On April 12, the Dallas City Council passed “cite and release” in a ten-to-five vote. As of Oct. 1, carrying less than four ounces of marijuana in Dallas County can result in a citation and court summons as opposed to an automatic arrest. Cite and release has the potential to benefit marginalized groups who are disproportionately affected by marijuana laws. However, there are serious misconceptions surrounding the policy that DFW…
Campus Construction will Benefit Future Pioneers
Looking ahead at the next few years, TWU has several plans in the works to increase the number of structures on campus. Some of the new structures include a parking garage on the west side of campus, two dormitory towers, a health sciences building, as well as the expansion and renovation of Hubbard Hall to become the new student union. Several complaints have been voiced by current TWU students who…
Langston Selected as New VP for Enrollment Management
After a nationwide search, Randall Langston will be joining TWU as the incoming Vice President for Enrollment Management as of June 19. Langston is coming to us with extensive experience as The College at Brockport’s current Assistance Vice President for Enrollment Management and acting Director of Undergraduate Admissions and the University of Northern Colorado’s former Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Langston told The Lasso that he is very excited to…
Breaking through the burnout
Let’s face it. It’s April. As student, we are not as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as we once were (say, in August). In fact, many of you may be experiencing a bit of academic burnout. Symptoms may include fatigue, acute stress and difficulty with time management. Heck, I even turned this article in late. Here’s the good news: there is little over a month left in the semester. You…
Houston campus receives first ever career consultant
The Career Connections Center is branching out to the Houston campus after the hiring of Career Consultant Lauren Lilly-Odom. Lilly-Odom is coming to TWU with extensive experience as the former Employer Events Coordinator at UT-Dallas. She is excited about taking on a position that allows her to work with students individually. Lilly-Odom said, “At UT-Dallas I was doing career events. So it was related, but it wasn’t necessarily that one-on-one…
Softball Q&A
When student athletes graduate, the TWU community is always sad to see them go, so during their last season The Lasso snagged four seniors for an interview. Lasso: What has been one of your favorite memories from your softball career at TWU? Infielder Morgan Harrison: “Coach dancing on the bus after we sweep. That’s been the most hilarious.” Lasso: What would you say is your proudest moment? Pitcher Hailey Dixon:…
Softball Q&A
When student athletes graduate, the TWU community is always sad to see them go, so during their last season The Lasso snagged four seniors for an interview. Lasso: What has been one of your favorite memories from your softball career at TWU? Infielder Morgan Harrison: “Coach dancing on the bus after we sweep. That’s been the most hilarious.” Lasso: What would you say is your proudest moment? Pitcher Hailey Dixon:…
Grief in the Digital Age
I am no stranger to death; I have sat through more than my fair share of eulogies and burials. I learned at a young age that taking care of the people around you is just what you do when someone dies. I have chalked this up to my father’s unbelievable skill to hold everything together even when things are falling apart. Anytime death’s shadow crept into my life, I had…
Spring has Sprung Denton Festivities
Spring has officially arrived and with it are bright colors, beautiful weather and fun activities for everyone. Over the next month, Denton will offer a variety of spring-themed events for people of all ages. Vintage Market Days of Denton A local favorite, Vintage Market Days is a three day event held a few times each year. This spring, it will be held Fri., April 7 from 10…
28th Annual Science Fair
For 28 consecutive years, TWU has hosted a science fair for local children in kindergarten through eighth grade, taking it upon themselves to help kids foster a love for science starting at an early age. Project coordinator Christa Phipps said: “I think it’s just a great event that we can reach out to the kids in the neighborhood and show them what TWU is about. It really promotes STEM…
Veggie Tales
Chocolate, strawberries and a light crust are all that are needed to create a delightful evening—not to mention this gal’s best friends. In this recipe, I will explain how to bake a chocolate and strawberry tart dish that is completely vegan. A decent vegan pie crust is hard to find. In the fall of 2015, I attempted making a pie crust from nuts and spelt flour for a vegan pumpkin…
Trump Update: Russian Ties
The FBI recently announced the beginning of an official investigation on whether any members of the Trump campaign worked with Russia to sway the election in Trump’s favor. Former National Security advisor, Michael Flynn was fired for his ties with Russia and misleading other members of Trump’s team about these ties 26 days into the Trump Administration. Flynn requested immunity from his own involvement with Russia. crimes in exchange for…
Gymnastics Team Moves On To Regionals
On Sat., March 18, the gymnastics team placed second at the Midwest Independent Conference (MIC) Championships with an overall score of 194.000. Although the team came in behind Lindenwood University (194.675), they defeated Illinois State (193.575), University of Illinois at Chicago (192.750), Southeast Missouri State (192.500) and Centenary (190.350) to move on to the NCAA Regionals. The first event for the Pioneers, the uneven bars, put the team…
WSGSA leaders address racial inequality through on-campus film screenings
It is no secret that our nation’s current political climate has sparked serious concerns surrounding racial inequality. The Women’s Studies Graduate Student Association (WSGSA) is stepping up to address these issues and ensure that students have a voice on campus. WSGSA Masters Co-President Tavinia Tucker, WSGSA PhD Co-President E. Tamplin, MWGS Professor Dr. Danielle Phillips-Cunningham, MWGS Professor Dr. Whitney Peoples and MWGS PhD Candidate Jennifer Martin are working together to…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, As president of the Vegan and Vegetarian Organization (VVO) at Texas Woman’s University, I feel the need to voice my opinion on plant-based eating. This year, VVO is partnering with The Humane League to collect Meatless Monday pledges. Over the course of six weeks, I’ve gathered a significant number of pledges from our campus, including TWU’s Chancellor and President Dr. Carine Feyten. Going plant-based has become common in…