I am currently University of Wyoming student who is diagnosed with a severe case of “senioritis” as she enters her last semester. The only treatment: graduation. I am working towards a degree in English and the Honors Program with minors in international studies and professional writing. My favorite type of shoes are boots, especially my skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and snow boots. With the wild Wyoming winters, my boots spend more time rambling through Vedauwoo, the Snowies, and Steamboat than they do sitting in my basement. What will I do after graduation? Well, you better keep reading my stories, and maybe in a few months, you'll find out....
Laura Wespetal
Best Places to Swim Indoors in Laramie
Since Laramie is “unswimable” for the majority of the year, it’s good that there are three indoor pools in town.
Best Places to Play Soccer in Laramie
As the grass starts to turn green, the soccer balls begin to get restless in the garage. It’s as if they can sense the new grass creeping up from the soil. With the grass calling, it’s time to get your friends and family together and head to a soccer field.
Laramie Plains Museum Helps Community Remember the Past
The Laramie Plains Museum will be hosting its annual preservation week between April 22nd-April 28th. The Laramie Plains Museum has multiple events throughout the week that the public can attend. The events are focused around teaching the basics of preserving family heirlooms and documents.
Best Campgrounds Near Laramie
Escaping to the mountains has long been a pastime for Laramie residents. The public land surrounding Laramie is filled with campsites awaiting visitors with fires and s’mores. Camping provides an affordable and fun way to get out of town and enjoy the scenery.
The Happy Jacks Sing at UW
On Wednesday April 25th, the Happy Jacks will be filling the Fine Arts Concert Hall with their extraordinary voices. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.
Best Places to Play Frisbee Golf in Laramie
In the shadow of the ultimate Frisbee explosion is Frisbee golf. Frisbee golf is ultimate’s more relaxing counter-part (no running required). However, Frisbee golf also shares similarities with regular golf: mainly because Frisbee golf can be as frustrating as regular golf if you get into the sport.
“Show Us Your Sole” Video Contest
Need a new pair of shoes but don’t want to pay full price? Now is your chance to save a few bucks and try your hand at the movie business. Dodds Shoe Company, located in downtown Laramie, is sponsoring a “Show Us Your Sole” video contest.
What are your Summer Plans? – Survey of the Day
With school beginning to wind down (or ramp up depending on how you look at it), discussions of summer plans have begun to dominate the dinner table and the office water cooler. While most of us will have to spend a good portion of our summer working, hopefully we will all manage to find some time for ourselves.
Where to Play Football in Laramie
The most obvious place to play football in town is at War Memorial Stadium, but unfortunately, the field is not open to the public. Instead, football fans will have to content themselves with the variety of parks and indoor facilities around town.
Best Places to Slackline in Laramie
One of the newest recreational sports is slack lining. Slacklining has its origins in rock climbing, as climbers began to experiment with walking across thin pieces of webbing, much like a tight rope walker walks across ropes