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 Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints practice regarding black priests. After UW’s head coach Lloyd…
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 white. Only 2.3 percent of Wyoming’s population is foreign-born, while the black population makes up an estimated…
Dear Editor: What could have easily been presented as an earnest and heartfelt suggestion for education reform has come across as a terribly naïve and hurtful diatribe, pointing the finger at (who else?) those pesky, ignorant teachers. Although I have not a single aspiration to become a lawyer, doctor, accountant, or work in any other…
In the wake of Saturday’s shootings in Tucson, which left six people dead and several others wounded—including Gabriel Giffords, D-Ariz., who was shot in the head—much discussion is taking place around whether political rhetoric acted as a motivation for the perpetrator. But instead of looking at what motivated the shooter or why he committed such a…
Dear Editor: I am writing both as a concerned citizen and a person of Christian faith to publicly voice my strongest opposition to the Arizona-style immigration legislation scheduled for introduction this week in the Wyoming legislature. Branding IronThe Branding Iron is a Student Media project. Student Media gives University of Wyoming students valuable experience in…
The deaths of six people and injuries of eight others outside a Safeway in Tucson, Arizona has resulted in a firestorm of finger-pointing from both the right and the left sides of the political spectrum. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot while hosting an event she called, “Congress in your Corner.” Branding IronThe Branding Iron is…
As we entered 2011 and said goodbye to 2010, many of us made resolutions to make major changes in our individual livesAs we entered 2011 and said goodbye to 2010, many of us made resolutions to make major changes in our individual lives. Yet, most of us will not see these changes. If you ask…
Prayers and Squares, a ministry started by St. Matthews Episcopal Church, has made thousands of quilts and quilt squares for community members in need in order to share hope and faith. The group was founded three years ago by a group of women in Bernardo, California. It is an ecumenical ministry, meaning all faiths are open…
Along with Friday Night Fever’s De-Stresser events, Amnesty International will be hosting a letter writing event tonight in the Union Gardens at 9 p.m. Writing letters to governments and other authorities that abuse human rights is how Amnesty International began their campaign, Conor Mullen, president of UW’s chapter of Amnesty International, said. “It’s such…
This season brings joy in all ways, Laramie will attempt to spread that joy with continuous celebrations through the month of December. The first event, the Festival of Trees, kicked off the list of celebrations last night. There will also be a lighting of the trees ceremony from 6-8 p.m. tonight with refreshments. “Happy Holidays,…