Club sports taking the backseat at UW

Club sports taking the backseat at UW

Aug 31, 2012

With all the attention given to the “big name” athletics around campus, the University’s Club Sports find themselves at a loss both in finances and status. Those recently passing through the Wyoming Union have probably noticed the Men’s Rugby team selling raffle tickets to the students and faculty passing by. The tickets, sold at 10 dollars per ticket,...

UW soccer rides three-match win streak

Coming off a weekend of triumph with a three-game winning streak, the Cowgirl soccer team will return to Laramie to play against Nebraska-Omaha and Eastern Washington this weekend. Wyoming will face the rival Mavericks on Friday at 4 p.m. and then continue to play against the Eagles on Sunday at 1 p.m. “We look forward to returning home and competing against...

College colors, college pride

College colors, college pride

Aug 31, 2012

Gov. Matt Mead has signed an official proclamation declaring August 31st as College Colors Day in Laramie, but “College Colors Day” will extend far beyond our campus. Alumni and Cowboy fans from across the state, around the country and even across the globe will be wearing brown and gold in support of the University of Wyoming today. Towns like...

Dorm room decorating solutions that won’t cramp your lifestyle

When thinking about decorating and saving space in the residence halls, a good rule of thumb is to think vertically, according to an article on the Home and Garden Television website. Using vertical space is a way for students to fit everything they need while still being able to walk and move around comfortably. The residence halls at UW offer loft kits to...

UW crime rates increase, higher than other campuses

The University of Wyoming ranks higher in crime rates than both University of Denver and University of Texas at Austin, according to a report released by the Department of Education. In 2008, there were 41 burglary reports on the University of Wyoming campus, according to the report. The number decreased in 2009 but then increased to 51 in 2010. Burglary reports...