Feb 26, 2013

When was Campus Activities Center founded? When did President Buchanan assume his office? ASUW invited students from the various colleges on campus to answer these and other questions during the University of Wyoming Volta Game Show. ASUW and University Store sponsored the event, which is scheduled for three rounds. Dances and musical events are common on...

Feb 22, 2013

At some point when talking about Louisiana, the subject of food inevitably comes up. The food that comes to mind most often when thinking about Louisiana is crawfish and jambalaya. Jambalaya is popular because it is versatile and easy. It is little more than a spicy stew of rice and vegetables with meat. Sausage is a natural addition, but any kind of meat will...

Feb 21, 2013

The Associated Press, the authors of the AP Style Book, have issued what can only be labeled a double standard. They have informed journalists everywhere that we should not refer to homosexual couples as husband and wife, but for heterosexual couples it is still okay. As a journalism student, the AP Stylebook has been shoved down my throat, so how am I to take...

Feb 21, 2013

Dr. Duane Keown, who retired from the University of Wyoming 11 years ago, dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but became a professor of science education instead. Keown was raised in a small town in Colorado. He said when he learned science in high school, it did not seem that important, “but it didn’t take long in college.” Dr. Lawrence...

Feb 19, 2013

The five UW Idol finalists waited backstage while the audience shuffled into the Arts and Sciences auditorium from the cold. It was going to be an exciting night. The emcee introduced the judges, including special guest judge Craig Cacciola from a cappella group NOTA, and the music started. Performers had two opportunities to strut their stuff and impress the...