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Western Theatre Company Produces First Annual Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival

Western’s own student-run theatre company prepares to bring live theatre to the Gunnison Valley this summer.

Top o the World Staff | Apr 21, 2021 | 0 Comments

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

How Western students advocate for survivors.

Top o the World Staff | Apr 21, 2021 | 3 min read

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Western Students Advocate Safety Upgrades

Western Students Advocate Safety Upgrades

This past fall, student safety concerns became prominent following vehicle break-ins, smashed Western building windows, and racially motivated incidents.

Top o the World Staff | Apr 7, 2021 | 3 min read

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Tynan

A poem by Claire Burianek

Top o the World Staff | Mar 25, 2021 | 3 min read

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Away We Go

A poem by Claire Burianek

Top o the World Staff | Mar 25, 2021 | 2 min read

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Western Colorado University’s Wellness Fair

Western Colorado University’s Wellness Fair

Teaching wellbeing in uncertain times.

Top o the World Staff | Mar 25, 2021 | 2 min read

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Highlights From February SGA Forum

Highlights From February SGA Forum

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Student Government Association at Western hosted a virtual open forum for students to learn about and discuss coming changes from the Strategic Resource Allocation initiative.

Top o the World Staff | Mar 25, 2021 | 3 min read

Top o’ the World celebrates 100 years!

See a few front pages from our past

Top o' the World newspapers from 1980s

Top o' the World newspaper from 1980s

Top o' the World newspaper from 1980s

Top o' the World newspaper from 2016

Top o' the World newspaper front page from 2016

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