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Dear Editor, A recent column in The Branding Iron criticizing public education in Wyoming suggested graduates of the College of Education are inferior students who major in education after failing in other disciplines: “[I]f a student can’t cut...
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My article last week entitled “College of Education fails to educate” has created a great deal of controversy. I want to apologize for the offensive tone used in the article. I have received numerous emails from educators across the state. These...
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The old adage “live by the three, die by the three” tends to hold true as a golden rule of college basketball. The Utes (8-10, 1-3 MWC) knocked down 12 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc to establish a big lead early in the first half and ultimately ...
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Students and members of the Laramie community arrived at the Laramie Plains Civic Center early Monday to celebrate MartinLuther King Jr. Day by volunteering to help with the restoration of the building. ...
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It would be great to have Verizon locate a mega data center in Laramie. The community should keep its collective fingers crossed that the communications company will do just that. According to an article titled, “Verizon considers putting mega da...
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The School of Energy Resources hired UW alumna Diana Hulme last week as the new associate director of research. &nbs...
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People huddled close to keep away from the cold, and crowds of students and community members came to listen to one man’s words retold by one woman’s voice. The 10th annual Days of Dialogue march started at 4 p.m. Monday at the Albany Cou...
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To some UW students, the university is the most accessible option for employment in Laramie. Every summer, one of those options is to become an orientation leader for incoming freshmen, transfer students and international students. For those interest...
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Filled to capacity with well over 1,000 people, the Union Ballroom was buzzing with anticipation for Common, a hip hop artist and actor, as he stepped up to the microphone as the keynote speaker for the 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue ...
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Sometimes it just feels like politicians like to do the talk and then walk the moonwalk. In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our governor, Matt Mead, braved the winds of Cheyenne and marched alongside other Wyomingites to eventually give a...
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This week, the Branding Iron sports staff broke down the litany of injuries that the Wyoming basketball team is dealing with. Mike Morris: For the Wyoming Cowboys, losing Afam Muojeke for the MWC season for a second consecutive year is - at...
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Gov. Matt Mead made one of his first public appearances since taking office at the Wyoming Press Association’s annual winter convention Friday. He spoke to members of the press about education and his new plan for the severance tax....
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The Wyoming Cowgirls made up for their tough loss against TCU last Wednesday with an important conference victory against Utah Saturday, winning 55-48. ...
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It would be excellent if a proposed bus system were successful in Laramie. There would be fewer cars on the road, less wear and tear on the city’s streets and even less pollution. But I for one am skeptical that a bus system in Laramie is viable....
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The Branding Iron’s goal is to cultivate a meaningful discussion filled with substantive information, insights and relevant personal experiences. Here are some rules that will help make this possible. Registration Required effective January 14, 2011...
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Many people live with physical, emotional or learning disabilities. The university’s goal is to help in whatever way possible, while still keeping the fundamental tasks of each class the same. UW offers many different options to help all students. Some...
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In the fall of 1969, the University of Wyoming found itself at the center of a national controversy involving race, religion and individuality. Fourteen black football players were dismissed from the football team for planning to protest a Church of J...
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Competition is something that spans across all ethnicities and races, so it is no surprise that UW Athletics offer a significant level of international and racial diversity. According to 2009 U.S. census data, Wyoming’s population is 93.5 percent whit...
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There are heroes among us. They answer to higher codes such as “Sua Sponte”, “Die oppressor liber,” and “Semper Fidelus.” They walk in plain clothes and ask for no thanks, but thanks are deserved nonetheless. ...
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In the International Students Center, in the basement of the Cheney Building, foreign students gather to talk in their native language, play Wii games and hold cultural events. These international students bring their new languages and cultures to UW an...
