Finalists for the college’s presidential search
Kylie Wheaton Chinook Writer On March 6 the Board of Trustees Chairman, Dave Applegate, announced the finalists for the Presidential Search at Casper College: Dr. Brandon Kosine, Dr. Benjamin Valdez and Dr. James Taylor. Taylor, the Vice President for Statewide Campuses at Utah State University, withdrew from consideration for the position on March 27, as […]
Concealed carry coming to Casper College campus
Gentry Hiser Chinook Writer Following the passing of HB0172: Wyoming Repeal of Gun Free Zones Act, Casper College is preparing for the implementation of concealed carry on campus as of July 1. The bill specifically states that those with a concealed carry permit may lawfully carry inside “any public college or university facility.” In response, […]
Impact of human connection in online classes
Natalie Benson Chinook Writer At Casper College, faculty are learning how isolation and the feeling of human connection impacts online learning. While seen most clearly during the rise of online learning during COVID-19, these effects can still be seen in online classrooms today. “Online, I feel like sometimes I’m talking to the abyss, and I’m […]
The use of artificial intelligence at Casper College
Kadin Yeager Chinook Contributor Students at Casper College are currently using artificial intelligence platforms, more commonly known as A.I., to help with their coursework. There are positive and negative reactions about A.I. and how it is being used on campus. Cambridge Dictionary in 2025 states that artificial intelligence is a computer software system that has […]
Preferred Pronouns Bill
By Bella McManus The “Compelled speech is not free speech” bill passed in the Wyoming legislature on Feb. 27 and will take effect July 1. The bill prohibits the state of Wyoming from requiring the use of preferred pronouns. Andrea Covert, the regional director of GEAR UP at Casper College, said she isn’t expecting a […]
Indigenous Student Alliance Recruitment
By Gentry Hiser The Indigenous Student Alliance at Casper College seeks to recruit new members following a change in leadership. Taylor Makeshine, a sophomore in respiratory therapy and the new president for the 2025 spring semester, found herself ascending to the leadership role only weeks ago. “Right now with the club, it’s starting back at […]
Casper College Agriculture Students Gain Hands-On Experience with Livestock and Community Outreach
Hailey Carr/Chinook Anne Wood shows lamb to children By Hailey Carr As students and professors returned from winter break, the Casper College Agriculture Pavilion quickly became a hub of activity. In January, the department welcomed new piglets and lambs, giving students a valuable hands-on learning experience. Whether they come from agricultural backgrounds or are just […]
A Major in Math
Bella McManus/Chinook Charisma Gallagher posed for a photo at the STEM Center By Bella McManus Charisma Gallagher and Davin Ro are two students majoring in math here at Casper College. The two spoke about their background with math, why they chose to pursue it, and what they see themselves doing with their degrees in the […]
Kids Free to Learn at ECLC
Submitted photo Two ECLC children look at fossilized turtle shells at the Tate Museum. By Natalie Benson At the Early Childhood Learning Center on the Casper College campus, children are the ones who determine their learning content and environment. According to Emily Calmes, director of the ECLC, the center follows a Reggio-style curriculum where the […]
Dual snake, One snake
By Lairen Brush A two headed snake was discovered north of Casper in Edgerton by Brian Wagner who donated it to Casper College for Charlotte Snoberger to care for and observe. “[Brian Wagner] found it in a garage,” Snoberger said. The snake heads appeared to be operating separately, however, there was no dominant head established […]