To “learn by doing” was advocated in chemistry labs long before TWU made it their slogan, as Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Dr. Richard Sheardy would agree. After a team of TWU faculty and administrators visited the annual summer institute of the SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements) project in 2007, inspiration was set ablaze. Eleven years and counting, Dr. Sheardy and the Chemistry and Biochemistry department have been encouraging…
Professors win grant: going global without going abroad
Two Assistant Professors of English, Dr. Bender and Dr. Busl, were recently awarded a $99,803 grant for their “Building Global Perspectives in the Humanities” project from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant is the first of its kind for TWU to receive, according to Anna Ryan in her update to TWU News and Events. Dr. Bender said, “Fewer than 20 percent of applicants were awarded a grant in…
The #1 student-mom skill to hone
Time management is a skill that many college students struggle with. Due tomorrow, do tomorrow, anybody? But motherhood has put how I negotiate my time into sharp focus almost overnight. As a single mom and a student, I have had to re-evaluate my habits. My main goal as a mom is to spend as much quality time with my daughter as possible so I’ve made it a rule to separate…
The Sidewalk Cafe: homestyle cookin’
As you walk in, you’re instantly hit with the sweet smell of homemade pies and coffee. The staff gives you a warm “hello” and sits you down at a table. The blue walls give a very calming feel. The Sidewalk Cafe offers you the most welcoming feel right from the start. As soon as I sat down, this little cafe immediately stood out from most chain cafes. Chalkboards with handwritten…
Deleting social media increases happiness
Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook are just a few of the social media platforms that many individuals spend time scrolling through daily. According to The Telegraph, “The average person has five social media accounts and spends around one hour and 40 minutes browsing these networks every day.” Last fall, I felt frustrated with the amount of time I noticed myself wasting simply by scrolling through said apps,; As a result,…
Robert S. Mueller III: The case against Russia
Who Is Robert S. Mueller III? Robert Swan Mueller III is an American lawyer who is currently serving as special counsel in charge of conducting a “full and thorough investigation of the Russian government’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election,” per the Office of the Deputy Attorney General. For most Americans, Mueller is an unknown individual who was all of a sudden thrust into the spotlight, but…
Photo of the week
Jordan Funk / The Lasso As seen on page one of The Lasso Vol.104, Iss. No. 8, printed on March 7, 2018.
Students dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking are not alone
Students dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking are not alone TWU has many resources available to students who have extenuating circumstances, and a new resource has just been created specifically for students who have are dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse and stalking. The Student Life department is now providing a therapist, Regina Deleon, for students burdened by these particular issues. Deleon began her counseling services early…
University interests and concerns presented to the latest board meeting
Many students receive university updates through their email, yet there is a wealth of information that is a bit trickier to locate and takes more initiative. Last month, TWU’s Board of Regents held a regular meeting here on the Denton campus to discuss numerous agenda items, regarding academic affairs, finance, and campus improvement. After sifting through the public agendas, which can be located by searching “Board of Regents,” from the…
Women in politics: you trace the road you travel
This semester, Texas Woman’s University actively encourages its students to get involved in the political storm. Women across Texas are now running for political office in swarms. According to Renuka Rayasam on politico.com, over 50 Texan women are running for congressional races this year. With events like IGNITE and a visit from Victoria Neave, state representative, TWU’s Global Connections Initiative is inspiring students to take part in women’s history. In…
5 March Movies You Shouldn’t Miss
Here are five movies slated to release to theaters in March The Lasso recommends catching. “A Wrinkle in Time,” the beloved children’s book is coming to theatres March 9 and features Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon as the three celestial guides. Bring the little ones along for the ride through space and time as Meg and her brother try to find their lost father. “Gringo” is a dark…
Seven Mile serves up charm to community
What first drew me in to the Seven Mile Cafe was the knowledge that they have plenty of vegan options. As I entered what looks like a quaint, little blue house converted to a restaurant, I immediately sensed I had found a place with real charm. My sister, Jenna, accompanied me as my breakfast date, and we both decided pancakes and lattes were the way to go. I was contented…
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…
TWU’s Parry Distinguished Lectureship
2018 Parry Distinguished Lecturer The 2018 Parry Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Lynda Wilson, is a registered nurse and Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Wilson began her career as a nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then attended the University of Delaware to attain an Master of Science in Nursing in maternal-child nursing; Wilson then completed her doctorate at the University of Tennessee. Following her graduation from…
Indivisible Denton and Denton’s Divestment Day
Who is Indivisible Denton? With the socio-political culture that has enveloped the U.S. now reaching Denton, some of Denton’s residents are not willing to assimilate, and they are not simply sitting by quietly; as a result, Denton residents have come together to form an organized activist group in what is being called Indivisible Denton. What does Indivisible Denton do? Indivisible Denton is a group with the aim, per their official website, of defending “the United States of America as…
Ignored Red Flags
Mourning Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School On Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, tragedy struck Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Former student Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students at 2:21 p.m., according to Fox news. The gunman shot and killed 17 victims and injured 14 others. As the community mourns the loss of loved ones, Chief Public Defender Howard Finkelstein stated, “Every red flag was there, and nobody did…
Education Equity
First-year students learn quickly that majors begin to define their lifestyle and the people that surround them. Circulating through different major circles is easier in core classes, but major genres are enough to fit people into small subcategories of “artistic,” “intellectual,” or “creative.” The differentiation between creativity and intellect does not start at the university level, though. Many students enrolled in Advanced Placement or Dual-Credit classes in high school qualified…