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,... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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...