Providing “Life” for students in college
By Kylie Wheaton Student Life offers a variety of activities and events that provide students with the opportunity to connect with others and build community on campus. Every Thursday, students have the opportunity to branch out with a variety of different activities. From pool tournaments and BINGO nights, to pumpkin painting and swing dancing, Student […]
Who wants that smoke?
By Chris Mossman-Larson Amid a surge in vaping on college campuses, students are grappling with the health risks and social influences tied to a habit that has become as common as it is concerning. When faced with the question of why vaping is something worth starting, an anonymous source said, “It all started because of […]
A little bit of a Black Box idea
By Lairen Brush Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” immediately starts with an ominous song of the upcoming events, before thrusting the audience into the mind of the young grandson of the original Dr. Frankenstein from Mary Shelley’s novel. The musical was held at Casper College Oct. 11 and 12th, and had follow up performances on Oct. […]
CC Jazz Band welcomes all musicians to a vibrant community
By Aliesia Berryman The Casper College (CC) Jazz Band is not your typical college ensemble. Directed by Dr. Josh Mietz, who holds an extensive background in music performance and education, the band offers an inclusive space for musicians with a wide range of abilities from seasoned professionals and novices. Mietz’s credentials include a Bachelor’s in […]
Forensics team begins season on the road
By Kylie Wheaton The Casper College forensics club is preparing for the season ahead with plenty of new members of the team. The Forensics Club, also known as speech and debate, is preparing to start its season and continue its legacy of success. This year the team is composed of 11 students: Pearl Taylor, Nina […]
RAs aren’t just the “dorm police”
By Maria Geis There to keep things running smoothly and provide a good experience for everyone, it could be said that resident assistants (RAs) are the backbone of the Casper College Residence Hall. There is quite a list of responsibilities an RA takes on when they sign their contract. They happily provide service at the […]
Workin’ and learnin’ — The Importance of student employees
By Ashley Hunter Working on campus helps students from all backgrounds, because of the diverse job offerings and the tasks the students are called upon to do. For most students, the college experience extends far beyond the classroom. Student employees are a vital part of the college ecosystem, contributing to its smooth operation, while gaining […]
Phi Theta Kappa Encourages Excellence
By Hailey Carr The Phi Theta Kappa-Zeta Alpha Chapter at Casper College encourages students to pursue membership and participate in events like Flock and Talk and its Fall Social. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is a national honor society for junior colleges, focused on four key hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. The Zeta Alpha Chapter […]
New Student Senate Electees at Casper College
By Lane Johnson Every spring Casper College hosts an election for new student senate members. Each school at the college gets two representatives with a total of five schools according to Student Life Coordinator Devin Fulton. The schools include: Business and Industry, Fine arts and Humanities, Health Science, Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The […]
Spring Thunderbirds Soccer Update
By Lane Johnson The Casper College Men and Women’ Soccer Teams have completed the spring season and look forward to competing for the national title again in the fall. For the freshman, the spring season is an opportunity to improve and gain more experience playing at the college level. For the sophomores the season provides […]