Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath
When most people think about missing school, they get filled with a joy that is known to many from a young age,.Snow days are something to look forward to even in the dry state of Texas. However, the campus closure of the TWU Houston site was anything but sweet and nostalgic. Hurricane Harvey left first-time hurricane survivors in awe of the flooding that left many without a home and left…
Career Connection Center
he Career & Internship Fair is on October 4, 2017. All students and all majors are encouraged to attend. Career fairs offer an opportunity for first year and sophomore students to learn about different career pathways while juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni can connect directly about internships and full-time opportunities. A career fair is a great job search resource because it offers the opportunity to talk directly with employers. Employers attend…
Adapting to routine change
A few years (and a few pounds) ago I thought about health a lot differently than I do now. In high school, I played volleyball which included multiple rigorous workouts a day. I was in the best shape of my life and didn’t have to worry about the way my clothes fit. As we all know, with starting college also brings gaining extra weight – for a plethora of reasons….
Brunch in the Bishop Arts District
Some of the best brunch in Dallas can be found about ten minutes south of the TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences. Head down to the Bishop Arts District and feast for $15 or less at the following restaurants. Tillman’s Roadhouse Though Tillman’s Roadhouse is tucked into the heart of Bishop Arts, I was a bit hesitant to try it out. Reason simply being – its name inspires…
Awareness, inclusivity, experiential learning offered for Diversity
The Diversity Institute is returning to the Denton campus on Friday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This all-day interactive workshop will take place in Studio two of the Fitness and Recreation Center. Although the Diversity Institute is not new to TWU, it has proven to be as important as ever in light of recent campus events. The white supremacist rhetoric that littered the Denton campus on Aug….
There is no room at TWU for hate rhetoric
One of the main reasons everybody loves the TWU campus is the sense of family and openness that encompasses every inch of our beautiful campus. From the first time any prospective student comes on campus they feel nothing but the overflowing welcome from Orientation Leaders, to the professors that work tirelessly to make sure all students excel. TWU is truly a place for everybody – a place where hate has…
SCPE Aids Students in Enacting Change
The TWU office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach is establishing a new student organization this fall. The Social Change Peer Educators organization is seeking to prepare students to seek and advocate for social change by creating resources and a mentorship program that will allow students to develop their own leadership skills, and become the leaders they want in their communities. The stated purpose of the organization is to “ ….
Grant reflects back on 36 years
At first glance, Susan kae Grant does not look like she would cast a large shadow, but her artwork and career show otherwise. After 36 years at TWU, Head of Photography and Book Arts Grant retired at the end of August. During her time at TWU, Grant has educated many students, but her love of art and education has always been with her. “Since I was a little girl I…
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…
TWU SGA: By Pioneers for Pioneers
With an approximate enrollment of 15,000 students, as well as the nation’s largest university serving primarily women, TWU has become the home to a diverse and multicultural student body. Along with the varying individuals are varying experiences and needs that are expected to be met; one of the ways that TWU ensures that these needs are met is through the TWU Student Government Association. The Student Government Association is comprised…
Indoor plants, the natural work performance enhancer
Researchers at Washington State University conducted an experiment in which they tested college students of a wide range of age (18-46) to see if plants had an affect on a human’s body in a work environment. Given an assessment of questions pertaining to emotions and stress, each participant was measured by their blood pressure and pulse readings. In the first treatment, plants were absent from the windowless workspace while test participants performed…
Ranking #1
If you did not already know, TWU is a great school. We have beautiful campuses, great staff members and a wonderful student body. Our Dallas campus, however, has something a little more special to take into consideration for those who are still on the fence about the beloved TWU. According to the Dallas Business Journal, TWU is number one in the DFW area for graduates earnings versus cost of attending. To put this into perspective, students on average…
Kesha opens up with “Rainbow”
The first released full-length album since 2012, Kesha’s “Rainbow” presents a the popstar in a whole new light. Once the princess of partying, Kesha now shows us a more mature, forgiving side of her. The album came out after her drawn-out legal battle with former producer Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, whom Kesha had accused of sexual assault and battery in a 2014 lawsuit that lasted for years. Because of the legal battles, Kesha was…
Soccer begins season 1-0-1
Already two games into the season, and the Texas Woman’s University soccer team had one win, one tie, and zero losses. Going up against Regis University The most recent game, TWU versus the Regis University, ended in a tie. After two overtimes and a entire game time of 110 ten minutes, the game was finally called, and the tie verdict issued. The game was not without honorable mentions, however, Senior midfielder Chelsea Martin made the top highlight with five attempted shots and two…