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Last November, Colorado voted to legalize “magic mushrooms” — Here’s what the Western community should know about the psychedelic ballot initiative
On Nov. 8, 2022 Coloradans took to the polls across the state (or more accurately, they dutifully and carefully bubbled in their mail ballots) to decriminalize so-called “magic mushrooms” — read more about what the ballot initiative means for Coloradans.
10 key takeaways from Gunnison’s wolf reintroduction meeting with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife held a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Western to discuss the controversial topic of wolf reintroduction — here’s ten things to know.
As the spring semester kicks off, Western’s student government president Kyla Engleman provides a midyear update on SGA
Get the update on Western’s student government happenings as the spring semester begins.
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First-year Western student dies off campus
Western first-year business student Aidan Lincoln was found dead in his home on Monday, Jan. 9. In an all-campus email sent Monday evening, university president Brad Baca wrote "Aidan was found unresponsive in his off-campus residence, and we are in contact with his...
Contagious curiosity, passion, and care: A conversation with Western’s fundraising ace Mike LaPlante on the Elevate Western campaign
Western’s fundraising expert Mike LaPlante speaks to his background, the status of the university’s Elevate Western campaign, and the reasons that benefactors give.
Western’s Energy Management program — Equipping students for meaningful, solutions-driven careers
In the midst of a revitalization, the Energy Management program gets a curriculum overhaul to boost its enrollment and stay up with industry trends.
Becoming a part of the community — Rebecca Briesmoore discusses her Peace Corps experience in Panama, the volunteer application process, and Western’s Peace Corps Prep program
Rebecca Breismoore, Western’s Peace Corps Prep liaison, discusses the application process, language learning, cultural humility, why you should join, and more.
Western business professor Jessica Laramie wins Colorado energy education award
Dr. Jessica Laramie was recognized on Dec. 14 for her outstanding work as a Colorado educator in the energy industry when she received the 2022 Denver Association of Professional Landmen Education Award.
Wildlife, gatekeeping, and AllTrails, oh my! A guide to addressing thorny issues facing Colorado recreationists
Navigating the ethics of outdoor recreation, public land impacts, and outdoor access can be difficult, but recreation writer Courtney King explains how education and restoration provide pathways to tackle an inherently thorny issue.
Black Tears
A poem from Emma Omid
Jennifer DeBoer, Western’s Outdoor Industry MBA program director, on her background, the strength of Western’s faculty, and a vision for credential programs
After a search process, it was announced that assistant professor of business administration Dr. Jennifer DeBoer will become the OIMBA program director, effective Jan 1, 2023.
Photo feature: Western men’s hockey takes on Colorado College
On Friday, Nov. 11, Western’s men’s hockey squared off against in-state rival Colorado College.
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