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Western named to College Raptor’s 2024 “Hidden Gems” list for Colorado

Western named to College Raptor’s 2024 “Hidden Gems” list for Colorado

by Brian Wagenaar | Sep 1, 2023 | News

On Aug. 28, College Raptor, a college research and information service, named Western its number one Hidden Gem college in Colorado, ahead of Fort Lewis College and Colorado State University-Pueblo. The ranking takes into account academic quality and accessibility,...
Editorial: Despite some limited progress, Western has plenty of room for improvement on LGBTQ+ issues

Editorial: Despite some limited progress, Western has plenty of room for improvement on LGBTQ+ issues

by Brian Wagenaar | Aug 15, 2023 | Opinion

Spectrum’s 2022 “Drag Me to the Grave” show, featuring Ava Garcia. Photo: Kayla Kimball When recruiting LGBTQ+ students in the digital age, it’s critically important for colleges to score high on the Campus Pride Index (CPI), a project of the...
Opinion: In the face of a global climate emergency, Western must divest from fossil fuels

Opinion: In the face of a global climate emergency, Western must divest from fossil fuels

by Brian Wagenaar | Aug 4, 2023 | Opinion

The People’s Climate March in New York, way back in 2014. Craig Ruttle The roots of divestment This past May, Western announced it would incorporate its nonprofit foundation, the financial, donations, and investment arm of the university, under the university’s...
Gunnison’s Lowline Fire grows, remains uncontained as firefighters light backburns

Gunnison’s Lowline Fire grows, remains uncontained as firefighters light backburns

by Brian Wagenaar | Jul 28, 2023 | News

This article was updated on Aug. 1 at 1:30 p.m. MST The Lowline Fire burns on July 26. Photo: Abigail Krueger Firefighting crews are currently working to contain the Lowline Fire, which began the morning of Wednesday, July 26 with a lightning strike about 11 miles...
Editorial: In defense of diversity at Western — and across the higher education landscape

Editorial: In defense of diversity at Western — and across the higher education landscape

by Brian Wagenaar | Jul 24, 2023 | Opinion

Amidst fervent attacks on affirmative action and the overlying concept of diversity, Western should redouble its efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate a diverse student body. Precious Allen checks people into Western’s 2022 Lu’au, put on by the Asian and...
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