Uncategorized Archives - TWU Lasso

TWU DPS: more than just officers

September 24, 2018

TWU police officers’ goal is to ultimately keep the campus safe. Outside of work, each officer has their own passions. Officer Justin Weathers is no exception. Weathers has a true passion for singing and has been singing since his freshman year of high school. He received several scholarships to multiple colleges and ended up finishing with his Bachelor of Arts in Music at Missouri Valley College. “Singing, playing instruments, and…

National Suicide Prevention Week

September 10, 2018

As of 2018, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death across all ages in the United States, and it is the 2nd leading cause of death globally for ages 15-24, according to www.Save.org. Sept. 9-15 is National Suicide Prevention Week. This week is aimed at helping people around the nation to reach out and talk about mental health, whether it be positive or negative. Having a conversation about mental…

Sticking up for Stickler Syndrome

September 10, 2018

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…

Dallas campus holds Student Organization Fair

August 27, 2018

If you’re one of many students who does not live in Denton near our main campus, TWU’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Life are co-hosting an event for you at the Dallas campus. Next Tuesday from 12:00-1:00 pm in room 3620, you can enjoy a yummy soda pop float while learning about the many diverse student organizations that TWU has to offer. This is a great opportunity and…

Old hearts get new lives

April 17, 2018

Donate Life April is Donate Life Month across the nation. Healthy organs, eyes and tissues can be donated to others in need. These donated organs can help save or greatly improve someone else’s life. Donate Life is a non-profit organization that aims to help educate the public about the positive effects of donating. There are three types of donations- living donations include transplants of livers and kidneys, deceased donations can…

Photo of the week

March 7, 2018

Jordan Funk / The Lasso As seen on page one of The Lasso Vol.104, Iss. No. 8, printed on March 7, 2018.

Human Library visits TWU for the first time

For the first time ever, TWU will be hosting a Human Library on April 23 at the Blagg-Huey Library from 12 to 5 pm. According to the Human Library website, the organization is “A Worldwide Movement for Social Change” that loans out Living Books – real people who share their stories with the people who come to hear them. The idea of a Human Library, the organization’s website said, was…

February 28, 2018

Alumna recognized by CDC for anti-diabetes efforts

February 20, 2018

Diabetes: A Danger Recognized In a 2016 report published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the increase of diabetes occurrence was highlighted and analyzed, which resulted in a demand for public awareness of diabetes and prevention. The 2016 CDC report showed that during a 20 year period, the rate of diabetes occurrence in the United States has nearly doubled from 5.5 percent in 1994 to 9.3 percent…

‘I, Tonya’: Dark Portrayal of Unglamorous Celebrity

February 13, 2018

“I, Tonya” was an incredibly dark portrayal of the reality of Tonya Harding and her short-lived figure-skating career. The film is based on the true story of Tonya Harding and the scandal involving the career-shattering injury of Nancy Kerrigan. A Raw Truth “I, Tonya” is rated R for the vulgar language and domestic violence that make up a large portion of the film. While some may deem the amount of…

“Anthem” by Ayn Rand dystopia in 100 pages

February 13, 2018

Dystopian fiction is a classic trend in the science fiction genre, and this particular brand of storytelling has hit another surge of popularity with series such as “The Hunger Games,” “The Maze Runner,” “Divergent ” and others. However, the tradition of dystopian fiction has an exciting history of literature that some readers may not have yet explored. A short novella by Ayn Rand called “Anthem” comes to mind. Written in…

Diversity develops with annual diversity institute

As TWU students prepare to graduate and become contributing members of society, the need for them to refine attributes and skills that will make them successful individuals becomes crucial to their success, and TWU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is helping TWU students get closer to their personal and professional goals with their facilitating of the annual Diversity Institute. TWU CAPS describes their annual Diversity Institute, per their program flyer,…

February 13, 2018

General Counsel: little known office plays key role

November 8, 2017

Nov. 5 through 11 is national Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week, but for one Texas Woman’s University department, ethics and compliance are the focus all year long. The Office of General Counsel, or OGC, ensures that TWU acts with integrity and complies with local, state and federal laws regulations and policies. Striving to provide legal advice and representation to the institution, the OGC works behind the scenes to keep TWU…

It’s the hip thing to do

Known for its hipster culture and unique vibe, Denton is the little sister of Austin, Texas. Festivals are common, live music can be heard floating down the streets on a daily basis, and you may often see the downward dog being practiced on the Courthouse lawn- one thing that can be said about Denton is that it is far from dull. Many college students run on coffee and pure determination- Denton…

September 8, 2017

Who’s Who

August 31, 2017

Denton ISD is hiring!

August 29, 2017

Who’s Who of TWU

May 3, 2017

Coach Stidham threw opening pitch, Pioneer Voices sang National Anthem for TWU night at the ballpark

Last Tues., April 25 the Rangers’ second game in the series with the Minnesota Twins was TWU night. Softball head coach Genny Stidham threw out the first pitch to first base coach Hector Ortiz. The Pioneer Voices, an extra-curricular women’s ensemble sang the National Anthem before the game began.

May 3, 2017

1 2 3 … 10