Boo at the U is back for its annual fall festival full of treats, eats, and tons of fun. Noted on TWU’s traditions page as one of the holidays the university celebrates yearly, Boo at the U is not an event students should miss. Over 3000 children attend yearly to show off their costumes and collect candy. Located on the corner of Bell and Administration Drive on TWU’s Denton campus,…
The following report covers the week of Monday, Sept. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 2. Houston Center Wednesday, Sept. 25, an incident of voyeurism was reported at the Houston Center and is still currently active. Lowry Woods Community A theft of less than $100 was reported in the Lowry Woods Community Oct. 1 at 9:20 a.m. The case is currently still active. Article written on Oct. 2.
For any students interested in crafting, TWU has the event for them. Monday, Oct. 15, the Student Union Office is hosting a Pinterest Party: Chopped Edition. This event will take place from 4-7 p.m. on TWU’s Denton campus in the Maroon Lobby of the Student Union. Attendants will be given a basket full of four mystery items that they will have to use to make their most creative craft. Event…
The Theater department has been preparing since May for their first show of the 2018-2019 season, “The Birds.” On Wednesday, Oct. 11, they will take the stage at 8 p.m. in the Redbud Theater Complex. Undergraduate students Alandra Baptiste, Walker Delk, Michael Diaz and Bryce Neel make up the entire four-person cast. Written by Connor McPherson, this play was adapted from Daphne du Maurier’s novelette published in 1952. This novelette,…
In efforts to keep students informed, The Lasso is bringing back a weekly Police Blotter that will feature crime reported on campus for the previous week. This blotter will cover crime reported for the week of Sept. 17 to Sept. 24. Lowry Woods Community On Tuesday, Sept. 18, a theft of less than $100 was reported at 3:00 p.m. The report was cleared by other means. No other on-campus crimes…
TWU’s 2018 fall semester brings with it a larger and more diverse student body. The university has reported a rise in preliminary fall enrollment numbers over last year with enrollment having risen “0.3 percent to 15,526 students,” according to a TWU news release. A significant portion of the increase comes from graduate students, whose enrollment numbers rose 12 percent over last year, and Hispanic students, of which enrollment rose 3.7…
Students, this weekend is your chance to show off the TWU campus to your family. Starting Friday, Oct. 5, the annual TWU Family Weekend will commence at 5:30p.m. with a tailgating party before the TWU volleyball game. Check-in for family weekend will begin at 5 p.m. on Hubbard Lawn before the tailgate. Students can register their family at check-in if they did not register online. Registration prices are $40 for…
Students looking to gain skills in the kitchen this semester need look no further than the Student Union. The new Pioneer Kitchen, a joint-venture between TWU and the university’s subcontractors that provide on-campus dining, Chartwells, just recently opened. The Teaching Kitchen will regularly host one class a month in the Underground, though more may be organized upon request for special events. Each class invites 12 to 14 attendees to learn kitchen…
TWU students voted to raise the fee in order to build a new student union in Feb. of 2015. Since then, construction has stretched out its legs all over the Denton campus, but what students used to call Hubbard Hall continues to arouse excitement and rumors concerning the new student union and what it will be like. The Lasso is the first to share confirmed information with the entire…
In May of 2015, a Tyler newspaper quoted a then 19-year-old Hannah Werchan in a story about conquering challenges through visual and performance arts at her high school, All Saints Episcopal School. In the article, Werchan said, “I have a passion for art. I feel like I could become something with it.” Little did she know her art would take her somewhere as far as Washington D.C. Now, 22-year-old senior art…
Parking Permits As the school year starts, parking spots will begin to fill up. Having a parking permit will help students find a spot closer to the classrooms. Parking permits are for sale through the TWU Department of Public Safety. Student permits are $70, motorcycle permits are $35 and bicycle parking is always free. Free Parking This year, the Denton Bible Church will provide free parking to students with…
Outdoor Adventures Each year, the TWU Fitness and Recreation Center hosts multiple outdoor adventures that are open to students and range from kayaking, hiking, caving and horseback riding. This semester, there will be seven trips available that will cost between $10 and $40 per student. Each student must pre-register to reserve their spot. To register, visit the front desk of the Fitness and Recreation Center during their hours of operation….
To keep in touch with creativity during the first week of the fall semester, the Student Union Programming is hosting Painting at the Fountain on Saturday, Sep 1. Meet up with other TWU students at the Hubbard Lawn for two hours of friends, fun and fresh paint. Admission to the event is free to TWU students, faculty and staff. Students will be guided through a painting of the new mascot,…
With the start of a new semester comes a new wave of Pioneer pride for the sports teams of TWU. The soccer and volleyball teams have not taken much of a summer break because they are already back in the grind for victory. With the construction of the new dorms, TWU’s previous soccer fields have been destroyed. Do not fret, however, for the grand opening of TWU’s brand new…
Welcome back to TWU in Denton! It’s time to gear up for a brand new semester. This is my favorite time of the year to stock up on new binders, fresh pens and finely tune my new schedule. One of my favorite peers, Hannah Diaz, told me that she creates detailed hourly schedules to prepare for the semester. Diaz said, “This helps me mentally prepare for each day, and it…
Classes are starting back up, and students and professors alike are in the process of learning about each other. Professors are learning names, and students are learning teaching styles, but many students forget that their professors are real human beings with real lives outside of the classroom. On Monday, Aug 27, the TWU Dallas campus will be hosting a tea and treats party for TWU faculty, staff and students….
Mary Joyce Newsom is a well known individual in TWU’s occupational therapy community; the official TWU Houston website describes Newsom as an individual who made a difference through “her professional contributions and personal qualities” in the field of Occupational Therapy. Newsome had such an impact on TWU and the field of occupational therapy that since 1982, TWU has been giving out the Mary Joyce Newsom award in hopes of honoring…