known as a Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, this annual event marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. This cultural demonstration is not confined to the streets of major metropolitan…
