May 2026: From the president’s desk
Whether your path leads to a university, a career, or a new direction not yet fully defined, don’t stop learning. Education is not something that ends with a degree or a certificate. It is a lifelong responsibility, and a lifelong opportunity. — Brandon Kosine, Ph.D., Casper College President As we near the close of another […]
Skittles in vending machines
James has written It is my personal opinion that Skittles is the best option students and staff have in the Casper College vending machines. However, only a handful of vending machines on the CC campus offer Skittles. This is rather disappointing for me. Some people may argue that there is no need for this change […]
April 2026: From the president’s desk
You don’t need to have everything figured out, and you don’t need a perfect plan. What you do need is a willingness to keep making progress, even if its incremental. — Brandon Kosine, Ph.D., Casper College President As we move deeper into the spring semester and get closer to summer, there’s a noticeable shift on […]
Chinook stance: Spring is just around the corner
In Wyoming, it seems as though spring comes unannounced. Cold, windy months and few hours in the daylight leave little room for reprieve – just a hope and a promise that eventually, things will change. Just as I’m convinced that it will never happen, a warm breeze wraps around the city of Casper. Through a […]
Chinook stance: Socials are wrecking your motivation
By: Lawren Miller The Daily Lawr I don’t know about you, but some mornings I start my day off with a little Instagram to wake up, and tell myself I’ll just be on it for about 10 minutes. The time inevitably turns into 20 and then 30 minutes. Then I notice for the rest of […]
From the editor’s desk
Hello, Chinook readers! I’m so happy you’re here. My name is Bri Weigel, and I’m the faculty advisor for the Chinook. While you typically see a note from Casper College President Brandon Kosine in this space, I decided to write to you this month and explain what goes on behind the scenes at the Chinook. […]
Dealing with procrastination takes time
By Raymond Jackson The topic of procrastination barely needs an introduction. The pain of holding off on something until the last minute is something that most people have felt. Despite this, people end up repeating that same scene over and over. Procrastination hurts, but people need to find the reason why. Once we get to […]
December 2025: From the President’s desk
By Brandon Kosine As we enter the final weeks of the semester, I want to take a moment to recognize the determination and resilience you have shown throughout the fall semester. This time of year can feel both exciting and demanding with projects wrapping up, exams approaching, and the scramble to the end. In this […]
Chinook Stance: Chinook reporters hit roadblocks with new interview restrictions
Editorial: Casper College student journalists recently faced new challenges when trying to conduct interviews on campus, particularly with certain administrative departments. The issue made it all the way to the college’s executive council last month. This semester, multiple Chinook writers found that to speak with members of the Casper College Financial Aid Department, they first […]
The Importance of Side Questing
Everyone should go on at least one side quest a week. It is the ultimate, and arguably the most fun, way to keep your priorities straight and your perspectives fresh. A side quest is essentially any impromptu adventure. Fishing at 10 p.m. on a Tuesday because playing cards was boring, soaking your jeans jumping in […]