President Donald Trump endorsed the Republican replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act March 6, a plan that does not protect all citizens, especially low income Americans with health problems. This plan will, thank God, prohibit insurance companies form denying coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions and will allow children to stay on their parent’s insurance until they are 26 years old. Unfortunately, this plan uses age-based tax credits…
Coming from the man who spent eight years claiming President Obama wasn’t born in America, it should be no surprise that President Donald Trump would also stir up other harmful conspiracies. But the conspiracy that vaccines cause children to develop autism spectrum disorder has had, and can continue to have, detrimental effects on our country. In a meeting with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and educators on Feb. 14, Trump…
College students can easily get caught up in a pattern of studying, studying and studying, but to break the monotonous routine and shake up the way you look at the world around you, listening to podcasts can be an easy way to relax while still staying engaged and updated in today’s society. Here are some of The Lasso’s top suggestions for podcasts. “TED Radio Hour:” College students who are fans…
Full disclosure: I’m a huge fan of Star Wars. I was six years old when the original movie hit the big screen and I haven’t missed any in the series over the years. I even dressed as Darth Vader for Halloween once in the 80’s. Alas, if you are looking for a critical eye on the most recent release in the saga, you might not find it here. This will…
A delicious combination of texture and a mix of flavors that zing and spark the buds, Vietnamese spring rolls are an affordable and simple dish that start off the rainy season well. I love spring rolls. I cannot tell you how many spring rolls I could eat before I start to feel sick. By nature, they are very filling depending on which ingredients you choose to use. The great thing…
Now is the time for me to put down my pen and paper, look up from my desk and embrace the world. After almost four years of working at The Lasso and one year as your Editor-in- Chief, I am about to embark on a new journey—that disgusting thing we call “adulthood.” While I’m thrilled to be graduating this May, I am going to miss The Lasso dearly. I will…
Texas Woman’s University has been blazing a trail for the underdogs since its conception. First, in 1901, it was white women, then women of color in the mid-1960s and eventually even men in the early 70’s. So why is it now, in 2017, that TWU has gone from blazing trails to following the leader? The topic I am referencing to is that of our Transgender and Gender-nonconforming population here at TWU….
It is now 2017 and that means there are big changes. It’s a new year, a new semester and a new shift in politics. Inauguration day has come and gone, and with it, a new president has been put in the White House. You can like it. You don’t have to like it. Either way, you do have to pay attention. When the going gets tough, it’s tempting to throw…
Network Neutrality is the idea that Internet service providers should treat all data on the web equally without discrimination towards certain websites, users or applications. Effectively, it creates an equal playing field for all types of content to compete fairly. Without it, ISPs could allow certain companies to pay to prioritize their own data over others, creating an “Internet Fast Lane.” Net Neutrality is key to ensuring an open…
Regardless of major, all students can benefit from basic programming skills. Understanding programming fundamentals can improve technical literacy and problem-solving skills. These online resources, and others, can streamline the process for beginners and provide a jumping off place to advance these skills. Free Code Camp “Campers” at Free Code Camp have access to nearly 800 hours of programming curriculum and certificates to prove completion of the studies. At…
Having only one semester left in college tends to make one reflective of the time spent there. I’ve been in college since Fall 2010, making my total time in college close to seven years. Don’t even get me started on why it took so long. But, having had a pretty extensive college experience, I thought I’d share some things I’ve learned. Without further to do, I give you… Tips for…
CNN reported this to be the lowest voter turnout in 20 years, and many people are furious with those of us who chose not to vote. I am one of those people and I am a bit furious with me, too. Over the course of this election, it has been the general consensus of many Americans – myself included – that voting for one of the major party candidates was…
The impact of Star Wars is lost on too many young kids and even adults. They simply see a franchise with no real importance. Unlike them, the VHS copies I had were my most prized possessions. It is funny really when you look at the old version and see these beautiful scenes — the Empire’s military strength and the Death Star suspended in space — when you later learn that…
Eggnog is already in stores, Kroger smells like cinnamon, and holiday decorations fill the aisles at Hobby Lobby. It’s the only time of year where excessive baking is totally acceptable. I took a recipe from the blog, “Oh She Glows,” which I definitely recommend. The author had adapted a previous pumpkin bread recipe to make muffins. The recipe ingredients are listed in the side bar; feel free to cut it…
Dictionary.com officially coins Christmas as “the annual festival of the Christian church commemorating the birth of Jesus, celebrated on December 25 and now generally observed as a legal holiday and an occasion for exchanging gifts.” However, followers of Christianity do not have a 100 percent accurate date of birth for their savior, Jesus Christ. Despite this fact, celebrations of Christmas date all the way back to B.C. 336 with the…
The argument against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick choosing not to stand during the national anthem in protest of police brutality against people of color is that it’s somehow disrespectful to our troops or anti-American. That must mean that brown and Black-ness is inherently anti-American and our veterans fought for nothing. After a tremendous amount of backlash from Twitter thugs and Facebook fiends, Kaepernick explained his reasoning behind the…
The past five years has left Syria a worn-torn country with its people fleeing their homes. Syrian nationals have become internationally displaced people (IDP) and refugees, however they have had trouble finding safe and welcoming countries they can flee to, and the United States hasn’t been an extremely welcoming host. Now don’t get me wrong America has helped refugees. The Obama administration increased the number of refugees it will accept…