Melissa Berg’s story of tenacity
By. Lawren Miller Melissa Berg, Academic Success Counselor for BOCES, carried a weight at her age that most people will never know- the knowledge that when she needed new kidneys, two strangers gave her the chance to keep breathing. At just fifteen-years-old, she received what many would call the gift of life. The gift came […]
Search for new VPAA comes to an end
By: James Miller James Miller Chinook Writer Casper College recently selected Dr. Kevin Hartshorn as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs after conducting an extensive search. The process started in November of 2025 followed by a thorough vetting process that included students, faculty, and staff. The search recently concluded in March with Hartshorn’s […]
Jodi Jones: The Core of Casper College’s Dance Program
By: Makiah Osborne Dedicating her life to the arts, Jodi Jones is a visionary for her students and her craft, nurturing fundamental pieces of a world built on community, intention, and discipline. Through this evolution, Jones built the entire dance program at Casper College, alongside being the accreditations coordinator, resident choreographer, and dance instructor. After […]
Campus Ventures offers community & faith
By Kaleb Lundine For Students at Casper College seeking a community grounded in faith, the Campus Ventures Club offers a place for belonging. The Christian ministry, which operates as a 501c3 nonprofit, focuses on helping students grow spiritually and build connections with those on campus and in the wider Casper community. Tyler Owens serves as […]
Sparktank: A student-driven initiative
By: Joey Tholl Sparktank, a student-driven initiative at Casper College, connects students with their communities through real-world experiences while making an impact on local nonprofit organizations. Sparktank was created at the University of Wyoming in 2018. The initiative’s goal is to raise funds from local businesses and community members and then donate all of the […]
The passion and pay of teachers
By. Lawren Miller Casper College Education Majors are learning that becoming a teacher is harder than it sounds by learning passion is what drives teachers to do what they do. For CC students Rachel Kolker and Mallery Lyon passion is what drives them to pursue careers as teachers. Lyon, a secondary education major, said, “I […]
Writing Center supports student success across campus
By: Kaecen Paden The Writing Center continues to play a key role in student success by providing personalized feedback and support that extends beyond individual assignments. But for many, the Writing Center isn’t just an academic resource, it is a place where confidence grows and visitors can feel at home. Casper College Writing Center Director […]
From Delivering Babies to Diplomas
Kaleb Lundine Chinook Writer For over 20 years, Lisa Coulters’ hands were some of the first to welcome new life into the world. Now those same hands are responsible for shaping and leading the next generation of nurses at Casper College. Coulter is a Nursing educator on CC. She teaches Complex Care Nursing, commonly known […]
From first semester doubt to career readiness: Nursing program shapes future professionals
Kaecen Paden Chinook Writer Three semesters ago, Casper College Nursing Student Pyper Wall endured doubts about whether she was built for the program. Today, as a fourth semester student, Wall said that being in the homestretch keeps her going and motivated. Like many students, Wall said her first semester proved a major adjustment from […]
CC Art Club helps students explore the world of art
James Miller Chinook Writer The Casper College Art Club has run for many years and continues to this day, giving students the opportunity to practice art outside of classes. The club meets every first and third Monday of each month and on certain Fridays for activities at 5:30 p.m. in the printmaking studio of the […]