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 […]
Building the future on the foundation of the past
Geoff Cooper/Chinook Darrin Miller, welding instructer at CC, is pictured in the welding shop on campus. By Geoff Cooper Inflation and cost of living are two commonly discussed concepts, and they only ever seem to be going in one direction very quickly – a direction and a pace that wage growth is unable to match. The […]
Unexpected leap to journalism
In August of 2022 Garrett Grochowski moved into the dorms of the University of Wyoming in Laramie and prepared to pursue his degree in anthropology. The Friday before classes started, Grochowski decided he didn’t want to be in Laramie or study anthropology because of many things going on in his life, mainly his dad getting […]
The Shining Light that is Valerie Innella Maiers
By Yaasmiyn Hickman Valerie Innella Maiers, PH.D., has experienced a very cultured life. She is a visual arts instructor at Casper College. She lives a life full of opportunities and culture. Coming from Central New Jersey, she felt that teaching was a part of her calling. Taking a break from working full time at art […]
AI in classrooms is sparking conversation
By Yaasmiyn Hickman A new age of teaching and learning is approaching with the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms. Students and teachers are beginning to use these new tools to potentially add advantages to the curriculum. However, with new positives come negatives that are set to disrupt the main focus, such as concerns about […]
Jenny Johnson: The glue of a pro-rodeo family
Photo Courtesy of Jodie Baxendale Kellan, Kress, Jenny, Jhett, and Carson Johnson pose for a family photo. Jenny teaches in the education department at Casper College, and her husband, Jhett, is the college’s head rodeo coach. Jenny’s two older sons rodeoed for CC on one Jhett’s former teams. By Kassadee Lym here with the screams of […]