ugust 1984 rural Wyoming; my pregnant mother rode a Honda motorcycle to the night shift at a local 7-11. I was born a week later. I watched my father tame and gain the trust of the most unholy beasts. I was blessed with the most adventurous parents,...
"Hey hon, why don’t you head home? I can get these last two bodies tonight. You have a family to go to,” Lafayette told her orderly, “It’s Thanksgiving, Mark.”
I sat down to interview Dr. Christopher Esing, historian and Western’s very own history professor, about the Black Panther Party for Self Defense (Black Panther). A paramilitary group, the Black Panthers emerged during the Black Power Movement...
In the previous article ‘Why We Celebrate Black History Month’, the tip of the iceberg was barely scraped. To fully honor history, it has to be considered from several angles.
It is said that Wyoming is a small town with very long streets. Translation: we Wyoming residents tend to know people from all over the state and those folks are likely to know others who know us. It is a good place to live, if you are a good person,...
Our campus is nestled at the foot of White Mountain in the middle of the Red Desert and supports over 4,000 students a year. Western houses the natural history museum, art gallery, library, theater, fitness facilities, game room, and pool, all under one roof. Take a guided or self-guided tour!