Is a college degree worth it?
Some question the value, others benefit from higher ed Kyrah Hoppa Chinook Contributor Jean Scott Contributor Going straight to college after graduating high school, not going to college, or even going back to college — Is it worth it? The age-old debate continues. According to a 2022 article by Katherine Schaeffer, a research analyst at […]
Renovations delayed for LH and T-Bird gyms
Saioa San Francisco Arilla Chinook Writer Peter Moss Contributor At Casper College, history reverberates through the corridors of Liesinger Hall and the Swede Erickson Thunderbird Gym. These structures are more than just brick and mortar – they are a legacy of learning, athleticism, and community. Casper College is delaying the renovation plans for Liesinger Hall […]
What did Casper College students do for spring break?
Bernadette Pieper Chinook Writer Casper College’s spring break went from March 9-16, and students and faculty took a week off. Students mostly either went home, escaped on a vacation, or stayed at the college. Students could relax and recharge, adventure to different locations in the U.S., or even explore another country. Spring break is a […]
Two-year degrees or four-year degrees?
Lairen Brush Chinook Writer Keenan Morgan & Tyler Cooper Contributors In 2019, the state of Wyoming authorized community colleges within the state to offer four-year degrees, specifically a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. This authorization applied to Casper College, yet the school still does not have a four-year degree offering. For students attending college in Casper, […]
Building a dynasty
Lady T-Birds make it to second round of nationals Lane Johnson Chinook Writer The Casper College Women’s Basketball Team recently completed another season where the women won both the region IX tournament and the sub-regional tournament. The team posted an overall record of 28-5. For the Lady TBirds, this season marks the seventh North sub-region […]
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 […]