This week, we asked our reporters to look back on the year so far and submit their favorite stories. We learn about cowboys in Italy that have a unique connection to American cowboys. We make a stop at one of the hardest endurance adventure races in the Lower 48. And, we hear from a UW professor on how ChatGPT may affect the college experience. Those stories and more.
Open Spaces, June 30, 2023
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