Coach Stidham threw opening pitch, Pioneer Voices sang National Anthem for TWU night at the ballpark
Last Tues., April 25 the Rangers’ second game in the series with the Minnesota Twins was TWU night. Softball head coach Genny Stidham threw out the first pitch to first base coach Hector Ortiz. The Pioneer Voices, an extra-curricular women’s ensemble sang the National Anthem before the game began.
Art and Jazz returns to Denton
In its 37th year, the Arts and Jazz Festival featured seven stages, fine arts, rock climbing, amusement rides, inflatables, face painting, street food and more on April 28 through April 30. Festival headliners included Jack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane, Matt Garrison, Aaron Neville, and Brace Combo. Festival-goers enjoyed a sunny two and a half days of art, music, and culture in downtown Denton.ival-goers enjoyed a sunny two and a half days…
Police Chief Announces Retirement and Successor
Executive Director of Public Safety Elizabeth Pauley, TWU’s first female police chief, announced her retirement from the university’s Department of Public Safety after 23 years of service. Interim Executive Director of Public Safety Samuel Garrison will lead DPS after Pauley’s retirement on May 31. Pauley first came to TWU in 1977 as a sergeant and worked off and on for DPS whenever her husband’s work in the Airforce brought her…
Dr. Calabrese Set To Retire After 36 Years At TWU
Whether it is a lecture, his artwork or talking about the Yankee’s, any interaction with John Calabrese is a passionate one. After 35 years of educating students at TWU, Fine Art Professor John Calabrese, PhD. will retire at the end of this semester. Hailing from Atlantic City, New Jersey, Calabrese spent his childhood in the same neighborhood, Duck Town, that his father and mother had lived their whole lives. Growing…
Trump’s First 100 Days Update
With the end of President Trump’s first 100 days in office on Sat., April 29, it is time to reflect back on his presidency these past three months. As the first president with no military, political or government experience, President Trump’s journey was likened to climbing “Mount Everest as it’s as steep as they come and ice-covered, and he didn’t bring very many knowledgeable Sherpas with him” by director…
France, What Are You Doing?
Considering France’s upcoming runoff election between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen on May 7, I decided to write another letter from Lady Liberty to express my opinion about France’s situation. My dearest France, What on earth are you doing? It appears you’re not feeling well and that must be why you’re making strange decisions. You presented your citizens with 11 candidates for president and you gave Le Pen, a…
No Ring by Spring
Spring has brought wetter weather, blooming flowers and an abundance of left hand bling. During our early twenties, we have friends nursing hangovers, raising babies and of course, tying the knot. Even though I am not against the idea of marriage, I have a tendency to cringe anytime one of my friends gets engaged. Not because of the person they are marrying, but mainly because I still feel like a…
TWU Dallas 2017 Redbud Awards
Outstanding Faculty – Deborah Buckingham, OT Associate Clinical Professor Outstanding Staff – Margaret Ramos, PT Supplemental Lab Coordinator Outstanding Student Leader – Kanthi Potla, School of Management Outstanding Student Leader – Lalita Chan, Nursing Outstanding Student Leader – Lauren Howerton, PT Outstanding Student Leader – Emily Rich, OT Outstanding Student Organization – Women’s Health Student Advocate Association
Pioneers Sweep Final Home Series
In the final home series of the 2017 season, the Pioneers swept the Falcons of the University of Texas at Permian Basin 3-0. Texas Woman’s 5, Texas-Permian Basin 4 In game one, the Pioneers and Falcons were scoreless throughout the first three and a half innings. However, that changed as junior Infielder Alexis Elizondo hit a single to left center field to score senior Pitcher Hailey Dixon and senior…
Don’t miss out, go to DanceMakers
The DanceMakers Concert Series is coming back to the Margo Jones Performance Hall on Thurs., April 27 at 4 p.m., Fri., April 28 at 7 p.m. and Sat., April 29 at 7 p.m. Every semester, this concert series debuts the original works of students, faculty and guest artists on the Denton campus. Seven students, four of which are graduating M.F.A. students, choreographed this semester’s performances. According to a TWU News…
Convocation
TWU’s new twist to this year’s convocation made the homecoming event more engaging and entertaining while still celebrating the university’s accomplishments and past. Convocation began as usual with the procession of TWU faculty in their graduation regalia into the Margo Jones Performance Hall where senior Drama major Nolan Chapa greeted the audience and explained that he would now be stepping in to the role of Dr. Louis Herman Hubbard, President…
A More Honest Love Story
Creators seem to love Netflix’s tendency to grant creators greater freedoms than traditional cable networks, and their subscribers love it too. With so much discussion surrounding Netflix originals like “Stranger Things,” “Sense 8,” and “Orange is the New Black,” it’s no surprise that a “handsoff” approach is effective. The second season of the Netflix original “Love” is no different. “Love” portrays a more honest story of courtship, without using tired…