Posts tagged as “Editorial”

Farewell from the editor: Thank you

By Amber Gaudet on April 26, 2021

As we all approach the end of the semester, I can’t believe these are my final days as editor of The Lasso. What a long,…

Hymen heist: T.I.’s policing of his daughter’s sexuality is immoral and hypocritical

Hymen heist: T.I.’s policing of his daughter’s sexuality is immoral and hypocritical

By The Editorial Board on November 15, 2019

Legalize, change the game

Legalize, change the game

By Johnna Headley on April 20, 2016

On-campus orgs. essential part of college experience

On-campus orgs. essential part of college experience

By Johnna Headley on April 20, 2016

Anti-LGBT legislation on the move

Anti-LGBT legislation on the move

By Jenna Gibson on April 8, 2016

I would recommend Rotten Mango, which is a true crime podcast that sheds light on a lot of international cases that are not as well-known.
– Stephanie Vo (Graphic Designer)

I would recommend Zodiac! I think that it’s a really interesting movie and the fact that it occurred in real life leaves an unsettling feeling after watching it. Do be advised though, it might be a bit too much to watch if you are someone who doesn’t watch thriller/horror movies.
– Amanda Ezeigbo (Reporter)

I would tell you to read “10 Days in a Madhouse” by Nellie Bly. Bly was a journalist who, in 1887, feigned insanity in order to be involuntarily committed into an asylum. Originally published as a series of articles, they were later turned into a book that exposed the horrors of asylums and led to a grand jury investigation and reforms for correctional facilities.
– Isabella Castillo (Reporter)

I would say watch The Keepers on Netflix (with trigger warning discretion) which reveals firsthand accounts of the corruption leading to the murder of Catherine Cesnik.
– Annalise Soto (Copy Editor)