Articles by author: Davis Bonner

With finals just around the corner, students, especially freshmen, should be getting comfortable with the plethora of tests in the following days. With that in mind, there are some very constructive and easy ways to start preparing for those tests. A[more]

While there can be countless hours spent over tedious studying routines, there are still a few things that can be done for an extra edge on the day of a final to help you fair better on your tests. Collegeatlas.org brings three easy tips to the table[more]

‘Spectacle Emporium’ offers chance to see Old West through eyewear

I was just looking for sunglasses. What I found was a small portal in Laramie that took me back to the old west at a place known as Optical Fashions of Wyoming or The Spectacle Emporium. Through the shop are antiques dating back to the 18th and 19th [more]

Mint good first step for indoor gardens

As the weather gets warmer, thoughts of green pastures and blooming flowers drift through the mind. Then those dreams can be quickly snatched away by the cruel shifts in Wyoming weather. Still, there are a few ways to restore hope things may be impro[more]

We, The Branding Iron, were wondering where to get the best bang for our buck for our in-between class snack rush. We all know the necessity of staying fueled up when the rough times in the semester hit. To find this out, we checked prices at a few d[more]

Teams compete for $10,000 in entrepreneur competition

There are many theories on how Walmart and other major corporations are wiping out small businesses by the handful, but there are still places that are doing their best to help small business flourish. The University of Wyoming has sponsored the Annu[more]

New local business works to build customer base

In the world of Wal-mart and Apple, it can be a daunting task for anyone to start their own business, no matter the amount of experience. One 24-year-old, however, has ventured out on his own here in Laramie. Brian Harrington just started his own bus[more]

Altitude serves taste of Wyoming through their brewery

Brewers use different styles and flavors to make a dozen unique beers No one has to travel far if looking for refreshing replacements for a Coors or Bud Light. Altitudes, a restaurant here in Laramie, does its own brewing. Nathan Venner, the head bre[more]