“Regulation of Surgical Abortions” outcome brings conversation on campus

House Bill 0148 (HB0148) requires licensed physicians to perform chemical and surgical abortions only after an ultrasound. If performed otherwise, the bill has criminal penalties for violations.   There were multiple readings and speeches given from both sides of the argument. However, in the end, Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed HB0148, “Regulation of Surgical Abortions.”  John…

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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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Three Wyoming swimmers killed in crash on U.S. 287 in Colorado

U.S. 287, infamously nicknamed the ‘Highway of Death,’ has claimed three more victims. Thursday afternoon at about 2:46 p.m., three members of the University of Wyoming’s swim and dive team died in a single-vehicle accident along U.S. 287 between Livermore and Virginia Dale, just 10 miles south of the Wyoming border. The victims were 18-year-old…

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