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Tales and Traditions: Folklife in Wyoming

Folklife is a complex, important and large component of culture. It encompasses the art, traditions and knowledge that passes down among a group of people and can be seen through dance, music, artwork, storytelling, ceremonies and belief sharing. While sometimes … Continue reading

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Beanies, Brooms and Bother: UW Freshmen Get the Initiation Treatment

Let’s dig into the archives to highlight a couple of old-time UW freshman traditions. A once constant sight on the University of Wyoming campus was the sight of freshmen wearing beanies. According to a September 1967 article in the UW … Continue reading

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