February 2021 -

Over 100 residents at Texas Woman’s University were displaced after Winter Storm Uri brought damage to campus buildings — several of them residence halls —…

Staff Recs

I would recommend Rotten Mango, which is a true crime podcast that sheds light on a lot of international cases that are not as well-known.
– Stephanie Vo (Graphic Designer)

I would recommend Zodiac! I think that it’s a really interesting movie and the fact that it occurred in real life leaves an unsettling feeling after watching it. Do be advised though, it might be a bit too much to watch if you are someone who doesn’t watch thriller/horror movies.
– Amanda Ezeigbo (Reporter)

I would tell you to read “10 Days in a Madhouse” by Nellie Bly. Bly was a journalist who, in 1887, feigned insanity in order to be involuntarily committed into an asylum. Originally published as a series of articles, they were later turned into a book that exposed the horrors of asylums and led to a grand jury investigation and reforms for correctional facilities.
– Isabella Castillo (Reporter)

I would say watch The Keepers on Netflix (with trigger warning discretion) which reveals firsthand accounts of the corruption leading to the murder of Catherine Cesnik.
– Annalise Soto (Copy Editor)

Posts published in February 2021

Lowry residents displaced amid water leaks, broken sprinklers caused by Winter Storm Uri

Where to get help if you’re still recovering from Winter Storm Uri

Fit & Rec to establish esports, video game programming

New pilot program offers free frozen meals to students

Briefly: Casting open for drag show, new programs offer student support, risk management relocating

Denton, Houston classes move online next week amid building damage, boil water notices

Denton campus under boil water notice

Classes canceled through Friday amid winter storms, blackouts

Redbud Theatre’s ‘Electra’ revives Greek classic

TWU transitions classes online amid winter weather

COVID update: 11 in isolation, 74 in quarantine as campus gets new on-site testing provider

Athletics update: Gymnastics dominates in weekend meet while soccer, basketball face losses

Briefly: Pioneer Pride Dance adds new members, Redbud nominations open

Former TWU professor dies of COVID-19 complications