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
B’aktun 13 Comes to the Laramie Civic Center
This Friday, Teatro Milagro acting group will be coming to the Laramie Civic Center to perform their self-written play, B’akun 13. This Hispanic-based play, revolves around prophecies about B’akun 13, which is the final era of the Mayan calendar. Tickets are $5-$10 for the only showing at 7:30pm.
Indian Celebration Week and Bollywood Movie Night at UW
This week UW is showing its Indian pride. With over 700 international students on campus—and a large percentage of those coming from India—you can get a taste of India without ever having to leave town. The two main events of this week include a Bollywood Movie Night and a Bollywood Dance and Dandiya Night. All events are free and open to the public
How to Enjoy the Weather Without Disrupting Your Busy Schedule
Enjoying the nice weather lately? Or have you only been able to enjoy it between the walk from your car to your office? While an early spring is normally meet with enthusiasm, it can also be a bit depressing if you’re finding that work, school, or family are squeezing out anytime you may escape outside to enjoy the weather.
Will Laramie Get More Snow? – Survey of the Day
With weather getting nice and a few short-wearers starting to appear around town, it seems as if Laramie has already forgotten winter. But are we free of it yet?
UW Hosts Shepard Symposium on Social Justice
Next week (March 28th-31st) the University of Wyoming will host its 16th annual Shepard Symposium on Social Justice. This year’s theme is Identities: Dismantling the Boxes. The conference aims to deconstruct and interrupt how identities are created and scripted unto various groups in societies, particularly marginalized ones. Participants can register online. The conference is free and open to the public.
Best Running Paths in Laramie – Our Top Five
If you’re a consistent runner, sometimes deciding where to run in Laramie can get a little redundant, especially if you make your decision on where to run only based on length. But what if you decide to base your run on what you feel like running or seeing instead of length? Rarely do I base my run on length; rather I base it on my mood.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Comes to Budweiser Events Center
(thisisbossi via Flickr)
This Monday, March 26th at 7:30pm at the Budweiser Events Center, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will strum the first chords of its wildly popular show. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is a rock band like no other. They revive many traditional songs by putting them into the rock genre, forming what they call a “rock opera.”
The Cowboy Saloon’s Dance Nights in Laramie
The Cowboy Saloon and Dance Hall, located on Second Street, offers great entertainment Wednesday through Saturday nights and stays open late for night owls. Drink specials are also offered every night. There are $1 Coors Drafts and $2 Bud Lights.
Aquila Theatre Returns to UW
This Friday, March 23rd, the renowned Aquila Theatre will perform in the Arts and Sciences Auditorium at 7:30pm. The Aquila Theatre company performs classical theatre, such as Shakespeare, but in a non-traditional manner. They maintain the themes and controversies of classical plays while putting them in new settings and time periods.
University of Wyoming Hosts Outdoor Gear Swap
This weekend the University of Wyoming Outdoor Program is hosting its much awaited outdoor gear swap. The event begins at 11am on Saturday in the UW Union. However, be sure to arrive early, as the crowds begin to build long before the doors are opened.