Feb 1, 2013

      UW Idol Open Call 9 p.m. Friday at Union Ballroom This is an open call for all University of Wyoming singers. Students interested in auditioning must sign up at the Campus Activities Center in the lower level of the Union. The first 100 to sign up are guaranteed a spot. 30 second time slots are allotted for each performer and they must sing...

Feb 1, 2013

The Wyoming House of Representatives voted down a bill that would have allowed domestic partnerships for same-sex couples on Wednesday. The bill, which was the first of its kind to reach the Wyoming House in at least 10 years, was voted down by a vote of 35-24, the Associated Press reported. Some opponents said that it would have brought about negative...

Feb 1, 2013

In an effort to prepare for state budget cuts that will be enacted on July 1, the University of Wyoming has removed 42 non-academic staff positions and plans to open 12 faculty positions. UW aims to make staff reductions over a period of two years. They have started before Gov. Matt Mead and the Wyoming State Legislature make their final decisions on UW’s...

Feb 1, 2013

Disabled athletes come across many difficulties when trying to compete at a collegiate level. Most colleges and universities offer few programs to such athletes. However, some schools around the nation do provide intramural programs that include activities such as wheelchair basketball, track racing, tennis, golf, and others. UW does not provide intramural...

Feb 1, 2013

As everyone gathers around the TV this weekend to celebrate Super Bowl XLVII by eating, drinking and spending time with friends and family, everyone wonders one thing: who will be this year’s Super Bowl Champions? The Ravens or the 49ers? “I think the 49ers have the Super Bowl in their pocket,” engineering student Chris Nowland said. “They not only...