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WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2015 | Vol. 102, No. 3
Campus Development
Voting is open, students decide Proposed Student Union comes to referendum on Feb. 3 and 4
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Matt Olson Reporter molson3@twu.edu On Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 4, students were encouraged to participate in a university-wide referendum regarding the Denton campus Student Union. A yea vote would allow the Student Union Office to move forward with the design process, involving finding and selecting an architect and eventual construction, planned to be completed in time for Fall 2018. A nay vote would halt the forward momentum until student initiative prompts the Student Union Office to reexamine the matter. The final vote will be tallied when voting closes tonight at 8 p.m. Director of the Student Union Kyle Voyles said about the voting process: “We’re working with IT, and they’ll be able to tell us the number of students who voted and the percentage of ‘yes’ and the percentage of ‘no.’” Tuesday afternoon, Voyles shared that he was unable to divulge detailed information on voter turnout, but he stated: “The numbers are good and healthy right now. We’ve had a good number of students that voted.” Students have taken issue with the idea of a new Student Union; some students feel that limited campus parking and student housing should receive priority before construction begins on a new union, while others are frustrated that Student Union fees would increase from $38 to $150 (an
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The Houston campus will be holding a Health Professional Career Day.
Community: Need a cab? Uber is coming to test Denton’s waters for a new taxi service.
Lifestyle: Giuliana Rancic paid a visit to TWU to talk about destiny and positive attitudes. Photo by Tammi Paul
Above: Buttons were availabe for students at voting stations in the student union.
increase of $112) per person per semester to accommodate the cost of a new Union. Voyles expressed his desire to see accurate student feedback in the vote: “Whether you’re for or against the vote, I just want students to get out and vote. I want them to feel like their voice has been heard.” Despite students’ complaints about building a new Student Union, the referendum has quickly gained support
across campus. Students express excitement in being able to voice their opinions on a campus matter regardless of which side of the debate they find themselves on. In support of the Student Union, Nursing firstyear Diego Cuevas shared: “It’s important to leave a legacy for other students.”
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Nadiyah Suleiman Page Editor nsuleiman@twu.edu TWU’s student athletes have done it again. For the 7th consecutive semester, teams in all five sports have collected grade point averages that exceed 3.125. These high GPAs
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continue the long standing trend of high grades that the dedicated athletes have maintained. TWU’s Athletics Department has prided itself for numerous semesters on athletes that not only compete well in sports but also perform well academically. TWU Athletics have
continuously recruited student athletes emphasizing the student aspect. Each athlete is expected to maintain good standing in their academic endeavors while also continuing to show good sportsmanship and teamwork in their sport.
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February isn’t just associated with cut-out hearts, sappy love letters, oodles of chocolate and giant stuffed teddy bears on Valentine’s Day. While desperately trying to make your lover happy on a day that has nothing to do with love is honorable, February is also the bearer of something more important: Heart Health Awareness. According to the Center for Disease Control and American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death among women and men in the United States. The Go Red for Women campaign claims that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in comparison to any other major health condition.
In terms of costs, the CDC cites that cardiovascular disease cost the U.S. over $300 billion per year in medical services, prescriptions and lost productivity in the economy. In response to this major societal concern, TWU’s Student Health Services, in partnership with the Fitness and Recreation Center and the Institute for Women’s Health on campus, has events going on throughout the month of February to garner awareness for this topic and celebrate Heart Health Month. The first week of February is going to have the biggest impact with a Heart Health Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from noon-1 p.m. in the Fitness and Recreation Center on the Denton campus. Then, as tradition holds, there will be ...
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When ads cost small Concealed carry fortunes: The insanity worth a shot? of Superbowl adverts Risk not worth reward for colleges Brian Chetoni Reporter bchetoni@twu.edu
No one can justify spending $544.5 million on TV commercials Shelby Baker Editor-in-Chief sbaker3@twu.edu There are a lot of things I could do with $4.5 million. The first being to pay off my student debts. Most people can live comfortable lives on that amount. We’re looking at 80 years here, and companies are spending that much for a 30 second commercial. Superbowl commercials have long been a source of entertainment between touchdowns and halftime shows. These long-awaited advertisements cost $4.5 million for a 30-second slot, with some businesses paying around $18 million for two minutes of airtime. As an average person, this is just ridiculous. Every year, these commercials get a lot of hype for the month prior to the game. It has gotten to the point that companies are releasing teasers for their ads and some releasing their ads early altogether. Once the main event is over, the commercials will remain a relevant topic for two, maybe three more days before no one remembers them. If this was back in 1967
when superbowl ads cost $40,000, you wouldn’t hear any complaints from me. The price of ads rose seven percent from last year and sold out only a few days before the big event, a drastic change from the previous year selling out of spots a month before. Businesses are paying for the hype but not benefitting anyone from them. $4.5 million is a very steep price for four weeks worth of hype when a brilliant marketing plan that contributes to society could cost less and be remembered longer. Most people know Toms will donate a pair of shoes for every pair bought. Online campaigns are a more cost effective alternative that could potentially reach even more people. Now, we can blame part of the rise in price on inflation, but there is no other ad that costs 150K per second. Let’s take a second to put this into perspective: According to Harvard’s financial aid webpage, $9 million could pay for 16.5 bachelor’s degrees, and that’s covering tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, travel, and any other extraneous costs. Remember the new Fiat
500X, which had a commercial featuring the little blue pill? Air time for one 60 second ad cost enough to buy 450 of those new speed racers. Let’s not forget Budweiser’s one minute ad, the same price as 474,433 packs of 24 at Walmart. That money is not even including the price of some of the talent used in the commercials. Those who watched this past Superbowl will have recognized Bryan Cranston and Kim Kardashian. People view these minute long commercials as the main entertainment, even with movie trailers nestled in the line-up. I had a professor the other day describe the entire superbowl experience as representing America, and I couldn’t help but agree with him. I sit and wonder what it says about us as a people when we consider a series of minutelong commercials as topic of the day. Nothing is going to change as long as people are willing to fork over the money, and that’s where the problem lies. Superbowl ads are a waste of money and time and a tradition that needs to at least go down in price.
Newly elected Governor Greg Abbot and Texas GOP wasted no time in trying to get the Senate to pass a bill that makes concealed carry on college campuses legal, according to Politifact. I can’t speak for everyone, but I know many people on campus that I would not trust with a gun. I don’t even trust most cops with guns. Guns enable anybody the power to take lives. In 1970 at Jackson State University, there were students protesting the Vietnam War and cops opened fire on them leaving 12 students injured and two dead. If guns are on campus, I fear the same result may happen, but the cops will have an excuse. Think of how many police killings you’ve heard of in the last year. Perhaps two, possibly five. Those are ridiculously low numbers compared to the total of 1,100 people killed by cops in 2014, according to the FBI. In 2015, there have already been 85 deaths. Cops murdered people everyday since the New Year. How can passing more concealed carry laws help if so many probable causes already exist? Even TWU has experienced its problems with shootings. A husband brought a firearm
onto the Denton campus to confront his wife, a staff member, in ACT. Think of all the people you know. Single out the loudmouths, who are all bark and no bite. Now, imagine of all the rigid and hot tempered friends that could be serial killers but you don’t quite know for sure and add guns into the equation. It’s the classic Michael Kelso move thinking alcohol extinguishes fire. If he didn’t teach you, allow me to reiterate: it makes the flame bigger, and if we already have guns on us, then consider what’s stopping that idea from becoming a reality? To obtain a gun the applicants can’t have any major red flags on their record like prison or a mental institution. With those people who are textbook citizens now having a gun, it is unlikely all of them will use it for self-defense before something else. Especially the more reactive the people are. That being said, I’m not a gainst owning weapons. It’s our second amendment right after all. I plan to own a gun eventually, but it will never leave the place where my loved ones sleep. Those are the people I hold myself responsible for. Outside the home, it’s the government’s job to protect us. If not, then I’m not paying taxes anymore.
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Knowledge is power Learning both sides is key when an issue is worth fighting over Alex Ancira Managing Editor aancira@twu.edu Aren’t cliches wonderful? They succinctly explain concepts we often believe to be fact faster than you could say it yourself. Thus in the immortal words of Thomas Jefferson: “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate.” This timeless adage is a fairly digestible concept. Democracy only works with well-informed, educated masses actively participating in the system. This virtue of democratic process and choices made by and for the people, though, extends to political climates far and wide, large and small — even
TWU. With the Student Union Referendum vote closing its polls today, democracy will yet again challenge the people to produce a result that best fits everyone’s collective needs. Can we be certain that our voting pool, small as it is, is fully informed and educated on the prospect of our proposed new union? I’m not so sure. Knowledge is key when voting on any issue and TWU has adequately made information available on many of the possible changes on campus. You can’t fault TWU for trying to inform the student body, after all. Whether it is getting feedback on campus tech, informing about the switch to Google’s apps, proposed tuition increases or the Student Union Referendum, administration
makes information easy to grab with seminars to explain them and strong campus campaigning. Actually, TWU probably does too good of a job of informing the students of the changes that could come into effect. The reason I say that is because students always see the pro-university interest angle at almost every turn. Oh, this new email change? Naturally, it’s great for students! The Student Union is a need, this is true, and here are the reasons why this costly proposal that many students will not see the fruits of during their enrollment at TWU is completely worth it. Tuition increases are adjusting to the times of course, and we’re still below the state average for tuition and fees anyway.
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that oppose the prospect vehemently will make it out to polls. Remember, turnout for national elections tend to be terrible, let alone a campus or local proposition or referendum. It does help that the polling is conducted online, but one should wonder just how much since the campaign has been one-sided. Frankly our electorate is not educated — it is the students’ fault. We have the opportunity to gather and speak our grievances with the Union Referendum and yet so many do nothing. Democracy’s greatest tragedy is what may come next: the inevitable complaints that arise after the new U passes because of low turnout for the “nay” side. Remember: care to vote or choose not to care at all.
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When you’ve only seen one side of an argument, if there truly is more than one side fairly represented, you cannot claim you are educated on the subject. Everywhere I look on campus, there are buttons and shirts that say “Pioneer a New U.” Where are the “Vote No” buttons that the campus truly needs? Where are the students littering the Free Speech area with flyers asking to pack the vote with the hefty “nay” that so many students I personally know desire? Turnout might be meager, and students and faculty must realize this possibility. What if no one shows up that opposes the new U? With little representation on the anti-referendum front as far as marketing, only the students
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Why is it important for students to vote?
Students need to know that their opinions matter and with their vote, they can make a change. Darione Dorsey Photo by Tammi Paul
Above: Laptops are available in the union for students to submit their votes. These stations also came equipped with buttons and color-changing cups to encourage student involvement.
Senior Education major Bailey Greenslade said: “I like being able to vote, but I think I’m going to be paying for something that I can’t use.” For some students, this will be the second time that they have voted. A referendum was held two years ago in which the students voted yes, having the input of 10 percent of the total student population.
Speaking on the voting process, Greenslade stated: “It was really simple.” Indicating the “I Voted” sticker she received, she laughed and added: “I like stickers.” Voyles also said: “This is just endorsement to say that the students are willing to do this. We still have to get the Board of Regents to sign off on it, and we still have to get the state
“This is just endorsement to say that the students are willing to do this. We still have to get the Board of Regents to sign off on it, and we still have to get the state legislators to approve.” - Kyle Voyles, Director of the Student Union
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I see the need for more space and more flexibility with dining options, so any opportunity I have to make that happen I am all for.
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TWU will be hosting five career days this spring semester. Career days are hosted in order to allow students the opportunity to network, talk with employers, and also have the opportunity to get an open position. Employers may hire for full-time positions, part time positions, internships, or volunteer opportunities. The first career day will be at the Houston Center on Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be exclusively for nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy majors. Two career days will be hosted at the Dallas Center with the first being Feb. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for nursing and healthcare administration majors. The second career
day at Dallas Center will be on April 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be for occupational therapy and physical therapy majors. The Professional Career Expo at TWU Denton campus will be hosted in Hubbard Hall and will be on March 4 from 12-3 p.m. This career day is open to all majors. Also, on April 10 UNT and TWU will have a joint day called Education Career Day, which will be located at UNT’s Coliseum. This event will go from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The career days are specifically open to TWU students, and it is recommended to bring resumes to give to the employers and dress for success in business casual attire. For more information about career days, location information, dates, and schedules, please refer to Career Day’s webpage at http://www.twu.edu/careerservices/career-days.asp.
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Harrassment On Jan. 17, a report of harassment was made to DPS at Lowry Woods Community. Evading Arrest or Detention On Jan. 25, DPS responded to a call at Lowry Woods Community resulting in an adult arrest. Driving while License Suspended On Jan. 25, DPS responded to a report of someone driving while their license was suspended on Bell Avenue. This resulted in an adult arrest. Trespass On Jan. 26, DPS responded to a trespass on Austin Place Apartments that resulted in an adult arrest. Trespass On Jan. 26, DPS responded to a trespassing report at Sayers Hall that resulted in an adult arrest. Criminal Mischief On Jan. 27, report of criminal mischief was made to DPS at Lowry Woods Community. The incident was cleared by exception. Assault On Jan. 29, a fight broke out at Stark Hall, resulting in physical injury. No arrests were made. Theft On Jan. 31, a report of a theft of more than $20 and less than $500 at Guinn Hall was responded to by DPS. No arrests were made. Criminal Mischief On Feb. 1, a report of criminal mischief was made to DPS on the Dallas Campus. No arrests were made.
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legislators to approve. Depending on their schedule, we won’t hear from them until late spring.” The current Student Union has the drawbacks of not meeting modern Americans with Disabilities Act standards, lacking a sprinkler system, providing poor Wi-Fi access, and offering limited space to an increasing student population which has nearly tripled since it was built in 1970, among other shortcomings. The current Student Union cannot be expanded because of structural changes that allowed for the addition of the Underground. Even if adding on to the Union was possible, fixing the building’s problems would require a substantial sum of money. Regardless of the direction the vote takes, the Student Union Office has vowed to respect the vote. The future of the university — specifically, its Student Union — as always lies in the hands of its students.
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Denton takes Uber for a spin Popular ride sharing app test markets with Dentonites Emily Nickles Page Editor enickles@twu.edu According to a recent article in the Denton RecordChronicle, car transportation and ride sharing app, Uber, has contacted the Denton Convention and Visitors Bureau with the interest of setting up a market in Denton. Apparently Uber is looking to set up a trial period where people can get rides for free. The test run began yesterday and will continue through Feb. 5. The trial period will help determine whether or not there is a demand in the area and if Uber will pursue hiring drivers in the area. In order for Uber to set up a market in Denton, Director of Transportation for the city of Denton Mark Nelson states that the city will have to revise its vehicle-for-hire ordinance (Ordinance 2001-094) in order to make it legal for Uber to facilitate rides in the area. “The current vehicle-for-hire ordinance will have to be revised — it hasn’t taken in account that base type of vehicle-for-hire. That’s something we’ll have to look at with Uber.” The issue of ordinance laws became a problem in Dallas last summer when local taxi cab and limousine
services began to protest against the competition ride-sharing was causing for their businesses. Once Code Compliance caught wind of the use of the app, they brought the Dallas Police Department into the equation. Undercover DPD agents feigned taking rides with the Uber app in order to issue citations for any violations having to do with the Dallas ordinance; the problem there is that the company didn’t have to answer to the violations — drivers did. Drivers go through an extensive background check, and any driver offering the UberBLACK or UberSUV services must be certified to drive as if they were providing a limousine service, which requires a permit. As part of the Uber safety guarantee, users receive all the information: name, license plate number, photo and rating once their request is confirmed. The app is available for the iPhone iOS.8 and Androids. Before a ride is even requested, Uber will calculate the fare for the transportation according to mileage, time and safety cost. UberX is the cheapest ride and is the service most riders seem to use. There are no hidden costs, and the fare calculator gives a rough estimate so there are no surprises, but
prices will bump up during high traffic hours. This means that holidays, local events and late hours are often periods of times when the cost will go up due to high demand. Overall, the Uber app may be a useful tool in keeping drunk drivers off the road and serve as an option of transportation for students who don’t have cars and need to go places that are not within walking distance. This could be a valuable asset for Denton, as Nelson shared: “A couple of our council members in our local meetings have made a statement saying it’s something they would like. … I’ve heard of indications from folks that they would like additional options for transportation.” Although he says the interest has been purely anecdotal, he mentioned that some of the hotels in town have even made some reference to the Bureau. Uber is looking to set up something in the Denton area as soon as this February. After the trial run this week, Uber will contact the City Council and work further with them on the subject. Although it’s up in the air, there’s a chance Denton may be getting a new transportation service in addition to the DART and AA Shuttle & Taxi Service.
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TWU’s Houston campus offers job assistance through annual fair Brian Chetoni Reporter bchetoni@twu.edu On Feb. 9, Houston is holding a Health Professional Career Day sponsored by the Career Services Department. This event is held every semester for those pursuing a career in the health field in order to prepare students about to graduate. The event is to give students an idea of what to expect in the industry they are pursuing. It has also proved to be a great tool in preparing for professional interviews and assessments, according to Health Care Administration graduate student Apurva Kulkarni. Kulkarni works in the Office of Student Life-Houston. Kulkarni highly advocates anyone looking to further their professional careers to attend. “All kinds of health organizations come in and students go around talking to them to get a brief idea and what to expect in the industry,” Kulkarni said. “It’s a great way for students to seek opportunities,
internships, promotions, and other benefits within their field of study.” The school is able to do this every semester because of the hard work of Assistant Director of Student Life -Houston Deborah Unruh being able to establish contacts within organizations willing to come give TWU’s students opportunities. Health Professional Career Day serves as a way for these students to begin networking to seek further opportunities with the organizations that participate. The companies offer positions ranging from full-time, part-time, internship or volunteer. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Houston Center and will focus mainly on Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy majors. Only Houston students are admitted into the fair. For more information or to register, visit the Career Day webpage at http://www.twu.edu/ career-services/register-career-day.asp
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Students, staff, family and friends gathered in SU Room 207 to celebrate the life of Brenna Taylor, a TWU senior who was involved in a fatal pedestrian car accident on Thursday, Jan. 22, near her apartment. Interim Dean of the College of Professional Education Dr. Jerry Whitworth led the gathering and asked those in attendance/friends (not just students who spoke) present to share memories they had with Brenna. To the right: After the service inside the Student Union, students proceeded outside to release balloons in Brenna’s honor.
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Campus | Arts
Rivera to read poetry R. Flowers Rivera comes to Denton campus Brian Chetoni Reporter bchetoni@twu.edu
On Feb. 18, TWU will be hosting a local award-winning poet R. Flowers Rivera. Rivera will be reading from her books of poetry and then a Questions-andAnswers session will follow starting at 4 p.m. The readings will be held in the Arts and Sciences Building Room 103. Rivera is a native of Mississippi, and she has a doctorate in English, specializing in African-American literature and creative writing. Rivera’s book “Heathen” received the Naomi Long Madgett Poetry Award, an award exclusively for African-American poets.
Rivera’s work can be described as breaking many social barriers regarding race, gender, class, orientation and regional identity. However, “Heathen” is said to be rich in empathy and invention and described as “a book of psalms for the present day” by author Terrance Hayes. Adjunct Instructor Jenny Molberg was able to orchestrate this visit through Rivera’s publicist for her creative writing class. “This event is also significant for the writing community at TWU, so we hope that anyone who is interested joins us for the reading, Q-and-A and book signing,” said Molberg. “I believe her work will speak to many of the students at TWU.”
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The Sub Shack proves to be subpar Captain Nemo’s returned and re-branded as the Sub Shack with subs that are OK Nadiyah Suleiman Page Editor nsuleiman@twu.edu Just a short distance from campus down South Bell Avenue sits an old house painted mustard yellow and trimmed in turquoise blue. The old wood and peeling paint gives the impression of pulling up to an old vacation beach house. Upon closer inspection, it turns out to be Sub Shack, formerly Captain Nemo’s Steak Subs. Anyone looking for a classic sandwich and a quiet place to eat will find Sub Shack is a convenient place for a quick bite. After walking up a rickety, wooden ramp and pushing past the plastic weatherproofing, you enter a small room housing an open kitchen, a few tables and a bar. More tables can be found on the heated patio located outside. Choices are limited, but the menu consists of around 10 items that you can customize to some extent. The house special, recommended to all first timers, has steak, cheese, fried onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes and Italian dressing. The steak is
perfectly cooked and the cheese melted so that every bite contains an even ratio of cheese and meat. The meat, however, is a little salty and lacked any seasoning other than pepper and salt. Sub Shack also serves classics such as the Italian Sub: a mixture of ham, salami, lettuce and fresh tomatoes. Again the sandwich was served with Italian dressing. The cold cuts were made from quality meat, but the dressing got absolutely everywhere. The Turkey and Cheese sandwich had an interesting taste and was surprisingly good. There is the option to order the Turkey and Cheese hot or cold. The hot option is made by chopping cold cut turkey into smaller pieces, then fried and covered in cheese. The bread is toasted in an oven and everything is topped with lettuce, tomatoes and, you guessed it, Italian dressing. The turkey had excellent flavor and gave the sandwich a unique taste. All three sandwiches had a generous amount of dressing, so those accustomed to light dressing or a moderate amount beware these sandwiches might not be for you; however, the dressing did
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After a diverse past, the Sub Shack now occupies this intriguing old building on South Bell Avenue.
pair well with the fresh tomatoes that were present in every sandwich. With the grease that was inevitable on the hot sandwiches, the dressing got very messy and after a few minutes made the bread soggy in places, which was worse when the bread had not been toasted. Chips were also sold on a rack next to the register; most of the chips were Kettle Cooked
or Kettle Style. While this is a healthier option and some would say simplistic, it does not leave the customer with much of a choice. Pricing was fairly decent and students do get a $1 discount, and while they were short staffed, there was never a long wait or delay in receiving hot food. It would have been nicer if there had been a little more variety, but
overall it was tasty, filling food. To be honest, while Sub Shack does have decent prices and a laid back atmosphere, its lack of variety, seasoning and staff makes it difficult for them to compete against the big chains like Subway, Quiznos or Which Wich.
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a school-wide Go Red photograph taken of all students wearing red and wanting to participate from 12:30-1:00 p.m. in the Fitness and Recreation Gym. The photograph is hosted by the American Heart Association and after the photo is taken, AHA will use it for future marketing purposes. The rest of the month will continue with Walking Wednesdays, a way for students to get thirty minutes of aerobic exercise during the lunch hour from 12:30-1:00 p.m. on Feb. 11, 18 and 25. The walk will be held on the indoor track in Pioneer Hall. Students and faculty alike are welcome to attend, though everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Assistant Director of Health Promotion Sonia Redwine shared why this is a good option for students and how it can impact everyday healthiness: “We know that the American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of activity a day, so we’re trying to help the community get their 30 minutes in that day by joining us on a walk. So hopefully we get them [students] connected with each other, so it becomes not only an opportunity for fitness but an opportunity to socialize and network with each other. Hopefully, we can create some new work out buddies so that they can continue walking with someone throughout the semester.” The Heart Health Lunch and Learn will include a panel discussion and a free lunch while supplies last. The three panelists: Redwine, Assistant Director of Fitness and Recreation Michelle Reeves
and Clinical Supervisor of Exercise and Sports Nutrition Clinic Sarah Dobkins. They will talk about some of the basic topics related keeping your heart healthy. Redwine stated: “We definitely want to bring awareness about the different signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women specifically and the points of cardiovascular activity and how that plays in overall heart health.” Dobkins will be presenting healthy foods and nutrition on behalf of the Institute for Women’s Health on campus. She stated: “According to the NIH [National Institute of Health], 1 in 4 women die from heart disease. It is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. ... My primary focus will be on nutrition, specifically nutrition tips for preventing heart disease.” In regards to what fuels her passion for heart health and nutrition, Dobkins shared in an email: “My passion stems from a desire to practice preventative health (considering heart disease is 80 percent preventable, nutrition is a huge factor) and provide sound nutrition education in a world where there is a lot of nutrition misinformation.” Reeves will discuss the more active side of becoming heart healthy and fit as a preventative measure for heart disease. Redwine will discuss some resources that are available on campus and through SHS. After the panel is done speaking, they will open up the floor for students to ask any questions they have about CVD and preventing CVD.
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with Giuliana Rancic The E! News host shares her tips for gaining personal success and confidence Tiffany Lam Copy Editor tlam6@twu.edu E! News anchor and entertainment journalist Giuliana Rancic spoke at TWU yesterday at 5 p.m. in Margo Jones Performance Hall. Rancic’s talk, titled “Taking Control of Your Destiny: The Power of a Positive Attitude,” encourages women to look on the positive side of life and keep their head up. Having battled with breast cancer in 2011 before getting a double mastectomy, Rancic speaks from experience. It was when she was trying to conceive that Rancic found out she was in the early stages of breast cancer. “Worst moment of my life,” Rancic told the audience. FA B - U -W I S H , created shortly after Rancic’s bout with breast cancer, is an example of how she reaches out to women going through hardships. In partnership with The Pink Agenda, the initiative spreads positivity to women with breast cancer. During Rancid’s own struggle with breast cancer, indulgence worked as a kind of therapy for her. Hair, makeup, clothes — Rancic was able to remain optimistic with these little things. FAB-U-WISH seeks to accomplish the same thing with other women; the initiative grants “fabulous wishes.” Rancic said: “It takes more strength, resilience and self-awareness to give back when you’re down.” Breast cancer is not the only struggle known to Rancic. Born
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Giuliana Rancic expresses with her hands to energize the crowd as she gives her speech.
in Naples, Italy before moving to the States, she doodled in class because she didn’t speak English. Becoming an anchorwoman was always her dream, but she needed to improve her English. She learned English by watching TV. Before becoming an anchorwoman, Rancic worked as a hostess and in retail; she worked at a talent agency to make connections. “Whatever company you want to work for, start at the bottom and work your way up,” she said. Rancic was once fired from E! News for asking a celebrity if she ever dated an older man. E! News told her it was too racy, but when the segment got a lot of attention, they rehired her. Within a year, she brought E! News up from
the bottom and made it the number one show on the network. “Sometimes the darkest days lead to the brightest days,” Rancic said. “Anything is possible.” Within her own life, Rancic focuses on the positive by saying what she’s thankful for out loud: “When you’re thankful for the little things, the big things get delivered to you. … In the end, it all works out.” Rancic currently has published two books and will be releasing her memoir this year on Mother’s Day. For more information about Giuliana Rancic, visit her website at http:// www.giulianarancic.com.
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Sports
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Basketball
TWU drops third straight Pioneers lose third straight, second straight OT loss
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Above: Senior guard Toree Mason prepares to shoot in conference game.
Alex Ancira Managing Editor aancira@twu.edu The TWU Pioneers basketball team increased their losing streak to three straight with Sunday’s loss on the road against Tarleton State. With the 76–82 overtime defeat in tow, TWU sits in the 6th seed in the Lone Star Conference with a 12–9 overall record
and a 5–5 in-conference record. Tarleton currently resides in the 5th seed in the LSC. TWU’s sophomore g u a r d Ke n e s h a Saygo led the Pioneers on the day with a career-high 28 point effort, with strong 12 point contributions from senior guard Ashley Salazar and sophomore center E r i n M a x w e l l . Sophomore for ward Emily Spector dropped
10 points in the game as well. While TWU opened the game with a basket, Tarleton State went on a 12–2 run to grab the lead for the rest of the half. TWU trailed by at least two possessions up through halftime, where the score stood at 35–29 after Spector’s three point shot to close out the period coming off an assist from Saygo.
TWU opened the second half with six straight points to tie the game at 35–35. Tarleton and TWU would battle throughout the game with over 10 lead changes until TSU took the lead with only 1:15 left in regulation. Salazar tied the game up shortly after and the two teams went into overtime with a score of 67–67. With strong free throw shooting in overtime, TSU won the game by six points to hand TWU it’s second straight overtime loss. Head ba sketbal l coach Beth Jillson said after the game: “Another tough loss in overtime. We dug ourselves a hole early in the game but rallied to take the lead in the second half. Defensively we played well in the second half and held them to 27.8 percent shooting. We didn’t get the defensive stops we needed when we had the lead late in the second half and early in the overtime.” Next up is a road game against Cameron on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. TWU will look to rebound against the Cameron Aggies to close out the season with some conference wins before the LSC tournament kicks off at the beginning of next month. For more information on the TWU Pioneer basketball team, head over to twuathletics.com.
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Student athletes on Honor Roll Continued from pg. 1 According to the TWU Athletics website, the top objective of TWU’s Athletics Department is to “encourage scholarship and the attainment of a baccalaureate degree for each student athlete.” Other objectives include teaching teamwork, positive involvement, and a wellness lifestyle. Student athletes have kept up these high standards with 65 consecutive semesters maintaining department GPA of 3.00 or higher. The hard work and efforts of TWU’s athletes have been acknowledged by the Lone Star Conference, an organization that presents awards and provides different services with the goal of helping student athletes from numerous different schools succeed in sports, academics, and their individual life goals. The spring semester of 2014 marked 55 TWU student athletes and two student athletic trainers were eligible for the LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. This prestigious list requires its students to have a minimum GPA of 3.30 and be active on the roster. This success has not stopped TWU’s student athletes from pushing the limits to improve. For the fall semester of 2014, the number jumped from 55 to 68 student athletes being placed on
the LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Nineteen of those students on the list maintained a perfect GPA of 4.0 during that semester. The TWU Athletics website shows all five TWU sports were represented on the list, including: three basketball student athletes, six gymnasts, five volleyball student athletes, three student athletes from the soccer team and two softball student athletes. In the fall semester of 2014, the LSC presented TWU with the woman’s LSC Academic Excellence Award in which they were presented with a trophy and $2,500. LSC Interim Commissioner Jay Poerner said: “This award was established to highlight the league’s pursuit of excellence while recognizing outstanding academic achievement of LSC student-athletes, individual sports programs, and athletic departments.” TWU’s Athletics Department has worked hard on helping its student-athletes succeed. The department continues to impress upon their young students the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and education to help their students reach their goals.