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News Feature | Music

The Other Half takes their talents to the House of Blues Performing all over the DFW Metroplex, The Other Half took the stage at the famous House of Blues. A notable duo, these two TWU students talk about their sound, their life and their goals.

Matt Olson Reporter molson3@twu.edu

Photo by Tammi Paul

Ressa Gallardo and Martha Macabare together outside of the Music Building. The duo perform as an acoustic pop-rock outfit across the DFW area.

TWU just became an official stop on the music roadmap with its talented new duo, The Other Half, featuring senior Music Therapy majors Ressa Gallardo and Martha Macabare. The duo performed at The House of Blues Aug 9. Gallardo, 21, and Macabare, 22, have been playing together in an official capacity since the start of this year, and they are planning an official physical release of their music, possibly later this month.

The Other Half began when Gallardo and Macabare met as a part of TWU’s choir organization.

The two young women began their career by recording YouTube videos of their singing in the dormitory stairwells.

Gallardo said: “We jammed out a lot because we were both living in the dorms at the time.”

As a group, The Other Half features numerous instruments

to help flesh out the band’s sound.

Both Gallardo and Macabare serve as vocalists. Gallardo plays the ukulele and percussive instruments such as the tambourine and castanets while, Macabare plays guitar.

When asked to describe the group’s sound, Gallardo said: “We like to do a different variety of genres. However, our sound is very folk-pop-rock. Or ... I would say acoustic pop-rock, not folk. That’s our sound, and we like to [perform] different renditions.”

Macabare agreed that the folk label was ill-fitting, and both young women chuckled. Gallardo explained: “We’re very alike in mind.”

Speaking on their performances in relation to their major, Gallardo said: “We’ve performed so much before we decided to become Music Therapy majors that I think the musician in us made us want to join music therapy.”

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Gourmet coffee Campus housing faces Denton-bound overflow, renovation Local business plans for long vision

TWU readies for student influx with new rooms, rented hotel Monica Alcaraz Reporter malcaraz@twu.edu With the Fall Semester coming to a head, Guinn renovations and preparations are coming to a close.

Renovations were finished within the first week of August, [with] an initial deadline of July 31.

“We are very pleased with the way it came out,” Director of Housing Dr. Joe Berthiaume said, “and many thanks to Facilities management and construction staff. Kudos to Steve Adcock. ” The renovations covered

six floors in Guinn, a total of 83 rooms and bathrooms.

There were 242 doors replaced (4 per room) and according to Dr. Berthiaume were quite successful. The remaining work required before these floors are ready includes general clean up and the placement of all new furniture upon arrival. In addition, the rooms were repainted, acquired new flooring and tile, electrical updates and replaced light fixtures.

“Parents and students will be very pleased,” Berthiaume said, “the rooms went through re-painting, new flooring, tile, electrical updates, light fixtures and all ceiling tiles were

replaced.”

Dr. Berthiaume states “The Board of Regents approved of the request to replace the furniture in the Stark commons as well as the area connecting Stark and Guinn and a number of Stark lounges, [which] will probably be done in October/ November.”

Along with Guinn renovations improving student living on campus, the university is also facing the need to rent hotel space for surplus students.

“There are 108 beds that have been rented, and assignments at the hotel will be moved to campus ...

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New restaurant added to the Denton campus

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Opinions Dining options on campus..........2

News Which Wich? at TWU...............1-4

Community NTSF comes to Denton................5

Lifestyle Dorm decorating tips..................6

Arts & Entertainment Summer movie reviews...............7

Sports Sports offseason moves..............8

Shelby Baker Editor-in-Chief sbaker3@twu.edu When it comes to sandwich creation, no two subs are created equal. So when you get that intense sandwich craving, what’s a student to do?

Which Wich? opened it’s doors last week on the first floor of the Classroom and Faculty Offices building on Aug. 11.

Which Wich? offers a wide variety of sandwiches and options, with more than 50 toppings to choose from. The company also produces their

own line of chips.

On Aug. 13 members of faculty and staff were given a free sandwich and one for a guest. Ten different types of subs are available, with even more options available in each category. People can customize bread, types of cheeses, sauces and spreads, veggies and spices.

Aramark, who provides dining and food retail at TWU, proposed the new Which Wich? location after students requested the specific sandwich ...

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John Punch’s coffee and yogurt hotspot, Yogurt Fusion & Coffee, has gourmet espresso and fresh-made yogurt each and every day.

Sarah de Schweinitz Reporter sdeschweinitz@twu.edu Your daily cup of coffee—it’s there without fail throughout the year. There are iced lattes to cool you down in the summer and piping hot café mochas to burn your tongue and warm you up in the winter. When walking downtown, what’s better than finding a place to stop in and relax while enjoying a cup of coffee and a delicious snack?

Yogurt Fusion and Coffee off The Square provides both.

The owner John Punch started this journey with a vision encompassing quality products for an eclectic community. Not only are there gourmet coffees that will impress even the most elitist of self-proclaimed coffee snobs, there are a variety of frozen treats including vegan friendly and sugar-free options.

The mango sorbet, cake batter and vanilla are all highly recommended by Punch, and with good reason.

Contributing to Punch’s vision is a background of growing up with frequent gatherings around food and drink.

“I grew up in a household where people constantly assembled for coffee and tea” he said. “It was a regular part of my life.”

The love for that close-knit atmosphere prompts him to do things like host coffee cuppings, invite UNT’s musicians to play live jazz there on Saturday nights,and create an inviting atmosphere for all kinds of people to enjoy. From moms shopping on the square who want to stop in and treat themselves and their kids, to late night studiers and partiers alike, there is room for everyone ...

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UNT’s Students hungry for options Fuzz Feed brewha ha With the facts laid out on the table, do TWU’s dining choices really fit?

Amanda Clark Page Editor aclark9@twu.edu

Why is serving beer at the games such a big deal?

Alex Ancira Managing Editor aancira@twu.edu

Most sports fans of drinking age will stress the simple joy of grabbing a brewski and some greasy stadium food if you give them the opportunity.

It’s a tradition that accompanies most of our nation’s pastimes and makes a killing revenuewise. So the real question becomes why would UNT’s decision to serve alcohol on the lower levels of football games be garnering any negative reactions at all?

A few of my friends, one of which is a UNT student, have a negative opinion about this decision. Alcohol on campus seems wrong on principal apparently, and some seem to feel that this will affect student learning or behavior at the games.

The fact of the matter is though, according to CBS Dallas-Fort Worth and many other sources reporting on this development, that doesn’t appear to be what UNT and researchers think will happen. According to the CBS report: “The athletics department, university administration, the Office of Risk Management and university police were all part of the collaborative effort to develop a plan to create an environment that will not negatively affect the enjoyment of the game for any fans.

Beer will only be sold in controlled areas of the stadium, away from the designated family fun area under the north end zone stands.” Terrifying and completely bonkers, right, guys?

UNT joins a long list of schools allowing beer sales at games, including SMU, Texas Tech and even UT-Arlington, our division rival. The liquor license was approved and planned for when the building was constructed, according to CBS. With all of this said and the safety and risk management obviously possible, TWU appears to be behind in the times — again. School spirit is abysmal, and we could use the revenue. Think it over, Board members.

As a new school year rolls around, students scramble to prepare for the coming semester, yet often unaware of how their meals will work throughout the duration of the year.

Maybe you’ve signed up for a meal plan, but you may not know exactly what you’re getting into, especially as a first year student. Take the time to familiarize yourself with dining options you have as a student, some faults in our dining system to look out for, and practical steps to make the most of your dining experience at TWU.

Meal plan options There are two main options students are offered, including purchasing a plan that has actual meals (used in the underground) or a plan made of dining dollars (used like cash on your ID at any food location on campus).

All plans for residents living in any of the residence halls include a combo of the two, focusing on the number of meals offered per week and adding an additional amount of dining dollars. Also offered is the university plan, which is dining dollars only.

Finally, there are commuter plans for students who live outside the residence halls that are composed of smaller dining dollar and meal options. These plans for commuters don’t expire until they graduate.

Requirements For all students who live on campus, a meal plan option is required.

This even includes students who live at the Lowry Woods Community Center and are considered commuter students.

With the limited food options offered on campus, the wide variety of dietary needs that students bring in with them, it’s unreasonable for TWU to require meal plans that they do, especially for students who aren’t in the residence halls and have access to kitchens.

On top of that, students in the dorms now have a Micro-fridge in each of their rooms, which allows for them to prepare more meals for themselves.

I think the university should offer more plans composed of dining

TWU students should leave the squirrels alone Erin Marisa Russell Daedalian Editor erussell2@twu.edu

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The accessibility of TWU dining services is limiting to many students. One of the main limitations of the dining services are the hours offered not only in the summer, but also in the fall.

dollar options but with lower amounts. With dietary restrictions and preferences it is difficult for students to make use of meal plans catered to the underground; however, it is far too expensive for some students to purchase the university plan. For students living in the residence halls, I understand a basic requirement of a meal plan is necessary, but I don’t think enough options are provided. For students not living in the residence halls required to have a commuter plan, the requirement should be lifted with optional plans in place.

Food prices Compared to buying and preparing food off campus, the prices to purchase food on campus are much higher. However, students pay this because required meal plan forces them to use money already on their card. Sometimes, it is the closest available option when in a hurry.

If we are going to require students to have a meal plan, as a university, we should offer them fair prices. While the C-Store is available for students to purchase necessary goods conveniently, the increase in price would make a trip across the street to Natural Grocers or Kroger well worth it.

Food accessibility The meal plans required do increase the accessibility to food while on campus, but the hours decrease this same accessibility. The Underground’s hours actually cause the most concern. The underground shuts down between lunch and dinner for a couple of hours and then opens

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I understand a basic requirement of a meal plan is necessary, but I don’t think enough options are provided.

- Amanda Clark, Lasso Page Editor

back up at 4:30 p.m. to serve dinner, closing at 7 p.m. While this is almost three hours for dinner, it is an early dinner for most and limited access to food for a narrow window of time. The Chick-fil-a and Garden Room also close before 7 p.m. While the C-Store remains open into the evenings, its hours on the weekends become very limited. This is true of other dining options on campus as well, which encourages students to go home on the weekend.

Local options As mentioned previously, both Natural Grocers and Kroger are located extremely close to the university.

Both of these locations offer great deals on healthy food options for students and are within walking distance. Also on University Drive, a variety of restaurants are options for students to go and grab a quick bite to eat. As students walk south of campus towards the square, there are even more enjoyable options available. A lot of places in Denton even offer student discounts. While you will be spending money out of pocket, these places will most often turn out to save you money and offer you a different atmosphere other than campus.

Making changes So now what? I’ve laid out some heavy cons of our dining system,probably overwhelming you because

you’ve already paid for one and it’s required. One of the great things about the meal plan is that it is factored into your TWU bill, so you don’t have to worry about a separate payment for food.

For students living in the residence halls, I recommend the plan with all dining dollars or a plan with a small amount of meals and a greater number of dining dollars. With the new Micro-fridges in your rooms, you’ll end up eating more of your meals in your room than you think and with the weird weekend hours, you may not eat on campus at all over the weekend. This means you probably don’t need more than eight meals a week and then you can splurge sometimes with your dining dollars.

For students required to have a commuter plan, don’t be discouraged! That money won’t expire until you graduate. It’s nice to have the option to grab some Chick-fil-a with a friend or coffee with a classmate. I would even encourage you to eat on campus as much a possible even if you are commuting or live in housing close to campus. Food often brings community together, so let that be true for you, even if you aren’t required to have a normal meal plan or any meal plan at all.

Finally, be an involved and active voice on campus.

Join an organization, create an organization, or go to student government meetings and push for change on campus to improve our dining services.

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It’s a common sight at TWU. People coax campus squirrels to eat snacks, sometimes from the humans’ hands. Sure, it’s cute, but the interaction isn’t good for anyone.

You may have noticed that campus squirrels are getting bolder. They trail people in hopes of food, and the trailing can sometimes feel like chasing. But there’s no reason to be afraid, right?

There is. Just ask Pennsylvania State University, where 10 squirrel bites were reported to the campus health center in a year. Just ask Brian Genest, a 17-year-old whose selfiewith-squirrel turned out bloodier than expected. Ask the University of Central Florida student who didn’t want to share her banana bread—after she shooed the squirrel, it bit her, climbed her back and yanked her ponytail.

These squirrels weren’t rabid—according to the Humane Society, squirrels “have not been known to cause rabies among humans in the U.S.” No, these squirrels were emboldened and confused by human contact. A memo from the University of Missouri explains squirrels eat anything vaguely resembling their food sources, and human fingers and toes resemble peanuts.

Accepting food from humans disrupts the squirrels’ cycle of harvesting in the summer and stockpiling for winter, a memo from OttawaCarleton Wildlife Center points out. Where does this leave TWU’s squirrels when students go home for winter break?

Backyard squirrel feeding techniques such as pinecones smeared with peanut butter or birdseed will let you see these creatures up close without danger to you or them. But even these methods should be used as a supplement to the squirrel’s regular diet, not as a replacement.

Squirrels need to balance their major food groups to prevent metabolic bone disease.

While the appeal of feeding our furry friends is undeniable, it’s kindest and safest to observe them from a distance.

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Student overflow, Guinn renovation update Continued from pg. 1 campus as space becomes available. We provide student housing accommodations - the demand for housing is high with three people to a room, [which is] fairly typical for college dorm life.”

This is the second time that University Housing will be contracting out to the hotels in three years, and the last time relocation to the dorms occurred within five weeks. Former RA and senior Social Work Major, Danielle Carty, worked as the RA for the Hotel community two years ago.

“I absolutely loved

being an RA at the hotel,” Carty said. “It was great having another RA working alongside me (I had the second floor, and she had the first). It was really easy to build community at the hotels.

Residents took programs and meetings seriously and friendships were built quickly. Those that didn’t have transportation (like myself) could take the shuttle provided to the campus and back. The desk staff at the hotel was really friendly, and we were provided with free breakfast each morning, which only created more opportunities for me to get to know my residents

TWU natural gas line capped Matt Olson Reporter molson3@twu.edu Over 10 years ago, Endeavor Energy Resources of Midland drilled a gas well on the TWU campus golf course. The well was never utilized, and EER plans to clear out the remaining oil and water before capping off the well. The company suggests that the well should be capped before the start of school on Aug 25.

Associate Vice President of Facilities Management and Construction Joe Standridge has been involved with the company

and its recent work on campus. Speaking on the well, he said: “It’s never been a problem, but the well’s sitting there with 3,500 pounds of pressure on it. It could pose a problem if something should happen.”

EER began working on the well in June 2003.

Originally, the company planned to dig a second well to improve transportation and increase production but never received the approval from the Texas Railroad Commission.

Standridge added: “We’re just happy to get it capped off. We’ll all be better off once [that happens].”

“The most difficult part was trasitioning ... to discover how much more difficult it would be to build a community, where in the hotel, community it was really easy.”

- Sr. Danielle Carty, former RA and make friends.”

Carty continued to describe her experiences, noting that after a month or so of living in the hotel all the residents, including herself were moved to the dorms.

“The most difficult part was transitioning to the dorms as a Student Assistant then moving to the Select Apartments as an RA in the middle of the semester to discover how much more difficult

it would be to build a community, where in the hotel community it was really easy” Carty said.

According to Berthiaume, the hotel residents this year will be staying at the Holiday Inn and Suites, which can be accessed via I35 Northbound or by Dallas Drive. The hotel will provide shuttle service this year as well, dropping students off every hour in front of the student

union. However, students must sign up at the hotel front desk.

Berthiaume expects for students to be relocated within the first few weeks of the semester.

For more information on the housing department, visit http:// www.twu.edu/housing/.

Martha Rew is the new president-elect of TAND Matt Olson Contributor molson3@twu.edu

to obtain expert advice.”

The Texas Academy is governed by it’s board of directors, a seven The Texas Academy of member group of which Nutrition and Dietetics the President-elect is has honored Associate one of. TAND exists Clinical Professor of to provide resources for Nutrition and Food Texans and help manage Sciences Martha Rew as health through food and it’s President-elect. nutrition choices.

Rew will begin her Rew has maintained presidency of TAND, her position for over 20 a 4,000-plus member years, but she has not organization, in 2015. limited herself to her Outlining the TAND’s work with the university plans, Rew stated (in or with TAND. She has an email): “Our goal is previously worked with when people have a food the Dallas Academy of or nutrition need, they Nutrition and Dietetics, B:9.25” think of a registered the Texas Academy of T:9.25” dietitian nutritionist first Nutrition and Dietetics

Foundation and the Texas Student Dietetic Association in numerous leadership positions.

Speaking from her position as a TWU educator, Rew said (in an email): “Preparing students for a future profession is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. The energy and creativity students bring to the class is inspiring and motivates me to lead now to pave the way for them in the future.”

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Campus Blotter Unauthorized Use of Vehicle A report of unauthorized use of a vehicle was made on July 26 near Oakland Street. The case is unfounded.

Medical Emergency A call was made on August 3 reporting a medical emergency on Bell Avenue near the Denton campus.

Collision Report A report of property damage was made due to a collision on August 7 in the Lowry Woods Apartments community.

Suspicious Person A report was made regarding a suspicious character around the Vineyard Apartment parking lot on August 8. No arrest was made.

Warrant Arrest An arrest was carried out on warrant August 11 off of Texas Street near the Denton campus.

Medical Investigation A medical investigation is underway as of August 11 due to personal injury and property damage made to a person off of Reagan Houston Lane.

Robbery A case of robbery was made on August 12 with injury to the caller who was located in the Pioneer Lot off of Bell Avenue. No arrest was made.

Traffic Arrest A warrant for arrest due to traffic violations was made on August 15. An arrest was made.

Theft A report of theft was made August 18 near the Graduate Research Building. No arrest was made.

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Which Wich? on Denton campus Continued from pg. 1 brand. As the two companies have a relationship, they made the proposal a reality.

“Our core customer base is the younger customer, usually college educated,” Senior Vice President of Development Jeff Vickers said. “It’s about customization and control.

This generation fits that model. It’s all about the creative ordering system.”

Instead of maintaining a small kiosk, Which Wich? operates as a full store.

While only occupying 296 feet, making it one of the smallest stores, it will maintain the traditional ordering system. Seating for the store can be found through the entire first floor of CFO, and even the student art hasn’t been compromised, with specific areas set up to bear the paper bag art of customers.

There are two set ups for filing out the paper bag questionnaire. The larger of which includes screens that display the complete menu and what is new. Coffee and utensils are set up across from the vending machines for easy access, and customers will be excited to find the installation of a touch screen coke machine.

To help curb potential ordering and output problems, pre-made sandwiches are stored in a grab-and-go beside the register to expedite the lunch process.

News Feature | Campus Choir

Choir casting call Everything students need to know about how to get involved with the campus choirs Savannah Peer Copy Editor speer@twu.edu

Photo by Tammi Paul

Above: Customers drew paper bags from numbered slots that indicated what kind of sandwich they wanted, then customized the order to fit their preferences.

“We know students are on the go and want to capitalize on that,” Vickers said. “Also, we will sell Starbucks coffee, which is unique because that will be the only store to date doing that.”

Which Wich?, is based in Dallas, close by and a local brand seeking to branch out into the college scene. According to Vicks, current campus locations

include Baylor, A&M and Tennessee Tech. The company has plans to build more stores in colleges across the nation, with 12 more university locations opening in the next six to eight months. They expect to see that number double in the next year.

“We hope, and one of our goals, is to create fanatics. We want people to take the Which Wich?

experience and create longevity and brand loyalty.”

Which Wich? hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday - Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. They will not be open on the weekends.

For more information on Which Wich?, visit whichwich.com.

Choir auditions are now open for registration and will take place on Aug. 22-23. The auditions are open to any student regardless of their major. Students will be allowed to suggest which ensemble out of four that they would prefer; however, auditions work to place each student into the ensemble that best fits them. The four ensembles are the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Pioneer Voices and University Chorus.

Each ensemble follows a different description. The Concert Choir is the largest of the four ensembles and consists only of women.

The Chamber Singers is a smaller group that allows for both men and women to perform. Pioneer Voices is a smaller extracurricular ensemble, but if there is any student that is interested in performing in the choir they can register with the University Chorus, which helps students to learn about skills required to be in a choir.

Students involved in

the choir will not only develop more advanced skills and be a part of a family but will enjoy having a good time with other performing students.

Last year, the Concert Choir was invited to perform at the Lincoln Center in New York for the National Women’s Choir Festival.

Although the choir will not be traveling this year, there will be on campus celebrations for the centennial of the music department and a performance at the Dallas City Performance Hall.

Placement will be chosen by Dr. Joni Jensen. Each student will be placed based upon vocal technique, styles, vocal range of the voice to hit high or low notes, musician skills, having a strong ear to listen to pitches, and working well with other students in the ensemble. Dr. Jensen stated, “We welcome everyone who is interested.”

To register for auditions or for more information visit the choir audition page at http:// www.twu.edu/music/choiraudition.asp.

News Feature | Depression

The hidden signs: Campus counselors help the depressed Those experiencing depression, or struggling with life, can find help at the Counseling Center Shelby Baker Editor-in-Chief sbaker@twu.edu When Robin Williams died last week, many people mourned the talented actor. For the 24 hours following his death, speculation ran rampant concerning whether or not it was suicide. The next day, it came out that while he did commit suicide by asphyxiation, it was a long hard road until the time of his death. He struggled from depression for many years and took a turn for the worse when Parkinson’s disease set in.

Depression is a concern for many people and one of the top five

most pressing concerns in college students. Being such a prevalent issue, students need to know that the counseling center helps.

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, roughly 30 percent of college students in 2011 reported feeling so depressed that day to day life was a challenge for them.

“Experiencing depression doesn’t mean someone is depressed.” Dr. Kari Leavell said. “It doesn’t mean we are labelled as a depressed person. Being sad doesn’t make me a sad person, just like being depressed doesn’t make me a depressed person, or being happy doesn’t make me a

happy person.”

According to Leavell, signs can suddenly set in or trickle slowly into everyday routines.

One of the biggest signs is withdrawal.

When someone is suddenly pulling away from activities they usually enjoyed and don’t find the same sense of satisfaction in the task as before - that can be a sign. This can extend into academics, when someone suddenly stops going to class or studying.

Other indications of a depression episode include difficulty concentrating or focusing, increases or decreases in appetite and irritability.

Sometimes their sleeping patterns change, and

they experience a sense of hopelessness or worthlessness.

Leavell acknowledges how hard it can be to reach out to someone struggling with depression and depression episodes.

“Sometimes staying away is more uncomfortable than reaching out,” she said. “Just pass them a brochure. They may be embarrassed, but they may be glad. It’s figuring out how to be a human being to a human being that’s struggling.”

Depression is a serious issue, and seeking help is often the best course of action. However, the stigma on depression in this country stops people from reaching out and

makes those suffering feel like they have to face their problems by themselves.

“There still exists a lot of stigma, which makes it even more difficult for people to get help,” Leavell said.

The counseling center at TWU wants to help.

Students enrolled in TWU seeking help for that semester have access to 12 free sessions at the counseling center per year.

New clients go through a screening process, which requires filling out paperwork and talking with a therapist for 30 minutes to get a general sense of what needs to be done to help them.

The end goal is to help clients build skills and

tools to help them handle problems in the future and for the rest of their lives.

Therapists also help to reduce the symptoms in clients and help improve function in their own world.

Students are welcome to walk into the center with or without an appointment and just look through the self-help pamphlets.

National resources are available for immediate help; 1-800-HOPE and 1-800-SUICIDE are strongly recommended.

For more information on the counseling center, call them at 940-898-3801.

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First-years learn with Bookin-Common program

Dr. Hufft arrives on campus

New program on campus promotes a tighter community Emily Nickles Page Editor enickles@twu.edu A spirit of change is sweeping across the campus as the fall semester approaches. With a new Chancellor and the search for the Vice President of Student Life, improvements and additions are finding a welcome at the doorstep of a new school year.

One such addition is the Book-in-Common Program for first-year students on campus. An endeavor program that will begin for the first time in the 2014-2015 year intends to bring students into a closer community and understanding of diversity and belief systems. The “book-in-common” this year, This I Believe II:

More Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women, will be distributed to all first-year students at their commencement ceremony on Aug. 22.

Based on a collection of 75 essays less than 500 words each, This I Believe II shares the thoughts and beliefs of people from all walks of life as they’ve formed their own value system as derived from personal experiences.

Dr. Claire L. Sahlin, Chair of the Women’s Studies Department at Texas Woman’s University, divulges that the program has been in the works for two years after a vote was made in support of the university’s academic strategic plan.

The intention was to enhance intellectual vitality and

promote a tolerant and open environment among students. Dr. Sahlin and her partner Dr. Kim Miloch co-direct the program as a collaboration of planning between Student Life and Academic Affairs.

Dr. Sahlin shares her and Dr. Miloch’s wishes for the program, “We hope that students, as a result, have a greater sense of community and a greater appreciation for the richness and diverseness in the United States. We hope that students will also reflect on their own belief and value systems through their participation in the Bookin-Common Program.”

New Dean of Nursing returns to alma mater as faculty Monica Alcaraz Reporter malcaraz@twu.edu As of July 15, a new Dean came into T-Dub town to begin her duties in the College of Nursing for the Denton, Dallas and Houston campuses.

When asked what has prepared her for this position at TWU, Dr. Anita Hufft said in an email “I have served in an academic administration position since 1991 in three different schools before TWU; I have also served widely across different states and in professional organizations on advisory boards and boards of directors. I’ve taught across all levels of nursing education (BSN, MSN, and Doctoral) since 1976, and I just love educational administration.”

Hufft has previously attended three universities

– graduating from the PHD program for Nursing here at Texas Woman’s University in 1987. She also acquired degrees from LSU in 1976 for her masters in nursing (psychiatric/mental health/ nursing) and the University of Maryland, Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing where she earned her BSN. Her inspiration for following the field of nursing is attributed to her parents, “I have always seen nursing as a respected and critical part of the health care team. I aspired to a leadership position in the military (my father and mother served in the military during World War II), observing the extraordinary work that army nurses were performing in the hospitals in which my father worked,” Dr. Hufft herself has proudly served in the

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Army Nurse Corps as well.

“TWU has phenomenal faculty, staff and students,” Hufft said.

“My vision embraces the future of nursing education in this country and beyond, advocating for higher levels of nursing education, advancing independent nursing practice and interprofessional practice and leading in the advancement of nursing science.”

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Yogurt Fusion to bring gourmet coffee to Denton Continued from pg. 1 at Yogurt Fusion, air conditioning and everything.

Punch told me he had lived in Europe for four years and that it was a big influence on him.

“I became immersed in the coffee culture. They really slow life down.”

In this sense, slower is definitely better. John said he gets the fresh fruit toppings from the local farmers market and takes the time to chop it up himself. Little things like that can make a big difference, and he is going for a big impact indeed.

“We want to be at the forefront of gourmet coffee in America.”

At the coffee cupping, he and his barista Nick Moran hosted on August seventh, guests engaged in the tastes and aromas of different kinds of coffee made various ways. Nick demonstrated his array of skills, carefully brewing each batch of coffee using contraptions from the simple but extremely efficient French Press to the sophisticated Chemex coffeemaker.

John challenged attendees to really think about it, and then identify aloud the flavors they found and what each flavor made them think of. This event was not only a fun, laid back tasting, but also a coffee education that was interactive. Punch’s vision extends coffee education in the effort of enhancing the Dentonite experience.

To top it all off, Punch is a coffee connoisseur with a conscience. He is committed to excellent ingredients from good reputable sources, and as a result, Yogurt Fusion carries only fair trade or direct trade coffee. The roasters come out of Oak Cliff, who have a direct relationship with the growers who reportedly even visited them last spring.

On their website, www. oakcliffcoffee.com, they declare their freshness policy saying: “We are passionate about fresh coffee. That’s why we roast in small batches and seal our coffee in one way valve bags as soon as it cools. All of our coffee

Photo by Tammi Paul

Above: Coffee is brewed fresh in store and customers have their choice of brand and roast. Coffee is served black, but sweeteners and cream are available so everyone can enjoy their perfect cup.

is stamped with the date of roast and delivered as quickly as possible.”

John Punch is so committed to his vision, he has one request: “Everyone that reads this article must come in and try one cup of coffee and one froyo

and they will keep coming about.”

Next time you are walking around downtown Denton, stop in for a refreshing atmosphere and a multitude of cold and hot goodies.

Yogurt Fusion and

Coffee is located just off the square at 209 W Hickory Street Suite 101.

They are open MondayThursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., staying open later on Friday and Saturday nights until midnight. On Sundays, their hours are

from 2 – 11 p.m.

For more information, visit their facebook at https://www.facebook. com/yogurtfusion, or call at 940-891-1365.

Fair and Rodeo

What a whirl: NTSF brings city out for fun For nine days, Dentonites and TWU students enjoy fair food, livestock and tons of games Tammi Paul Photographer tpaul1@twu.edu

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ummer in Denton is always an exciting time. Between the downtown events and college student freedom, something is constantly happening, but the grandest event is the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, the final close to each summer. Dentonites, make sure to visit the grounds, take a ride on the ferris wheel and stay late as the rodeo takes place.

Capturing this buzzing event, photographer Tammi Paul brings the fair to you.

Above: Rides for all ages are available at the fair and delight the younger crowd.

Right: The Texas Tornado, kettle cooked chips that were cut and fried in a spiral, is one of the many food options for people at the fair and rodeo.

Above: One of the rodeo girls carries the American Flag around the arena during the National Anthem before the calf roping and bronco riding competitions.

Above: Shazam, a rescued shelter dog, leaps off the back of her trainer for the thrill of catching a Frisbee. The Marvelous Mutts is a program that rescues shelter dogs from around the United States.

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DIY decorating: Cafe Brazil Denton improvising spaces

Tex-Mex makes its way to the Denton historic square

Fresh tips on how to work with residence hall constraints

Photo courtesy of Peverell Bélair

Monica Alcaraz Reporter malcaraz@twu.edu When decorating your dorm you want to be able to do three things: express yourself, stay organized, and make it work with the university policies. These three things will make you feel comfortable in your home away from home here at TWU. One way to incorporate yourself into your décor is by bringing your memories into your dorm. Collages come in different shapes and sizes and are a good way to create wall art that displays who you are.

Photos can be used in so many ways, clotheslining is a newly popular way to display photos- this method involves purchasing twine and stringing it up- using clothespins to hang each picture. These are just a couple of examples of

what you can do with your pictures, which are a great way to express who you are and who you love.

Organization is definitely key to maintaining a manageable living situation for yourself and for your relationship with your roommate. For bathroom organization purchase a rectangular caddy basket, which can be found at any of our vast local thrift shops, and some zip ties and tie it to one of the towel racks. This places your belongings within reach, helps you and your roommate stay happy and provides a stylistic way to stay organized. Shoe organizers are a tool that can be used for more than shoes. They can be useful for storing school supplies, jewelry and your nail polish.

Some home décor items not allowed in your room are candles, string

lights and plug-ins – all three of these items are a potential fire hazard and prohibited. If soft lighting is what you are looking for, battery operated tea lights and candles are more than acceptable. If it’s good scent that you’re after, there are many other options than plugins and Scentsys – there are sprays, fabric softeners strategically placed around the room and even some non-plug-in options by Glade and Airwick that work wonderfully!

These are just a few suggestions that will make your campus living experience worthwhile, and for more ideas, pinterest.com is where inspiration can be found.

Welcome to TWU, and I hope these tips help you turn your dorm into your own personal haven here.

Sarah de Schweinitz Reporter sdeschweinitz@twu. edu

Ah, breakfast -- the most important meal of the day and the lifeblood of Café Brazil in Denton.

This late night breakfast joint gained popularity in Dallas and came to Denton just recently in April of this year. For an early morning bite to eat, an afternoon study session, or even a place to wind down after the bars close, (open 24 hours Friday and Saturday) Café Brazil is the place to be. And the best part? It is located just minutes from TWU. They have a slightly intimidating, very large menu starting with signature specials like migas (regular, smoked turkey or veggie), chicken fried steak with eggs, eggs benedict and something they call the Brazilian Breakfast.

(Empanadas and rosemary potatoes for breakfast? Yes, please!)

I decided to order their “Not Just Another Eggs Benedict” which came with a spicy cream sauce instead of hollandaise. While I did miss the hollandaise, their sauce was a nice twist. It was thick almost like gravy, which I definitely enjoyed.

My breakfast was served on a skillet alongside some rather tasty fried sweet potatoes. I got to try a few other dishes and was especially impressed by the French toast which was absolutely delicious. Café Brazil proved that they can do non-breakfast dishes as well, including hearty chili that was nicely seasoned and tasty spicy tortilla soup.

Photo by Tammi Paul

Breakfast isn’t breakfast without a good cup of coffee, and Café Brazil has plenty. You can order a bottomless cup from the coffee bar for $2.69 and even buy some to take home with you if you so choose. They sell whole bean or ground by the half pound or whole pound. I tried the Brazil blend and was pleased - it had a nice, calm flavor and went well with the eggs benedict. Personally, I like to stick to regular roasts but will admit I was intrigued by some of their flavored blends as well. They have a Bourbon Pecan mix that sounds delightful.

The atmosphere in Café Brazil is one rather familiar to Denton—laid-back, open, and comfortable.

There are a plethora of really cool paintings created by local artists for sale on the walls (a very cool rendition

of a Van Gogh self-portrait caught my eye upon entrance and has been lingering in my mind ever since), a friendly and attentive wait staff, and plenty of places to sit.

I went on a Saturday around noon during the lunch rush and was greeted immediately and got my food in a timely manner.

Our server Robert was really nice and made sure we had everything we needed.

One of the things that can ruin an otherwise good lunch is poor service, so I was very thankful for Robert’s friendly demeanor and skilled service. Overall, eating here was a good experience that calls for another visit in the near future.

Please join the TWU Pioneer Family on October 3-5, 2014 for Family Weekend.

Events at Family Weekend include:

Welcome & Campus Tours Luncheon H Traditions Talks TWU Athletic Events H Weekend Tailgate Shuttles to Downtown Denton H Arts & Crafts Station We would love to see you and your guests join us for this year’s Family Weekend!

For registration, costs, program details, and more information, Please refer to www.twufamilyweekend.com.

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TWU duo’s career on an upward swing Continued from pg. 1 The duo began performing gigs with the aid of TWU student assistant Elise Wattman from the music department.

Wattman organized a music camp, Artists Ignite, which inspired Gallardo and Macabare to further their career as musicians.

Speaking on the group, Gallardo said: “We were in the first group. It started our desire to gig, and we pretty much went all out.”

“There’s this music duo called Us. It’s a husband and wife duo, and we just really love them. We actually went to their concert this summer. It was really cool,” Gallardo said, speaking of her and Macabare’s musical influences.

Prior to performing at the House of Blues, The Other Half played at several venues throughout Denton and the DFW metroplex, such as Opening Bell Coffee, White Rock Coffee, Generator Coffee, and the Union, a coffee house near SMU. Gallardo chuckled and added: “We like to do a lot of coffee shops.”

“Another thing we like to do besides gigging is volunteer at Baylor,” Macabare added. “We’re part of the Healing Arts Program. We also volunteer at the Denton State Supported Living Center.” The Healing Arts Program is associated with Baylor University, and the Denton State Supported Living Center projects are associated with TWU. “[Getting gigs] is not as hard as you think it is,” Macabare said. “All you have to do is email and book

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venues. Some pay, some don’t, but you always have a tip jar available.”

Gallardo said: “I love it when people nod their heads or clap their hands and mouth the words along with us as we sing. I think that’s what we love most about it. The fact that we can still be full-time students and perform and do what we love and hone in our musicality. That’s kind of like the cherry on top.”

Asked about the biggest obstacles Gallardo and Macabare faced as performers, the duo chuckled and responded

simultaneously: “Driving.”

Gallardo then specified time management as a personal obstacle: “I’m the crazy person who decided to take 18 credit hours over the summer when I should be out vacationing and stuff, but the fact that we’re fulltime students and we’re not blowing off school [is fairly impressive]. We study, we’re well-respected in our department. We really take our education seriously.”

Offering advice for fellow musicians, Macabare said: “Be nice.”

“Kindness will take you far,” Gallardo added. “You

can meet the most talented people. There’s so many talented people here, but if they’re not that nice, you’d never want to recommend them to play for you for your gigs. Making good relationships with the people who work at venues is just as important. Especially the management.”

When describing her songwriting process, Gallardo said: “We like to jam. I think that’s initially the first thing we like to do.

We start with the music, and it brings out the words and lyrics. We have an idea in our heads that we want

to bring to life, and so we use the music to generate that and the words come afterwards.” Macabare then added: “I think the best thing about songwriting is that you don’t have to think; you come up with what you think music should say to you, let it speak to you, and when you’re done with the song, that’s when you’re, like, ‘Wow! This is really powerful.’”

Gallardo has been accepted for an internship at Florida Hospital Orlando.

Explaining her decision to intern there, she said: “The thing about that facility is

that they’re very advanced and specialized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and neonatal care with music therapy, and that’s what I wanted to do. I plan on quickly working in a hospital setting and being NICU certified with my music therapy.”

The Other Half and its music can be found on both Facebook and Youtube at: https://www.facebook.com/ theotherhalfmaressa and https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCYLLcVRkHusDhuCP5GHzgIw

Blockbusters see tons of revenue, glowing reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Guardians of the Galaxy

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Platinum Dunes

Alex Ancira Managing Editor aancira@twu.edu Admit it, you were terrified that this movie would be just as bad as the “Transformers” abominations, weren’t you?

I personally was scared walking into the screener for this movie, even though a huge chunk of my heart goes out to the heroes in half shells, but my low expectations and fears proved to be happily misguided.

This is by no stretch of the imagination the best “Turtles” movie out there — looking at you “Secret of the Ooze” — but it is not an incompetant movie and the talent attached out-talents the mediocre script. Megan

Fox plays the iconic April O’Neil to varied degrees of success, but for the most part she isn’t the problem for the film.

The action and look of the Turtles is often very well choreographed and cleanly animated, but the plot is hammy and underdeveloped.

Will Arnett makes a hilarious appearance that just doesn’t get the screentime it deserves.

Regardless of all the movie’s problems, it’s good to see the TMNT back in action. It may not be the movie the Turtles deserve, but audiences will be able to enjoy it just enough.

Photo courtesy of Marvel Studio

Shelby Baker Editor-in-Chief sbaker@twu.edu When it comes to space adventures, Star Wars and Star Trek will always hold revered positions in film and television history. What made them successful, more than great effects, was the complex stories and relationships between the characters. I think it is safe to say that Guardians of the Galaxy will join their ranks in future years.

The script was well written and incredibly funny. For those who didn’t grow up reading the comics, it was easy to understand and decipher not only the main characters’ personalities but also what drives them. Each character

is important and stands alone.

The cinematography was fantastic. The creation of worlds was very well done, creating multiple cultures and scenes that lend to a great space odyssey. One of the best was the air fight near the end of the movie, being exactly what sci-fi lovers have been awaiting since the last Star Wars movie.

Definitely one of the best movies of the summer.

I highly encourage you, our audience, to go out and see the film as soon as you can.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox, Dune Entertainment

Alex Ancira Managing Editor aancira@twu.edu Giant robots, wacko mutant turtles and now humanoid apes?

Just a typical summer for American cinema-goers.

The quality of this film, however, is anything but typical.

In a franchise that has not been known to hit the emotional highs of its first showing way, way back in the late ‘60s, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is an incredible roller coaster ride for the audience.

Watching Caesar’s fight for equality in a world now dominated by apes is incredible, especially when you couple the exquisite writing with the amazing

visual effects.

Apes and humans fighting in a new world near-apocalyptic setting has never seemed more believable. Koba is an intimidating and believable villian that gives Caesar a run for my attention.

Frankly, this is the level Sci-Fi movies should aim for every time they hit major audiences. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a testament to what a fantastic effects team, cast and director can do when given the right budget and room to breathe by studios.

Go check out it ASAP.

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First-years hit the field Page Editor Amanda Clark shares her expectations for the soccer and volleyball teams and examines their strengths and weaknesses heading into the fall

Amanda Clark Page Editor aclark9@twu.edu While many were gone from campus for the summer, the TWU volleyball and soccer teams have been in preparation for the coming seasons.

Head soccer coach Babak Abouzar shared about how the team is looking to improve from last season with some key players returning and new players joining the team as well. There are two new transfer students as well as two new first-year students.

Last season the soccer team had the best season they’ve had in several years, and I see that with key leaders in place, the return of strong players, and the addition of some fresh legs, the Pioneers have a great season ahead of them. In the 2014 Lone Star Conference Preseason Poll, voters picked TWU to finish fifth, and I would agree with this ranking.

After corresponding with Abouzar and looking over last year’s stats, I believe the Pioneers may have their best season yet.

If the team can get a win against Angelo State under their belt this season, I believe they can meet and surpass expectations for the season.

- Amanda Clark, Lasso Page Editor

Abouzar said, “The area we need to improve on is our physicality. We can continually improve on getting our hands dirty and being the aggressor.” He also shared about wanting the team to take ownership and to be a contender for this year’s LSC Tournament.

In the midst of hard situations, Volleyball persevered last season with a great overall record of 22-11, advancing the LSC tournament and the NCAA tournament. Although the volleyball team lost several seniors, the team returns with several strong players and a great leadership team, including seniors Jaqueline Santos and Morgan Wilson, as well as sophomore Mallory Kuechle.

In the LSC Preseason Poll, the Volleyball team was picked to finish third.

Based on their previous performance, I would say this is an accurate ranking. However, with strong leadership, a great season under their belt and new players, I say we can expect

a wonderful turnout from the Pioneers this season.

The teams to watch out for will be no. 6 nationally ranked West Texas A&M and no. 19 Angelo State.

The Pioneers picked up a match or so against each team and came close to winning a game against Angelo State last season.

If the team can get a win against Angelo State under their belt this season, I believe they can meet and surpass expectations for the season.

When I was speaking with head volleyball coach Shelly Barberee earlier this season, her confidence in the team put together for this year was encouraging as well as her continual desire to always have a better season than the last.

Both teams have lost seniors and gained new players and will have to fight this season in order to maintain ownership and gain momentum to advance to the LSC tournament.

Soccer, Volleyball introduce new players for fall semester Sarah de Schweinitz Reporter sdeschweinitz@twu. edu Come fall, TWU’s volleyball and soccer teams will welcome some new first-year players to their teams.

Head soccer coach Babak Abouzar and his team can look forward to four new players from all around Texas.

From Rockwall is Megan Coppedge, an education major with an extensive high school repertoire. In 2011-12 she was named Offensive MVP and team leading scorer.

In 2012 she experienced a good year as she earned the title of MVP at the North Forney Tournament, caught VYPE magazine’s attention and was nominated for Power Player of the Week.

Coming from North Richland Hills is Samantha Moore, a midfielder, who graduated from Birdville High School. In 2013 her team was First Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-Region and she was named MVP. She is majoring in secondary education.

Next up is undecided midfielder Lucero Chavez, who graduated from Garland high school and played for Alliance United FC, Dallas Texas Red North and FC Dallas ECNL. Last but not least is Rachel Rupp from Lewisville. She graduated from Marcus high

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school and played for the D’Feeters Soccer Club ENCL from 2010 to 2012 and was on the Dallas Texans ENCL from 2012 to 2014. She is also a midfielder and majoring in nursing.

Just five students will be joining head volleyball coach Shelly Barbaree and her team on the court.

From Byron Nelson high school is Elizabeth Pennington, who plays middle blocker. Her rep includes both academic and sports achievements, winning District Blocker of the year in 2013 and being part of TGCA 4-5A All-Star Team. She was also a member of National Honor Society and won Academic All-District in 2011, 2012 and 2013. She has not yet decided her major.

Undecided major, Baylie Barnes is an outside hitter from Boswell high school. She was a member of National Honor Society and played for Tejas

Volleyball club from 2008 to 2014.

Mary Kate Hyde is a setter from JJ Pearce high school. She was also a member of National Honor Society and an accomplished player. In 2012, she won the TGCA Academic All-State Award and was named District 9-5A Best Setter. She is majoring in kinesiology.

Haley Collins is a middle blocker/outside hitter majoring in biochemistry from Mansfield Timberview high school.

She was Academic AllState and Blocker of the year in 2013 and 2014 and played for DFW Performance Volleyball club.

Briley Cole is a rightside hitter from Rains high school in Emory. She was a member of National Honor Society and secretary of Student Council.

She was also Academic AllDistrict in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Her major is fashion merchandising.