With the state fair season in full swing, everybody is excited to go down to Dallas and get themselves the turkey leg and funnel cake they’ve been craving all year; attracting a little under 2.5 million people in 2016 the state fair is one of the nation’s most well known and visited fairs. Although many people might not know it, Denton has it’s own special fair that brings joy to…
Park After Dark
Denton County Historical Park may seem normal during the day, but there is a whole other darker side once the sun goes down. Come and see what horrors Denton may hold on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. The Bayless-Selby House has probably never been anything of interest to the average eye, but the place actually has some secrets to offer to those who dare approach. On the night of Nov. 22 of 1919,…
Netflix and Run
Almost every student on campus wishes that he or she could work out more during the week. However, there are usually two things that stop them from doing so-time and motivation. It seems like there are never enough hours in a day on university time, and students rarely feel they have the time to take a breath, let alone work out. Sure, a full-blown workout may not fit into the crazy schedule of college,…
Dr. Jay-line Jane to Receive Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award
TWU will be honoring Dr. Jay-lin Jane with the Chancellor’s Alumni Excellence Award this Thursday, Oct. 19. Jane received a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry from TWU in 1978, and she has gone on to perform ground-breaking research in starch that has contributed to research in other fields that include colon cancer and diabetes research. Despite the accolades Jane has received throughout her career, she was surprised to receive this…
Puempel Set to Lead after Strong ’17 Season
Sophomore utility player Hazel Puempel is entering just her sophomore year at TWU, but she has already made a significant impact to TWU’s softball team. As a first-year, Puempel batted .372 with 32 RBI and 3 HR’s, and she was named All-LSC Second Team and made the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll in both the fall and the spring semesters. TWU softball is experiencing quite a bit of turnover…
Scary Fun at The Parker House
With Halloween just around the corner, there is a place here in Denton that is scary enough for you to check out if you are looking for some terror – The Parker House. What is so special about Parker’s house? Well, it used to be an old-fashioned funeral home before the 1940’s that families used to store deceased loved ones. Because the capability to store a body in cold…
Denton Community Market: Something for every Dentonite
First opening in April, 2010, the Denton Community Market has grown into an event that is woven into the fabric of Denton. What was once a monthly event with 15 vendors has blossomed into a weekly gathering of the Denton community that boasts an average of 70 vendors every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Executive Director Vicki Oppenheim was part of the DCM at its beginning as one…
Alternative spring break provides opportunity to make a difference
Spring Break options A hazy memory of a vacation filled with wild partying, sand and sunburns is likely what most college students have in mind when picturing spring break. For those who would spend their break making a difference in the surrounding community, volunteer services in the Center for Student Development sponsors Alternative Breaks. What alternative breaks consist of Alternative breaks are offered during specific weekends during the fall and…
National anthem protest continues to cause controversy
On August 26, 2016 the sports world was taken by storm when San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick received national attention for sitting during the national anthem prior to a game. A response to the systematic oppression of people of color by the police, Kaepernick told the National Football League media that he was ” not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people…
YOU Review
Overview: This book takes place in modern day New York where people post constantly about their daily lives. One morning, an aspiring writer, Guinevere Beck, goes into a bookstore where Joe Goldberg works, and what seems like a casual conversation with mild flirting turns into a hectic stalker story that turns tragic. Why it’s so good: This book is amazing, Stephen King even stated that it is “Hypnotic and scary….
Tailgate at TWU
Last Wednesday, the Student Government Association held a tailgate party before the soccer game against Texas A&M-Commerce. What was it for? The Student Organizations Council wanted to improve the attendance of students at the Pioneers’ games. By throwing this event, they hoped to gather a crowd for the Pioneers game that was playing that evening at 7 p.m. Vice President of External affairs at SOC Myah Anderson, said they…
Las Vegas
As many know, there was the deadliest mass shooting in US history in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 1, 2017 where 58 were killed and over 500 were injured. Since then there have been many ways people can help those affected by the shooting. Many have donated blood, raised money to cover hospital bills and lent out a hand for those needing condolence. How to Donate Donations are always welcome…
These filtered lives
Social media has wrecked us. Don’t get me wrong, I love Instagram and Twitter just as much as the next person, but I will also be the first to admit that this love sometimes costs me. Social media can turn into a trap if used in the wrong way, which more often than not, it is. Our next status update is often our biggest priority because we want the world to…
Backyard on Bell
It is Friday night and you are looking for somewhere to go and have some fun. The question is where do you go when you are a broke college student who also has some assignments you really need to do? Going out can be hard for any student because of the money issue and a limited amount of time before they have to hit the books again. However, everyone needs…
DIO offers free movie night
Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach is presenting the movie “Frida,” “a visual biography of Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into work.” The event is taking place at Lowry Woods apartments on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Bring and friend or two and come on down, because this is a free event. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits,…
Pioneer research on display at the mall
The TWU College of Arts and Sciences will be hosting the event “Pioneer Research at The Mall” on Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of this event is to make the public aware of the work being done at TWU. Allowing the community to learn more about TWU and what kind of work and research is being done here will ignite the public’s interest in attending…
Feel Better Fast with TWU CAPS
Everybody says that the years spent in a university will be some of the best years of your life. Although the years spent here at TWU will be some of the most memorable for many, students also experience a barrage of stress, challenges and general life struggles. For many, it is only a matter of time before deadlines, stress and lack of sleep get the better of them. As bad…