Kosine selected as Casper College’s president
Kylie Wheaton Chinook Writer On April 15 the Casper College Board of Trustees announced Brandon Kosine, Ph.D., as the college’s new president starting May 1. According to a press release by the college, the decision was unanimous and the board is very confident in Kosine’s ability to lead the college. The board was impressed […]
Students celebrate Earth Day with first clothing swap
Hailey Carr Chinook Writer In a creative effort to promote sustainability, students from the Biology Department at Casper College, with support from faculty member Kelly Keenan, organized the school’s first campus-wide clothing swap on Earth Day, April 22. The event encouraged students to refresh their wardrobes in an eco-friendly way — all without spending a […]
Upcycled style with Riah
Kylie Wheaton Chinook Writer Creativity has no limits for a Casper College student named Mariah Geis. She expressed herself through creating upcycled clothes. Last summer, Geis began creating upcycled clothes for sale under her personal brand Riah. Geis said her passion for upcycling began while taking a print making class at CC. “Everyone was printing […]
Cattle and coordinates
Bella McManus Chinook Writer Nolan Hornecker, an agricultural business and GIS (geographic information system) major and the graduation speaker this year, wears a belt buckle with his family brand on it, passed down from his grandfather to his father, and now to him. The “shining cross” on the buckle— a cross with two beams of […]
From the President’s Desk – May
As we wrap up another academic year at Casper College, I want to take a moment to congratulate each of our students on everything you’ve accomplished. Whether you’re completing your first semester or preparing to graduate, this is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the progress you’ve made. This year has brought its share […]
Why Parents Are “Softer” on our Younger Siblings
Bella McManus Rose-tinted rants As the second oldest of five children, I often notice that my parents seem to let things slide with my younger siblings that they never would have with me. I always assumed it was because when their older children got to a point of needing less correction, they simply forgot that […]
Ready for the rodeo
Tim Hubert Chinook Writer As regular season rodeo winds down, Casper College’s Interim Head Coach, Neil Williams is filling his coaching boots with unwavering confidence in his team of student-athletes. Williams is new to coaching rodeo but not to the sport itself. “I started rodeoing my freshman year of high school. I did it all […]
Casper College hosts annual lamb and pig sale
Casper College hosted its annual lamb and pig sale on April 5, drawing in buyers from all over the country and showcasing the hard work of students and faculty in the agriculture department. In the days leading up to the sale, students and staff organized the event, prepared animals, and ensured every detail was in […]
Cindy Huckfeldt: Teaching Generations
Natalie Benson Chinook Writer Cindy Huckfeldt taught multiple generations of students since she began teaching at age 36. Now that she’s retired from public school teaching after 23 years, Huckfeldt works at the Casper College Writing Center. Despite no longer teaching traditionally, Huckfeldt didn’t retire from teaching altogether. “I do this because it feeds that […]
Linda Cox: Career-long doctor, lifelong student
Gentry Hiser Chinook Writer Reaching retirement age for most people signals the pinnacle of a life’s work and a well-earned time to relax, but for Linda Cox, retirement allowed time to further pursue a lifelong passion. Cox is a retired medical doctor turned student of dance and fine arts. Cox graduated from Northwestern University School […]