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College: A Parent’s Steppingstone

09/25/2025 /  Cera "Percy” Pearson

Whether you planned to be a parent or it sprung onto you as shockingly quick as Wyoming winters... “mom”, “dad”, or what-have-you, isn’t the end-all of your identity. Far too often parents face the stigma that once they have a child, that’s...

Too Much Caffeine

09/24/2025 /  Madison Blake

Caffeine is one of those things that keeps the world running. Myself, and so many people at Western, drink caffeine every day.

AI Is a Tool, and You Are the Master

09/23/2025 /  Cera "Percy” Pearson

Much like calculators were once shunned, artificial intelligence (or large language models depending on your fancy) now stands on the frontlines of academic discourse. Do you remember being told that you wouldn’t have a calculator everywhere you...

Unearthing History: The Story Behind Rock Springs’ Lost Chinatown

09/19/2025 /  Mikayla Wonnacott

Rock Springs, Wyoming, known as the “Home of the 56 Nationalities” commemorated a significant moment in its history on September 1, 2025. Nearly 200 people gathered to mark the 140th anniversary of the 1885 Chinese Massacre. The event included...

Houston, We Have Anxiety: Tips to Achieve Escape Velocity

09/18/2025 /  Cera "Percy” Pearson

In rapidly evolving times, it can be hard not to worry about what the future holds. We’re all at different points in our lives – some of us are older adults who made the brave choice to come back to college, others went from high school to college...

Cosmic Wiener

09/17/2025 /  Brittany Gomez

I held Oppy while they gave him the shot. Like most wiener dogs, he is difficult to hold due to his long body shape and short little legs. He was so long, in fact, that his head was always somewhere in the present while his tail trailed somewhere...

 

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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!