by Top o the World Staff | Aug 20, 2023 | Features
By Andrew Wayrynen Dr. Steven D Parker, Western’s new VP of inclusivity. To boil water, you need a heat source, water, and a pot capable of handling the heat. To shift the culture of a university to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, you need a... 
by Top o the World Staff | Aug 18, 2023 | Features
By Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter W’s up! With new student orientation kicking off this week, Western welcomes the newest batch of Mountaineers, including the university’s freshman class, slated to graduate in 2027. These newly minted Mountaineer students come to... 
by Top o the World Staff | Aug 10, 2023 | Features
By Kira Cordova The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Gothic, CO sustains long-term data collection and scientific study with the help of student researchers, providing critical insight into the effects of climate change on the Gunnison Valley — and... 
by Top o the World Staff | Jul 17, 2023 | Features
By Courtney King After decades of protesting against potential mining operations on Mount Emmons, commonly referred to as Red Lady, recent protection of the area served as a long-awaited sigh-of-relief for many in the Gunnison Basin. Recently, I spoke with Julie... 
by Top o the World Staff | Jul 7, 2023 | Features
By Rebecca Briesmoore Rebecca Briesmoore is a Water Resources Engineer and Project Manager for the Colorado River District, a local government agency that represents water users in 15 counties on the Western Slope of Colorado, including Gunnison County. She...