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…
Ok, I’m going to give in and talk about resolutions. If you are like me, I’m sure you are sick of hearing about New Years resolutions by now (maybe because we haven’t been doing so well at keeping them). After reading Tuesday’s editorial on the topic, I decided I should add to what was said….
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…
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…
Remember in “Remember the Titans,” when the character “Sunshine” shows up at football camp with his dad and his dad tells coach Boone (played by Denzel Washington), “Hey my son’s a quarterback, and I would love him to play quarterback for your team,” and Denzel replies, “Well we’ve already got a quarterback.” Sunshine grabs a…
Fresh off of Francisco Cruz’s buzzer beater and the Cowgirls’ dominant performances against CSU and New Mexico The Branding Iron staff took the chance to toss their conference expectations out for the men and women representing Wyoming Basketball this season. Mike Morris: The Cowboys picked up their most significant win of the season – and…
For 39 minutes and 53 seconds, the Wyoming Cowboys and New Mexico Lobos walked a perilous tightrope of plot twists and lead changes. As the ball careened off the rim once, and then again, hope faded to an imperceptible glimmer for Wyoming, and it appeared all but certain that the Cowboys and fourth-year head coach…
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…
A year and a half after cutting $18.3 million dollars from its budget, UW sees strong financial times on the horizon. The first sign of a positive trend is that its plan to implement the budget cuts in three years has already been completed in half the time, with no additional cuts. codyconnorMore Posts
The Student Activities Council (SAC) cancelled its usual Thursday night film this week in preparation for the end of the semester. However, due to the popularity of the SAC Film Series this year, the films will resume next semester. The films hosted by SAC are unique from those shown at Friday Night Fever because the…