We all make money. We all spend money, but what is it really? There are at least three definitions that I can recall from Econ 1020, but I won’t bore you with them all. Money facilitates exchange in our society. In other societies a shell, food, or even water could be used as money. …
The Good Mule Project has a few slots left for its South Dakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation trip. There are scholarships available for students who wish to apply. The date for the trip is still being determined but will take place after finals. Students will work on Geothermal Energy Projects, work to understand the…
Tracey Patton takes her love for knowledge and teaching around the world. With help from her cross cultural communication class, she has organized a project to help build water tanks for a village in Kenya. Today there will be an auction/fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Union’s East Ballroom. codyconnorMore Posts
It seems that the seasons are finally changing. Along with that change comes the holidays and all the ideas associated with them. One underlying themes in nearly every holiday is giving. Branding IronThe Branding Iron is a Student Media project. Student Media gives University of Wyoming students valuable experience in writing, editing, advertising, sales, graphic…
Winter is here, and so are the constant sniffles and coughs associated with Cold & Flu Season. As we all know, there are some basic steps you can take to help avoid getting one of these nasty bugs. Things like washing your hands, eating healthy, or getting a flu shot all contribute to your overall…
When Election Day comes around, so much attention is focused on the politicians running for office that the proposals on the ballot go unnoticed. Come Nov. 2, one of the most important proposals in the history of Laramie will be on the ballot and it must not be forgotten. jsindtMore Posts
There is a lot of talk about spending less and saving more in order to be more financially fit. This can be frustrating at times; who enjoys saving and not spending?Even if you are brown bagging lunch and being thrifty in your shopping, finances can still be tight. So, what other options are there? You can earn…
In the past week, it has been unsettling to read The Branding Iron as it has called ASUW “lazy” and unaccountable. I would like to set the record straight and give the students of this university my cause for voting against a bill proposed last week that has marked myself and other senators as lazy….
ASUW ran late Tuesday night due to debate over a controversial bill. Senate Bill 2292 would have mandated that ASUW Senators attend two RSO events each semester and fill out evaluation forms for the event. “The bill is designed to provide feedback to RSOs, so they can improve future events they hold,” Dugas…
RSO Funding Board has about $11,000 left to give out to organizations for events for the remainder of the semester as of last week’s ASUW meeting, RSO Funding Board Chair Katie Cusack said. During meetings, several senators have become concerned at the low amount of funding the board has left. Several have expressed concern about…