Don’t give up, keep pushing
As spring break ended a few weeks ago and spring weather is starting to make its way to Casper, I feel the itch to avoid doing my homework or not wanting to go to classes. I’m definitely feeling that spring fever. But I know there are less than eight weeks left until this spring semester […]
April 1: Divine’s Intervention:April 1:
Study after study has shown in most aspects of life, balance is the key to a healthy and sustainable equilibrium. — Dr. Darren Divine, Ph.D., Casper College President Using the calendar as our guide, Spring has arrived! While the term “Spring” in Wyoming may have a somewhat different flavor than in other places around the […]
Rodeoing with buddies
Geoff Cooper Chinook Writer Talon Elshere, originally from Hereford, S.D., is a dedicated rodeo athlete specializing in bronc riding, team roping, and steer wrestling. His passion for rodeo led him to Casper College, where he joined the school’s rodeo team. For Elshere, rodeo is more than just a competition—it’s about camaraderie and enjoying the sport […]
What did Casper College students do for spring break?
Bernadette Pieper Chinook Writer Casper College’s spring break went from March 9-16, and students and faculty took a week off. Students mostly either went home, escaped on a vacation, or stayed at the college. Students could relax and recharge, adventure to different locations in the U.S., or even explore another country. Spring break is a […]
Two-year degrees or four-year degrees?
Lairen Brush Chinook Writer Keenan Morgan & Tyler Cooper Contributors In 2019, the state of Wyoming authorized community colleges within the state to offer four-year degrees, specifically a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. This authorization applied to Casper College, yet the school still does not have a four-year degree offering. For students attending college in Casper, […]
Building a dynasty
Lady T-Birds make it to second round of nationals Lane Johnson Chinook Writer The Casper College Women’s Basketball Team recently completed another season where the women won both the region IX tournament and the sub-regional tournament. The team posted an overall record of 28-5. For the Lady TBirds, this season marks the seventh North sub-region […]
Student engagement for campus events lacking
Aliesia Berryman Chinook Writer Avy Overstreet Contributor Casper College event planners are having a difficult time reaching out to and engaging with students in a world where students communicate chiefly through social media and who are more likely to be a commuter student. Resident Hall coordinator, Elizabeth Dobson, said, 32% of traditional-aged students and 16% […]
2024-2025 Student Senate Candidates
Please read through each candidates’ biography to learn more about why they’re running for Student Senate. After reading through the candidates’ biographies, exercise your civic duty and vote in the 2024-2025 Student Senate Election. The election will run from Monday, March 25 until Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m., election winners will be announced on Monday, […]
A personalized college experience at UW-C
Aliesia Berryman Chinook Writer University of Wyoming at Casper (UW-C) is aiming to close the higher education gap for Casper locals. A higher education isn’t always easily attainable for everyone who desires to pursue a degree. Single parents, full-time workers, and caregivers for aging family members must overcome significant hurdles in order to attend college. […]
The American Dream
Faythe Fowler Chinook Writer Foreign students adjusting to the American lifestyle from their home country is challenging, yet easier than expected. Many foreign students are specifically recruited here for the athletics programs. Anna Csenyi, a Casper College sophomore, moved from Szolnok, Hungary to play basketball for the college. She said she wanted to try a […]