Nowadays, our generation is used to seeing any news on terrorism or disaster. I was 12-years-old when 9/11 happened and 16 when hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast. What I remember about those events most is that everyone I knew were in front of their televisions following every single news lead and details that unraveled….
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 of these options include alternative formats for reading assignments, test taking and note taking accommodations,…
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 and help diversify campus. For some international students, integration into student life is more difficult than…
During the Days of Dialogue, students and community members will have the chance to learn about GLBTQ commonalities in different cultural communities by attending a panel discussion on Jan. 18 at 12:15 p.m. in the Union Family Room. While the event is intended to increase dialogue of the subject on campus, there are a number…
Dear Editor, I must congratulate Ann McGuigan for writing a pointed OpEd article that will surely stir debate on campus. I am sure that many will feel belittled or unfairly attacked by Ann’s comments, but she blatantly displays an issue that is all too common on many campuses across the nation. Branding IronThe Branding Iron…
The M.L.K., Jr. Days of Dialogue will begin with the MLK Day of Service Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, students will be working on the restoration of the Laramie Plains Civic Center in hopes of making the historic building a true community center. But the Day of Service isn’t the…
To welcome back students, FNF is offering the traditional Friday movie as well as another special treat. Free laser tag for all UW students will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday January 14 in the Union Ballroom. Also there will be three showings of “The Social Network” at 6:30, 9 and 11:30…
The Community Health Advancement Program, funded through the Wyoming Area Health Education Center, was started in 2002 and in the last eight years has developed into a program that draws students from across campus, and serves community members throughout Laramie. “Early on, CHAP was a way for health professions students to get volunteer hours and…
From pitch to their falsetto voice, one of UW’s student choirs, The Singing Statesmen, will take their musical talents across Wyoming throughout this week. From Wednesday to next Monday, the group will perform in Glenrock, Afton, Lander and Cody in front of the towns’ high school students. The Singing Statesmen will be finishing their tour…
As part of Student Activities Council’s Monthly Film Series, “The Tillman Story” will have a free showing at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Education Auditorium. “The Tillman Story” is a documentary about Pat Tillman who in 2002 was a defensive back with the Arizona Cardinals, but traded in his jersey for a United States…