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Wednesday, March 27, 2019 twulasso.com
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Community | Circus
Opinion | Staff
Italian water circus visits North Texas
STAFF
By KRISTA SIMPSON
PIC KS
MADELINE BOUTWELL
ANISSA CLARK
I try and keep myself busy over spring break so I never get too lazy to begin with. This spring break I went to Florida on a mission trip and that kept me busy! I have found that if I keep myself busy, even with simple tasks like laundry, it helps keep me productive!
I like to make sure I know all of my assignments that are due after the break so that I can start planning how I’m going to get things done when we get back.
JUNE COOKE
LACEY CUTBURTH
KATELYN GARST
Going back to school is jarring especially if you had a quiet, stay-in vacay. Exchanging reading for pleasure with reading to study was particularly hard for me, but I find reading a book that’s not for school before I go to bed, is helpful in getting a long night’s sleep. In addition, you could try adjusting your sleep schedule for school hours over a weekend, if you’re used to staying up late.
I struggle with prespring break laziness, so getting back into the swing of school never really happens. My motivation comes in waves, it really depends on the day if I get work done or not. On a good day, I just keep my motivation up and try to be most productive on those days.
I hate to admit it, but I am never in the groove of school. My schedule is never the same, but one thing that I can always count on is my well-pruned planner and tendency to keep my room clean. It won’t save my grades, but spring cleaning definitely helps to save some of my sanity.
ADRIANNE LAKY
CAITLYN LAKY
KRISTA SIMPSON
Coming back from break
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AMBER GAUDET
I don’t feel like I ever really do! I get everything done but I feel like spring break totally throws my rhythm off and the rest of the semester kind of drags by.
It’s always hard to try to get back into the swing things when coming back from a middle of the semester break. I normally try to sit down before the break is over and plan out the coming weeks so I don’t get too overwhelmed when I’m thrown back into the frying pan.
To be completely transparent I am not sure I ever truly get back in the groove because I’m not sure I was ever in the groove. I just take every day and the struggles and blessings that accompany it with faith and hope that I will do better than I did the previous day.
The circus is coming to town, and it’s bringing a 35,000-gallon water tank with it. The Cirque Italia will be presenting its newest show, “Aquatic Spectacular,” to Denton April 4 through 7. The show is open to all ages and will feature many artists from around the world. The tent will be set up for circus-goers on the North Texas Fair and Rodeo grounds. Prices for the show vary depending on which level the seat is on, but adult ticket prices range from $20 to $40, and children’s ticket prices range from $10 to $35. The Water Circus was created in 2012 by Manuel Rebecchi when he came to America from Italy. “He has circus in his blood,” said Samatha Kulinski, a circus performer and the on-site social media specialist. “He came to the United States wanting to make his own American dream.” And so, the Water Circus was born. “Aquatic Spectacular” takes the audience through a glimpse of Italy with different acts throughout the performance. The Lasso had the opportunity to attend a show and experience the water circus first hand. Among the acts that were shown were a contortionist, several acrobats and a daredevil archer. Rebecchi’s water circus is the United States’ first traveling
water circus, which is only part of the reason that it is unique. Kulinski said that the water circus is special because of the experience that it offers to the audience. “It’s not a mud show. It’s a very elegant experience,” Kulinski said. With its ambient lighting, splashing water fountains and carefullyselected music, the water circus attempts to make the audience feel as if they are experiencing Italy. Performers also interact with the audience throughout the show. Every show is different depending on the audience. The circus clown continuously walked among the crowd and made sure everyone was entertained in between acts. Performers even interacted with the audience in the middle of their acts to make the show feel very personal and intimate. “The best thing about our show is that it’s fairly intimate for a show this size,” Kulinski said. The seating within the circus tent is very intimate as well. Although the tent can fit up to 1000 people in its seats, every seat has a good view of the stage. “Even from the furthest seat, you’re only 40 feet from the stage,” said Kulinski, “You can get a good view from wherever you are, and for us performers, that means we can see everyone’s faces and reactions.”
Spring break is always tricky because I just want to continue being lazy and pretending my classwork doesn’t exist afterwards. However, one way that I make sure that I get back in the groove is by making todo lists for each day. To-do lists help me to remember what I need to do each day and gives me the satisfaction of checking tasks off. Terence Giannuzzi performing “Rolla Bolla”
Opinion | Safety
Photo Courtesy / Riley Nadwodny
Importance of strength By LACEY CUTBURTH
Anissa Clark/ The Lasso
Being strong can range from being able to stay emotionally stable during tough times to lifting weights over your head. One thing is for sure, being strong is one of the most important things someone can be. Whether it be walking to the parking lot after a night class or walking from a parking lot to a restaurant, there are times where we find ourselves walking alone at night. Women often hold the stigma of being the weaker sex. As much as we want to pretend we live in a perfectly safe world, that will never be true. Women are targeted a lot of the time,so because of this, we need to learn how to be strong, not only mentally, but physically as well. Going to the gym is a great way to keep your muscles strong and
lean. The stronger our muscles are, the better we can defend ourselves. Having the strongest muscles does not always mean you know how to protect yourself. Taking a self-defense class can help educate those wanting to feel safe when out alone. The purpose of these types of classes is to gain confidence in oneself and be able to defend against anyone of any size. Every person has a weak spot on their body,and these classes help find those spots. Self-defense classes can be found in and around Denton. Texas Woman’s University also offers a class for students to take. A lot of the time, women are told what to avoid to remain safe, like “don’t walk alone” or “don’t wear your hair up, because it’s easy to grab.” These remarks are probably made out of the good in mind, but it
is not good advice. Yes, it is smart to avoid dark alley ways, but to alter your lifestyle is ridiculous. Women should aim to be strong and be able to defend themselves. Signing up for a class can be intimidating, but it is better than being caught in a dangerous situation. Having the confidence to fight back and know what you are doing will only benefit you in the long run. While the classes are aimed to help participants gain knowledge, you could also meet new friends and socialize. The phrase, “Better be safe than sorry” is something everyone, no matter what age, gender or size, should live by. It is always better to “be in the know” than to be sorry later. Knowing how to pinpoint certain spots to take down a predator, even if it is never needed, is good knowledge to hold onto.
