Student engagement for campus events lacking
Aliesia Berryman Chinook Writer Avy Overstreet Contributor Casper College event planners are having a difficult time reaching out to and engaging with students in a world where students communicate chiefly through social media and who are more likely to be a commuter student. Resident Hall coordinator, Elizabeth Dobson, said, 32% of traditional-aged students and 16% […]
2024-2025 Student Senate Candidates
Please read through each candidates’ biography to learn more about why they’re running for Student Senate. After reading through the candidates’ biographies, exercise your civic duty and vote in the 2024-2025 Student Senate Election. The election will run from Monday, March 25 until Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m., election winners will be announced on Monday, […]
A personalized college experience at UW-C
Aliesia Berryman Chinook Writer University of Wyoming at Casper (UW-C) is aiming to close the higher education gap for Casper locals. A higher education isn’t always easily attainable for everyone who desires to pursue a degree. Single parents, full-time workers, and caregivers for aging family members must overcome significant hurdles in order to attend college. […]
Searching for awe every day
Abrielle Santee Chinook Contributor People from all different walks of life fill each office and dorm room of Casper College. Sitting in the space of others gives one a glimpse into their world. If a student walks down the hallways of Liesinger Hall and finds themselves in the 175 office pod, tucked away in […]
“The Lightning Thief”
Theater students work hard to prepare musical Lairen Brush Chinook Writer Much like the rest of the ensemble in the Theater Department at Casper College, Ella Meyer, a student for the theater student, and Richard Burk, an instructor for the theater performance degree, are preparing for the upcoming play adaptation of The Lightning Thief: The […]
CC Course teaches basic self defense, legal defense
Geoff Cooper Chinook Writer It’s unlikely to end up in a dire self-defense situation, given Wyoming’s violent crime rate, but self-defense isn’t really about the every day. It’s about being prepared for the worst day. “Situational awareness can help you avoid a majority of conflict,” said Butch Steinle, the instructor for Casper College’s self-defense course. […]
Burk’s role as an instructor might be over, but acting and directing won’t be
By Bernadette Pieper At a young age, Richard Burk (Rich) thought he would be a fireman when he grew up and his brother would be a policeman. However, his mind was changed when he was a junior in high school and his English teacher talked him into auditioning for a play. Burk said he was […]
The art of connection
By Nina Bivens Picture a stage in a theater where one side of the stage belongs to the music department and the other the theater department. Such a place exists at a community college in Scottsbluff, Neb. Almost 28 years ago, two individuals worked together on opposite ends of the stage, but they never met […]
Dr. Divine’s journey to president of the college
Submitted Photo Casper College President Dr. Darren Divine posed for a photo in the Gateway Building. By Bernadette Pieper He started his career as a professor before becoming the faculty senate chair followed by associate vice president to vice president of academic affairs. Now he is president of Casper College. As if that were not […]
Beyond the cap and gown: Behind the scenes of graduation
Submitted Photo Casper College 2023 graduates celebrated at commencement after being presented with their degrees. By LucyJane Crimm Every college student looks forward to commencement day, but what goes on behind the scenes for graduation? Who ensures that each student completes the right credits and fills out the proper forms? Who makes sure each student […]