The new “Triple Crown” Teacher Education program at TWU is seeking to prepare students for the diverse classrooms they will face upon graduation. More and more, schools around the country are aiming to create inclusive environments for students with diverse backgrounds. However, this creates challenges for teachers who have received certification in a focused field. A teacher with a single certification in either Special Education (SE) or English as a Second Language (ESL) will not be fully prepared for…
Keeping up with the crazy
The Beginning When professors hand out syllabi on the first day of class, you may feel like you are already behind on your deadlines. This is a normal feeling, but there are methods to organize the madness that is college. Everyone has different learning styles; however the same organization style can fit almost everyone. My first word of advice is to find a planner that you are comfortable with. For me, it is the one…
Remembering Dr. Jeffrey Robb
On August 3, Dr. Jeffrey Robb unexpectedly passed away. A professor of Government here at TWU, Robb distinguished himself throughout his career. Robb joined our family here at TWU in the Department of History and Government in ‘94. He was the Director of Legal Studies and advised pre-law students. He received TWU’s “Distinction in Service” award for his many contributions. Most recently, he devoted his time to the Dr. Bettye Meyers Butterfly Garden in an effort to rejuvenate the pollinator…
Dancing their way through competition
The Pioneer Pride Dance Team is the newest edition to the T-Dub family. The 18 fabulous dancers attended their first Dance Camp hosted at SMU, bringing home first place in Division II and the Silver paid bid. These talented dancers have been working hard to bring what skills they have to the dance floor. Coach Katie McAninch formally danced for Blinn College and Stephen F. Austin, so the team is in…
Decorating on a dime
More often than not, back-to-school season and moving season come hand-in-hand for students. Spending money on furnishing a new dorm or apartment is typically the last thing we want to do after paying rent, deposits and utilities. Decorate on a dime with this localized guide to second hand apps, thrift shops and department stores. The first thing a new living space needs is furniture, and the first place to look…
Getting down in Denton
Whether you’re sitting on campus or out and about with friends, hunger can strike at any moment. You could visit thesame old chain restaurants or you could venture out into Denton and try one of the restaurants that are special and held close to the hearts of Denton citizens. If you find yourself hungry early in the morning, but cannot get out of bed, check out Breckies. Breckies is a…
Pioneers hit the court with new coaches, new captains, new culture
This season marks the start of a new chapter in Pioneer volleyball. Head Coach Jeff Huebner and Assistant Coach Laura Farney are bringing new training techniques and newfound excitement to the team. In his first season, Huebner is making strides towards more concentrated training methods. “I think that we’re going to play a faster style offense,” said Huebner, “I think that you’ll see the team be a little more athletic…
Old fashion notetaking promotes better studies
As a new semester begins, college students face many important choices. One decision that could make or break your success in school revolves around notetaking. For quite some time, academics have debated whether hand writing notes or typing them is a better method. If you visit a typical class, you will discover that more students pick typing as their notetaking choice. The days when lecture halls were filled with spiral…
Welcome to Texas Woman’s
Hello everyone, I am the Editor-in-Chief of The Lasso for the upcoming school year. I have been a part of your student newspaper going on three years now and it has been one of the most rewarding things I have been a part of during my time at TWU. We have quite a few new faces here at The Lasso this year, and I am looking forward to working with…
Opportunities for active Dallas students
Student organizations and activities are skyrocketing on the Texas Woman’s University Dallas Campus. The campus has seen a 50 percent growth in the number of student organizations in the past two years, according to Taylor Dukes, Dallas Center student life program coordinator. “With a more non-traditional student population, we strive to make our programming and available activities fit the needs of our students and their extremely busy schedules,” Dukes said….
TWU Houston campus located in nation’s largest medical center
On any given day 2.2 million people flood the busy streets of Houston, TX working diligently to create a better future in what has become a thriving metropolis centered around gas, oil, and cutting-edge healthcare. Of these 2.2 million, a humble 1300+ individuals belong to our very own Pioneer family and can be found at the Texas Woman’s University Institute of Health Sciences – Houston Center. Although the TWU Houston…
Flood sweeps, devastates Houston areas
The facts Torrential rainfall from Tropical storm Harvey has left the Houston area devastated with up to 48 inches of rain so far with more anticipated rainfall to come over the next few days. According to the Huffington Post, “the swift inundation of water has turned rivers, bayous and streams into lakes – including those that run through the city of Houston itself.” Reservoirs are being opened at an attempt…
Coach Stidham threw opening pitch, Pioneer Voices sang National Anthem for TWU night at the ballpark
Last Tues., April 25 the Rangers’ second game in the series with the Minnesota Twins was TWU night. Softball head coach Genny Stidham threw out the first pitch to first base coach Hector Ortiz. The Pioneer Voices, an extra-curricular women’s ensemble sang the National Anthem before the game began.