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…
TWU volleyball struggles in away-games
Over the weekend, TWU’s volleyball team played two out-of-town games, and it is ready for two more games here in Denton this next weekend. Last Friday, the team played against Western New Mexico in Silver City where it lost 2-3, ending its five-game winning streak. Although the team came into the game with high hopes, it just didn’t have quite enough momentum. Both teams reportedly struggled in offense and couldn’t…
Get crackin’ at Shell Shack
Living in Denton gives students the opportunity to experience different types of foods, ranging from Mexican to Chinese. For years, Denton hasn’t had the best options for good seafood. Recently though, Denton has opened its heart to Shell Shack. “Denton is so much fun. I’ve lived out here for so long, I just couldn’t wait to get out here,” Shell Shack owner Dallas Hale said. Not only is the…
Relax with TWU’s Tranquil Tuesdays
With all the stresses and responsibilities that come with being a college student, it can be hard to find time to relax. To help students that may be struggling with this, TWU’s Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS, is hosting Tranquil Tuesdays at the Dallas campus on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 12:00 -12:45 p.m. in room 8720. This is an opportunity to allot yourself some downtime in the middle of…
TWU invites families onto campus on Family Weekend
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…
Player Spotlight: Meet Lauren Bradford
Lauren Bradford, a soccer student-athlete here at TWU, has done her due diligence to succeed in every facet of her life. She’s technically a senior and will be graduating a year early next May. This is her third and last year to play competitively. She studies speech pathology and is currently applying for graduate programs. She explained that she’s been playing soccer her whole life. During high school in Frisco,…
Walk the walk at Annual Pink Promises Breast Cancer Walk
Kicking off October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TWU’s Health Promotion, a division under Student Health Services, is hosting a Pink Promises Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 5:30-7 pm. Also deserving of applause for volunteering is the Delta Delta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Gamma Rho. Starting at the gardens in front of Fitness & Recreational Center, participants will walk the half mile around the…
Tease your tastebuds with tasty tostadas
For an affordable meal and a casual brunch or coffee stop before class, swing by 603 North Locust Street, only three blocks north of Denton square. Every day of the week, Loco Café opens its doors from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Biscuits and beverages are made fresh daily, garnering attention from many local guests. Loose tea by the cup or tea pot, fresh-squeezed juice and handmade lemonade or limeade wash a…
Pioneer Teaching Kitchen heats up campus
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…
Hard hats on: An exclusive look at the new Student Union
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…
“Girls in the Game” here to empower girls
Have you heard the latest from the girls in Denton High? For the past two years, they’ve had the opportunity to participate in a non-profit sports organization that focuses on “the whole girl” called Girls in the Game. The program exposes girls to more than 40 different sports and focuses on health and leadership. Although fairly new to Denton, Girls in the Game is an organization that was founded in…
Race for Texas Senator tightens
The last day to register to vote is Oct. 9, and the upcoming election on Nov. 6 promises to be a close and important race for Texas candidates running for U.S. Senator. Senator Ted Cruz is rerunning for his position, but is challenged by congressman Beto O’Rourke, who has risen in popularity. As of this writing, polls are showing the race to be neck and neck. The first debate out…
TWU DPS: more than just officers
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…
TWU wins 3-1 in weekend tournament
The South-Central Classic saw the Pioneers volleyball team continue its winning streak as it went 3-1 for the second weekend in a row. TWU defeated East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma State in the Durant, Oklahoma volleyball tournament Sept. 1, climbing to 6-2 overall. This season’s opening matches show TWU’s capability of dominating on the court, displaying a marked improvement in early-season wins over last year. Head Coach Jeff Huebner credits…
Fall into Autumn with the Denton Farmer’s Market
To welcome the new season that is just around the corner, the Denton Community Market is holding a variety of fall events and fundraisers during the month of September. From April through November, the Denton Community Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. According to their website, the Community Market is “a producer-only farmer’s market and art market in downtown Denton, featuring live music, kids’ activities, local farms,…
Back to budgeting basics
Budgeting is not about catching good deals at stores, but it is about how to save money. Sometimes I think a review on basics can do us good, no matter where our finances are. I recommend laying out your bills each month up against your income so you can see what extra you have or where you can make cuts to live within your means. Most of my cuts are…
Recognize the signs: World Alzheimer’s Month
September marks the seventh annual World Alzheimer’s Month, a global campaign aimed at destigmatizing dementia, raising awareness and combating misinformation about the disease. Coordinated by Alzheimer’s Disease International, the Alzheimer’s Month campaign launched in 2012 and includes Alzheimer’s day, which is held Sept. 21. Though the campaign is London-based, its impact is international as more than 80 countries observed Alzheimer’s Day in 2017. This year’s campaign theme is “Every 3…