Feb 14, 2013

Just as the sun peaks over the hills and legal hunting hours commence, a lone coyote answers your call with a howl of his own. The Wyoming plains slowly come to life as the predator comes into view. As he wanders within range, you prepare to claim the first coyote of the competition. Although these hunts are not as glorified as some, many hunters in Wyoming...

Feb 14, 2013

Mollie Dahl, a senior thrower on Wyoming’s track and field team, earned Athlete of the Week based on her athletic and academic performances from the weeks previous. Growing up in Arvada, Colo. and moving to Lander shortly after she graduated high school, Dahl made the decision to pursue the first part of her throwing career at Bethany College. During her time...

Feb 14, 2013

Last week, ASUW passed a bill eliminating the primary elections. ASUW modeled a primary election system similar to the federal government in the past. Usually applicants would campaign for two weeks and then face a primary election. Those who pass through the primary would then move on to the general election. One benefit for having the primary election is more...

Feb 14, 2013

The Associated Students of the University of Wyoming voted Tuesday to adopt ACRES Student Farm as one of its programs. ACRES, or Agricultural Community Resources for Everyday Sustainability, is a recognized student organization on campus but has been separate from ASUW up until this point. However, former ACRES Vice President Sarah Legg says that it functions...

Feb 14, 2013

If you have not heard already, Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will retire from the papacy, making him the first Pope to step down from his office in over 600 years. He announced that he did not have the physical strength to carry out his papal duties after his physicians advised him to cut back on travel and physical activity. So what does the Pope’s...