For the seventh year in a row, Denton kicked off the spring season with its community market. The Denton Community Market is an art and farmer’s market located at 317 W. Mulberry St. every Saturday in April through Nov. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The produce booths were filled with fresh vegetables and fruits. The colors overflowed from every table and vendors were eager to talk to you about…
Crownover and Griffin Receive 2017 Founders’ Award
On Thurs., April 6, Dr. Margaret M. Griffin and the Honorable Myra Crownover received TWU’s most prestigious honor, the Founders’ Award. The Founders’ Award commemorates the university’s founding date of April 6, 1901 and celebrates community leaders who have gone above and beyond to support TWU. Recipients may fall into the category of individual/family, business/corporation or foundation/organization. Chancellor and President Dr. Carine M. Feyten presented the awards as the Founders’…
Don’t Like Yourself, Love Yourself
We’ve all heard the saying “You are your own worst critic” many a time in our lives. Accepting and loving yourself is the key to staying happy and healthy, so why is it that so many of us struggle with it? In our society, we’re told that self-esteem is the key to a great life. While having good self-esteem is an important trait to possess, it can also be detrimental….
Letter from the Editor
As my second year of being on The Lasso staff is coming to a close, I am proud of how my staff members have dedicated time and hard work in order to produce great issues for you, our fellow peers, to read. By covering stories about events hosted on our campus and other events in the community, as well as featuring other students and our professors, we hope this past…
TWU Gymnastics brings home 10th national championship
“As a team we were so in tune with our team it didn’t matter what the other teams were doing.” -Senior All-around Katie Simpson “All of the hard work, commitment, 6 a.m. conditioning, long hours in the gym, and many talks about what it would take to win a national championship were paying off. We were no longer talking about winning a national championship, we knew that we had…
Hunger Banquet calls attention to food insecurity on campus
Imagine walking into a room occupied by three distinct groups of people. Those in Tier 1 are comfortably seated at tables garnished with tablecloths, silverware and cloth napkins, and on each of their plates is a substantial, protein-rich meal. The people of Tier 2 eat sandwiches while standing around a table, absent of chairs and napkins. Those in Tier 3 sit on the ground, eating chips and salsa with their…
Diamond on the Shelf
While science-fiction is not my favorite type of literature, I am fascinated by what worlds authors can create for that genre. There is something captivating about imagining a different world and some authors do a fantastic job of creating a futuristic society. One such story is “Academy 7.” Filled with romance, action and suspense, this novel is one you don’t want to miss. Written by Anne Osterlund, “Academy 7” is…
“Venmo” app creates effortless electronic money sharing
Having an easy way to pay my peers back is a must. I am the annoying millennial that never has cash so when having drinks with friends or catching dinner with some colleagues, I am the one always having to separate my ticket from others because I only have a credit card to pay with. With the app, Venmo, it gives me an easy way to send and receive money…
Pioneers sweep TexAnns for 12-8 LSC record
The Pioneers faced off with the Tarleton State TexAnns last weekend, where they claimed their fourth Lone Star Conference series sweep of the season. Despite being ranked behind the No. 4 TexAnns in the LSC, at No. 6, the Pioneers managed to win all three games with wide margins – 8-3, 11-7 and 4-1. On Fri., April 7, the first pitch, and strike, was thrown at 6 p.m. by Junior…
Huebner named as new head volleyball coach
TWU recently hired Jeff Huebner as the new head Volleyball Coach. Huebner previously coached collegiately at Middle Tennessee University and College of Coastal Georgia, where he started the women’s volleyball program from scratch. “All of my experience there showed me great leadership,” Huebner added. “But it was coaching high school and volleyball club where I learned how to be professional and how to be a coach. I learned how to…
New Provost Joins TWU
When TWU’s nationwide search for a new provost came to an end it was announced that Dr. Alan C. Utter from Appalachian State University in North Carolina will be coming to Texas. Dr. Utter works as ASU’s current Interim Vice Provost for Research and will join TWU July 1, as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Utter said, “I like universities that are unique and distinct…
Veggie Tales
Hummus and salsa are a vegan’s best friend at potlucks and parties. These simple dips can pack a tasty punch and work well with bread, pita, tortilla chips and vegetables. You can also use hummus and salsa in combination with other entrees. Both recipes can easily be prepared by beginners. The hummus only has two main ingredients, chickpeas or garbanzo beans and olive oil. You can add as many spices…
Whispers in the Dark
Getting down and dirty makes everyone blush a little and talking about it is no better. Talking about sex makes everyone uncomfortable and sometimes it even makes some people mad. However, the only way to make sure people are having safe and good sex is to have a conversation about it. When we talk about sex with our friends, read “trashy” magazines or have an open conversations with our partners,…
Spring events to check out
Thin Line Fest Thin Line is a free festival featuring art, film, and music for the Denton Community. The festival and all events are free but guests must register to receive admission to all the programs. Admission badges will be checked at all indoor events. The festival runs April 19 through the 23 with many events scheduled throughout the week. Register at thinline.us Thin Line Photography Experience View the art…
Spring Forward Into Fashion
Spring has sprung, and so have sales on apparel. Below are a few outfit essentials that won’t break the bank. Every item shown came from my personal closet and was either thrifted or bought off of a sales rack for roughly $7 to $15. Check out your local secondhand stores or visit the websites mentioned to shop similar looks. Rompers Rompers are probably my #1 favorite thing to wear in…
Class of 1967 comes to campus for 50th reunion
Every year TWU celebrates Homecoming, where alumni return to campus and reminisce about their college days. This year on April 20-22, TWU will be hosting classes ending in ‘2 and ‘7, most notably the class of 1967, who are celebrating their 50-year reunion. TWU alumna and former faculty member Nancy Boyd has helped plan this year’s homecoming for the class of 1967. Boyd said: “This reunion will be different because…
Touchstone Honors Program hosts author Lindsay Cummings
Cool, calm and collected, New York Times bestselling author Lindsay Cummings spoke to a room full of eager students about the difficult process of writing and her own crazy journey to become an author. Born and raised in Texas, Cummings grew up and went to high school in the Metroplex. She had originally planned to go to college and eventually become a musician, but life threw a wrench in her…