Texas Woman’s University, through the office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach and its partners, is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events and discussions aimed at honoring the legacy of African-American culture. For more than four decades, America has honored African-American legends with the national celebration that is Black History Month. The holiday grew
Independent media is essential to university communities
Free speech area attracts religious group
February 13th, a group of 12 men between the ages of 18-50 years old gathered in the free speech area next to the student union on TWU Denton campus. The men do not go to Texas Woman’s University and wouldn’t say if they were students elsewhere when asked. Their message was religious and loud, and
Hurricane Harvey still affects Houston residents
Two years after Harvey, downtown Houston may appear unscathed to the outside observer. The traffic is at its normal pace, the streets and sidewalks have been repaired, and life seems to buzz on in the long-term aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Houston residents, however, have not forgotten the 134 mph wind speeds or the
Moody recognized as student-athlete of the month
Basketball gains ground after slow start to the season
With two wins in the past week, Texas Woman’s University Basketball is progressing on their win-loss ratio after overcoming their seven-streak loss with a win against Cameron University Saturday, Jan. 19 and a one-point loss to Eastern New Mexico Thursday, Jan. 24. The Pioneers traveled to Canyon Saturday, Jan. 26 to take on the
TWU to take students on a trip to the Mavs game
Calling all current TWU students, faculty, and staff: if you are a lover of basketball, TWU Student Life is offering a trip to the Dallas Mavericks game Friday, Feb. 8 against the Milwaukee Bucks. For $10 a ticket, TWU will offer a shuttle to the game from campus and court-side seats for the pregame
Phil predicts an early spring- here’s why the world cares
Groundhogs are part of the rodent family, officially known as “Marmots.” These animals weigh approximately eight pounds, burrow deep inside the earth for their homes and some people believe that they have the power to predict weather patterns. Mauricio Guitron, a marketing professional with National Today, surveyed over 1,000 people and
How another government shutdown could affect North Texas residents
With threats from President Trump to shut the government down again in just a few weeks or declare a national emergency to fund border security, The Lasso takes a closer look at what another shutdown could mean for Texas residents. The government shutdown is over – for now. Jan. 25, President Trump ended
Crime Blotter
This week’s blotter will cover Jan. 21-28. Mary Hufford Hall– Possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than two ounces of marijuana were reported at Mary Hufford Hall in the Lowry Woods Community Tuesday, Jan. 22. The offense was cleared by adult arrest. Stark Hall – Marijuana odor was reported at Stark Hall Thursday, Jan.
New general counsel brings years of experience to TWU
Two weeks ago, Texas Woman’s University welcomed Katherine Green on campus to take her new title as the general counsel and associative vice president for compliance. She is already making herself at home on the 14th floor of the ACT building. Green may be new to the university, but the
Pioneers dominate at weekend quad meet, discuss outlook for season
The TWU Gymnastics team came out on top over the weekend quad meet at Denton’s Kitty Magee Arena, scoring a 194.300 in their best performance of the season. Sunday, Jan. 27, the Pioneers faced off against three rivals in the first home-based quad meet of the season. Centenary College, the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the
Lady Pioneers overcome the odds
Last week, the TWU basketball team took on the challenge of breaking a seven-game losing streak. Going into a tug of war match during overtime, the final scoreboard was indefinite. However, with the odds stacked against them and the stakes high, the Pioneers pulled through with a 72-70 triumph over Cameron University’s Lady Aggies
Netflix and Empowerment: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Try saying that five times fast. Set in 1946 England, this Netflix original film based on the novel by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer brings to life the heartwarming tale of an adventurous young woman named Juliet Ashton and her discovery of one quite peculiar,
TWU celebrates two-month anniversary of Star nomination
TWU’s College of Professional Education is still flying high two months after an early win for its teacher-education project. Wednesday marks the 60-day anniversary of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s announcement naming TWU’s Teach Denton collaborative as a finalist in the 18th annual Star Award competition. Teach Denton: Supporting Teacher Pathways and Teacher Effectiveness, sponsored
Rock it at “Girl’s Night”
Come to the Fitness and Recreation Center for “Girl’s Night” April 3r, and bring a trustworthy friend to learn the basics of rock wall climbing. Climbing wall supervisor Jamie Esparza will be walking the attendees through rope and wall techniques at a beginner level, but all level climbers are welcome
Taking care of the community
Students may often find themselves looking for a way to give back. As Ghandi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” For students looking to better their community and better themselves, Student Life and Denton Serves offer a wide range of programs and non-profits