Expansion out West
Jady Ledoux Chinook Writer Casper College is currently renovating and expanding the ranch campus on the west side of town. This will allow students to have new research opportunities and tools to succeed in an ag degree. Renovations and construction will continue until the fall of 27. The expansion will create new opportunities for students. […]
Art Washut: A legacy beyond the classroom
Kaecen Paden Chinook Writer Art Washut’s career took him from the Casper Police Department to Casper College’s classrooms and the Wyoming Legislature. As he prepares to retire from teaching, he is looking back on a life spent serving the community. “From early on, service was just kind of what we did,” Washut said. […]
Boodlebox and AI at Casper College
Ethan Kiggans Chinook Writer Modern artificial Intelligence developed rapidly, affecting many aspects of today’s world such as education, art, technology, food, medicine, and much more. Whether teachers wanted it to or not, AI made its way into the classrooms faster than they could have predicted, creating many challenges. One of the biggest concerns with AI […]
0 to 100 degrees
Leah Nelson Chinook Writer The Casper College Resident Hall is a comfortable place for residents to stay, but when the hall reaches undesirable temperatures, students find it difficult to be at ease. As outdoor temperatures begin to fluctuate with the changing of seasons, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system takes the temperatures inside […]
Commuting to college: Saving money, finding community
Cassity Bracken Chinook Writer For some Casper College students, getting to class is a quick 5-minute drive and for others the commute means spending more than half an hour on the road before the school day even begins. Although both students choose to travel instead of living on campus, their experiences display how the distance […]
Bookstore’s lack of books and its future solutions
Camrin Jeans Chinook Writer The Casper College bookstore is working to better help students get books at the start of the semester by implementing a new system and promoting online ordering. At the beginning of every semester, college students rush to get everything they need and almost always make a trip to the campus book […]
Instructors at Werner Tech building prepare students for industry
James Miller Chinook Writer Each respective teacher at the Werner Technical Center at Casper College works together to set students up for success after college. Paul Brutsman, an engineering technology and design instructor, shared his thoughts on the programs offered at CC. He said, “We have good machines, all of our equipment is […]
What students need to know about Casper College Wi-Fi
By Ashley Szewczyk Chinook Writer For Casper College students, Wifi is very important for submitting assignments, accessing course materials, and speaking with instructors. When students encounter issues with Wi-Fi, the problems can snowball if not fixed quickly, which is why the Information Technology department says that knowing what network to use and who to ask […]
The perks of Phi Theta Kappa
By. Lawren Miller Chinook Writer Phi Theta Kappa is a resource for many, offering students the opportunity to advance their education through scholarships, hands-on experience, and leadership development. Fiona Kerkes, Art major and officer said, “Phi Theta Kappa is just one more student organization that gives students that ability to go out and, to be […]
RAs: More than the dorm police
By: Jady LeDoux For Casper College students living in the campus dorms, life can feel stressful and hard, which is why the resident assistants work to build a community that feels like a family. Resident assistants, often known as RAs, handle situations students may not see. From helping students get back into their rooms or […]