Wesley Kempton
What is the Best Drive-Thru in Laramie? – Survey of the Day
With the Laramie weather shaping up, many of us in town are venturing out of the house for the first time in months. Embracing this fleeting period of warm weather, it is not uncommon in Laramie to grab food as quickly as possible and taking that with us somewhere, to be enjoyed in the nice weather.
Biggest Win of Cowboy Basketball’s Regular Season? – Survey of the Day
Following a rough couple of seasons on the basketball court for the Wyoming Cowboys and with the addition of several new faces (coaches among them), expectations for the 2011-2012 Cowboys were not as high as in years past. This may be why some have said that the purpose of expectations is for them to be surpassed...
What New Sport Would You Like to See at UW? – Survey of the Day
Last week, a $250,000 proposal to study the feasibility of reviving the University of Wyoming’s baseball and softball programs was voted down in the state legislature.
Who is Your Favorite Cowgirl Basketball Player? – Survey of the Day
In a season that has had it’s share of ups and downs, the Cowgirls basketball team has had a remarkable run in conference play.
A Festivus for the Rest of Us
Whenever I hear someone say to me, “Happy Holidays!” I typically assume they are referring to Festivus.
5 Ways to Tolerate Your "Loved Ones" this Holiday Season
Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year, Old Year, Birthday; whatever it is you're celebrating this year, odds are you are going to be getting together with family. Yes, we all love family, and yes, it is good to spend quality time with family; but for many of us, five minutes is enough quality family time to last an entire year. F
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Best Stocking Stuffers – Wes’ Top 10
For many of us, the conclusion of Thanksgiving has opened the doors to the gift-giving season. Some got the gift-purchasing out of the way on Black Friday, but others still have no idea what to get family and friends. While everyone has unique preferences of what gifts they might want to receive, and every family celebrates holidays in their own unique way, here are a few gift ideas to put in the
Thanksgiving TV Times
Whether it’s the tryptophan in turkey, the over-eating that comes with Thanksgiving dinner, or the energy needed to maintain civility with family members; Thanksgiving is a holiday that frequently ends up in front of a TV.
UW Cadets Honor POW/MIA on Veterans Day
Each day at Prexy’s Pasture, the American Flag flies high above the campus of the University of Wyoming. Above the tree line and above a University of Wyoming flag, the stars and stripes wave through rain, shine, snow and wind.
On Veterans Day, an additional flag will be flying with old glory. A black and white silhouette with the words “POW/MIA,” “YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.”
Ghoulish Gaffes You Can Avoid…
Synonymous with Halloween is the question, “Trick Or Treat?!?!” In fact, this symbolic slogan for dressing up and taking candy from strangers is now more of a verb than it is a question, as in, “I’m going to go trick-or-treating this year, I don’t care if I am a college graduate!” In association with this phrase, we think of candy, costumes, fall colors, pumpkins, we think of fun. Unfortunately