I had a resolution after last year’s drama show: Do not start trouble with our student government, Associated Students of the University of Wyoming, for at least a week. And I tried. I really did. But when student body president, Megan Degenfelder, starts making poor choices, my hands are bound—or rather, furiously typing. Here’s the…
At least one ASUW senator questioned the ethics of appointing, Associated Students of the University of Wyoming President, Megan Degenfelder’s brother as director of marketing and promotions in Tuesday night’s meeting. “I thought it was interesting that both our president’s boyfriend and brother were hired. I thought it might be a conflict of interest,” ASUW…
This year’s race for the job of ASUW President/VP is particularly interesting for a number of reasons. The divide between the two campaigns is strikingly clear. An ideological divide between the two running parties has not been present in years past. Alex Sullivan-Brink has been notably visible this year promoting progressive causes. Brink’s public advocacy…
David Demic’s Interview with Liz Brown regarding controversy Reasons for fall semester resignation of Nealsoney are not what they seem How truthful should a student government that handles roughly $1 million be? My guess is I am not the only student who wants a “very” as an answer. Yesterday, the BI received a letter from…
ASUW election season is here as the application deadline to run for office ends today. “I encourage the student body to explore the platforms of all of the candidates in order to ensure that the right people are chosen for the job,” ASUW Sen. Kyle Zakar said. “Student Senate plays a vital role at UW…
ASUW is working to reinforce an existing regulation that does not allow smoking within 15 feet of campus buildings. “We were asked by numerous students to consider this,” Sen. Noah Hull said. “At this point, we are merely in the phase of information gathering as the UniReg has been in place for a number of…
As a radio DJ for ASUW Radio, during the past year I have seen it go from a decent student organization to a mediocre shell of what was. Initially created during Matthew Haigler’s presidency, it’s purpose was to bring an untried and untested media delivery. Support and enthusiasm was pretty high for the spring and…
I served as the assistant manager of the UW Student Radio in the spring of 2010, and as the programming director during the fall of 2011. My background in radio also extends to the role I served while attending the University of Utah, where I worked as the station manager for K-UTE, the university’s…
By the end of the semester, students will have to look elsewhere if they want to listen to a student-run radio. Based on concerns with consistency, some legal issues and general policies, ASUW executives and ASUW Student Radio General Manager Zach Taylor decided to establish a committee to evaluate the program, Taylor said. Until changes…
Don Richards, director of government and community affairs for UW, visited ASUW Tuesday night to discuss the university’s position at the legislature in Cheyenne. Richards said he had been speaking to the legislature over the last few days to defend UW’s supplemental budget request. ksutherbMore Posts