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 […]
Abdul Bashir: Becoming the best
Timothy Hubert Chinook Writer Over the last two years, Abdul Bashir became a household name for much of the city of Casper. Very few expected the 6-foot-7-inch guard from Omaha, Neb. to accomplish as much as he did in his two years with the Casper College Thunderbirds Men’s Basketball Team. He will take his talents […]
T-Birds in the playoffs
Photo courtesy of Edwin Gonzalez Abdul Bashir(left) and Bin Basil(right) celebrate during a win on November 1 against North Idaho College. By Tim Hubert As the regional action of the regular season winds down, the Thunderbirds basketball programs look forward to playoffs. Both teams have eyes set on a Region 9 championship, which would also […]
Planting seeds for a brighter future
By Hailey Carr When Anne Wood received an email from Mr. Heath Hornecker from Casper College on a quiet Friday evening, she had no idea it would change her life. “You know, they say opportunity doesn’t knock twice. Well, I think it knocked three times on my door, so I decided I should probably answer […]
Breaking barriers through Billiards
By Kylie Wheaton Every Friday and Saturday night Casper College security guard Daniel Valk spends his time playing pool with students in the T-Bird Nest. Valk teaches them the rules and fundamentals of pool and then challenges them to a game. But far more important than learning how to play pool, Valk is building relationships […]
The rise of Riah!
By Chris Mossman-Larson In a world where style speaks louder than words, one rising designer is transforming her artistic vision into wearable art. With knowledge gained from art classes and borrowed sewing machines, Mariah Geis has begun an exciting journey to turn her creative dreams into reality. Though just starting out, her designs already hint […]
Catchin’ up with Connery
By Timothy Hubert Casper College is unique in so many ways. The student living experience, professors, courses, and campus activities all have their own flare, and give many students and staff members a place they are proud to call home. One thing that the students, staff, and community have the awesome opportunity to take pride […]
Land of Enchantment native brings delight to CC school of science
By Maria Geis It wasn’t always in Dr. Frank Hodnett’s plan to move to Wyoming, but teaching at Casper College was an opportunity waiting to be taken. With a PhD in curriculum and instruction, Hodnett has been teaching kids and young adults since 1988 starting with 4-H as an extension agent in Roosevelt County. His […]
From serving on senate to judging livestock
Ashley Hunter Chinook writer Emily Taylor grew up on a small dairy farm in Crockett, VA. Emily majors in Animal Science in hopes of entering embryology. Emily has eight younger siblings that are also involved on the farm as well. Emily is also on the CC Livestock Judging team where she competes in multiple states […]