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Texas Woman’s University | Student run since 1914

Texas women honored for hard work, dedication

Athletics Hall of Fame, inductees honored

Amanda Clark and Shannon Quick Reporter and News Editor

Last Friday, The Texas Governor’s Commission for Women celebrated 28 years of recognizing outstanding women through the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.

Governor Rick Perry and Texas First Lady Anita Perry officially inducted Major General Mary Saunders (Ret.) and four other Texans into the TWHF. Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart opened the event, stating: “We’re so proud to have it as a permanent exhibit. Could it be more appropriate to be at the largest university for women in Texas?” Stuart also remarked on the 85 percent growth TWU has seen over the last decade, then introduced Carol Peterson, chair of the Governor’s Commission for Women.

Peterson congratulated the inductees, stating that

Shannon Quick News Editor

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Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Major General Mary Saunders (Ret.) poses with Texas Governor and First Lady, Rick and Anita Perry, at last Friday’s ceremony. they “join an impressive list” of Texas ladies, then introduced Texas First Lady Anita Perry.

Anita Perry extended thanks to Peterson, Stuart and all others in attendance. Quoting Margaret Thatcher, Anita Perry

stated, “If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.”

Building upon Thatcher’s statement, she continued, “We women in Texas have a long story tradition of getting things

done...each of the women honored here in the hall of fame left a mark that blazed a trail, and they left Texas and America a better place to live.”

Anita Perry continued,saying “they [the inductees] have in

common that beyond the borders of Texas, they have a commitment to excellence, a

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Your vote: your union Shelby Baker Sports Editor

It’s time your voice is heard: you have a choice to make today.

This choice will impact future students for decades, so think very carefully. Should TWU build a new Student Union?

Students need to decide whether the current union is good enough for a growing student population, or whether TWU needs a new one.

According to the Student Union’s website, student organizations and campus departments often seek alternate locations for meetings due to space issues. Also, office space has been taken over for additional storage space and items are often stored in hallways.

“It is important for all students to have a voice and to make their voice heard at TWU,” Kyle Voyles, Student Union director, urged. “By passing the referendum, students will be investing in

the future of the TWU campus by creating a state of the art union facility so that we can be competitive with our facilities, by increasing services on both the Houston and Dallas campuses in their unions, and by leaving a legacy behind for future Pioneers.”

According to Voyles, if the vote passes, it will move on to the Board of Regents and finally the state legislature. Provided the new union is approved by the following two bodies, the fee increase would begin in 2014. However, if the vote does not pass at the student level, it would be a two-year wait before the university could again organize a referendum for a new union.

“We would continue to remain in our current facility and find a way to accommodate the increased enrollment, lines and overcrowded rooms,” Voyles explained.

According to the New U webpage, desirable characteristics of a new union include storage space, bigger dining areas and a more commuter friendly environment. School spirit is also a consideration for the potential new building and will

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Long lines at meal times are only one motivation behind the proposal for a new Student Union. Students can vote through Sharepoint today until 9 p.m.

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Last Saturday the TWU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame inducted two individuals and one team of distinction into the 2012 class.

Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart opened the evening’s festivities by stating she was proud of these studentathletes, and admired spirit, dedication and fight.

Jami Ingram, former player and current college coach, transferred to TWU from Blinn Junior College and played softball for two seasons between 2001–2003. She served as a TWU assistant coach during the 2003–2004 season and was a graduate assistant coach in 2004–2005.

Ingram has many accolades to her name at TWU, including: two-year letter winner as a catcher and a designated hitter from 2001–2003, first team All–America honors as a catcher in 2003, two-time AllRegion and All-Conference in 2003, and 2003 Diamond Sports Catcher of the Year for National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. Ingram also shares the school record for most home runs in a season, at 14.

Former TWU head coach Dianne Baker, said Ingram was the “best catcher in the country” and her “biggest disappointment in Jami is that I did not have her for four years.”

Kris Ring, athletic trainer, said Ingram was the “embodiment of student athlete,… an outstanding leader, and leads by example.”

Ingram tried several positions when she started playing softball; she wanted to “be involved in every play,” she states. The wife of her former coach asked if she wanted to play catcher and, as Ingram said, “the rest is history.”

For Ingram, coaching is not a job. It is her passion.

She states she is “honored and speechless to be receiving this award” and uses a philosophy taught to her by a former coach when she coaches today: “Show me what you can do, don’t tell me what you can’t.”

Teresa Flores, former player and coach, had the option to attend other universities. After her visit to TWU she was going to head to Oklahoma State on a recruiting trip. However, coach Baker told her that TWU would honor her Hispanic heritage and traditions, and Flores chose TWU. Flores played shortstop for the Pioneers from 20002004. In this period, Flores received many accolades and credits to her name, including: four-year letter winner, fourtime All-Conference selection, two-time All-Regional selection,

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Student Government Association President Joleesia Berry embraces Maj. Gen. Mary Saunders (Ret.) at the reception following last Friday’s Texas Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

1937 1987 1944 1937 Lasso news— 75 years ago

1987 Lasso news— 25 years ago

TWU, known as Texas State College for Women, held a run-off election for class beauty votes. T.C.U. promised gala weekend for T.S.C.W. – Student Body President, Ugliest Boy, and others extended welcome.

The second annual Very Special Arts Festival, an event for special needs children, occurred at the Denton Civic Center. A contributing writer to The Daily Lass-O addresses handicap accessibility on the TWU campus.

The TWU archery class traded books for arrows. The TWU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic provided services to the TWU and Denton community.

The University Club and TWU Office of Support Staff hosted a lecture

by Van N. Houser.

1962 1962 Lasso news— 50 years ago

A poll was taken to determine interest in continuing the 1938 tradition of selecting an Aggie Sweetheart.

Outcome of the poll showed interest in honoring the tradition. The freshman class held its officer elections.

Correction: In last week’s issue of The Lasso, Dr. Nan Restine was listed as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Restine is dean of the College of Professional Education, while Dr. Ann Q. Staton is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The TWU History and Government Department sponsored last week’s Debate Watch and was omitted in The Lasso report inadvertently.

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1944 World news— 68 years ago

U.S. President Harry S Truman raised taxes for the Marshall-plan.

First tape recorder sold.

President Truman urges congress to adopt a civil rights program. Supreme Court ruled religious instructions in public schools unconstitutional.

International Court of Justice opened at The Hague Netherlands. “The William Tell Overture” by Spike Jones peaked at number six on the charts.

On Jun. 13, Babe Ruth’s final farewell at Yankee Stadium; he died Aug. 16. U.N. Commission on Human Rights adopts the International Declaration For further historic Lasso articles of Human Rights. please visit twulasso.com to read U.N.’s World Health “From the TWU archives” Organization formed.

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refusal to accept anything less than the very best for themselves and their families, and a determination to do everything they can with their ample time, talents and skills.”

The First Lady then introduced her husband, Texas Gov. Rick Perry. “Each of these women honored beyond these doors have brought something of value to Texas, to the United States and to the world,” Perry said. He continued saying “these honorees’ greatest gift to Texas may just be their legacy. You can see it in every classroom, in every home, in every workplace in Texas. More than ever, young Texas women are taking their first, most vital steps to making their marks on the world.”

First to be inducted was former Justice of the Texas Supreme Court Harriett O’Neil. O’Neil was honored for her public service and is known for serving at every level of the Texas state court system. O’Neil assisted low-income Texans and helped strengthen the courts for child protection systems and their families. O’Neil credits her success to her mother and

twulasso.com her aunt for being “strong women.” She currently practices law through her own firm, The Law Office of Harriet O’Neill, PC. Maj. Gen. Mary Saunders (Ret.) was inducted next. The applause was loud and proud for her as TWU faculty and staff came out to support her.

Saunders was honored for her extensive military service and leadership. Saunders credited her mother for teaching her discipline and stated that women are “either moving forward or falling back.”

In an interview at the reception that followed, Saunders stated that this honor means “women are continuing to move forward and are getting recognition for their accomplishments.”

Dr. Anne Corn, Ed.D. was inducted next for her role in higher education in Texas. Corn has helped make contributions to benefit blind and visually impaired students in Texas, the U.S. and around the world.

Corn is a native of New York City and moved to Texas in 1980. She traveled to 15 countries around the world and has settled back here in the Lone Star State; with the induction, Corn stated, she is

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News “now definitely a Texan.”

Nina Godiwalla was inducted next for her role in the business world. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and was a freshman when she interned at a top-tier Wall Street firm in New York City.

She wrote the book “Suits: A Woman on Wall Street” and developed her own company called Mindworks, which provides leadership, diversity and stress management training to corporations and organizations.

Barbara Smith Conrad, who was unable to attend the ceremony, was inducted for her role in advancing arts and humanities. Smith’s career launched at UT Austin where she was dismissed from a biracial opera, which sparked a statewide controversy. She continued to attend classes and fight for her civil rights, graduated and then went on to New York. She has been in award-winning films and plays and was invited by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan to sing at the White House. Smith teaches at Wideman Theater and performs from time-to-time.

After the induction, a

reception took place, in which the inductees were honored.

The governor, along with his wife and the inductees, were able to converse with attendees of the event.

The Governor took time to speak with students, including Senate President Brandon Vance. Vance said: “It was very surprising. I didn’t even expect the governor to be here. He gave me advice about my future when I told him about applying and going to law school. He gave my advice about how to be successful. He was really personal and I’m really glad he took time to speak to me and the other members of the SGA.” “The experience was incredible,” SGA President Joleesia Berry said. “The first thing he did was grab my hand and said, ‘It’s a honor to meet you.’ When he heard of my position here at TWU, he was very encouraging. I also let him know I’m running for student regent, so he’d see me again. I wouldn’t trade those moments for the world. Both it and the entire ceremony were very empowering to me.”

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Texas First Lady Anita Perry congratulates and encourages the inductees to the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame at last Friday’s induction ceremony.

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Texas First Lady Anita Perry applaud the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees

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TWU Senate President Brandon Vance, Student Government Association President Joleesia Berry and Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame reception.

hopefully be integrated into the design.

“I think all food areas need to be on the same level,” Shelbi Lam, student assistant for Center for Student Development, remarked.

“There needs to be a big lounge where you can hang out and be cool, the purple lounge is too small. We need a bigger computer lab with a printer and a bigger commuter lounge, because people are always in there.”

Voting began at 6 a.m. yesterday and will proceed until 9 p.m. tonight through

sharepoint. Students were emailed a link with instructions prior to the voting time.

“I’m going to vote ‘yes,’ and I hope other people vote ‘yes,’” M.J. Villanueva, student assistant for CSD, said. “Are we excited? Yes, even though it’ll be done after we graduate...”

In the past year, the new union has been discussed with Facilities Management, Distance Education and Information Technology as well as various meetings with the SGA officers and members on all three TWU campuses.

Architects have already visited the campus over the summer and found two likely locations for a new union.

Results will be known tomorrow morning.

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Jack-OLantern Jog Stephanie Terrell Sr. Reporter

For those who love to run, the City of Denton Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Jack-O-Lantern Jog at 8 a.m. Saturday at North Lakes Park.

The Jack-O-Lantern Jog consists of a five kilometer run and a one mile walk, in which participants are able to enjoy the cooler weather and changing scenery in one of Denton’s local parks. According to the Denton Parks and Recreation website, last year’s jog had more than 400 participants who ran or walked the trail.

Everyone who is included in the jog will be awarded a participation medal regardless of when they finish, and the first three men and first three women from each age division to finish will receive top medals.

Participants can also decide to dress up in costumes or festive clothing if they would like, but it is not a requirement.

“I’m happy the City of Denton is encouraging people to be healthy and active through this event,” sophomore psychology major Kathleen Voirin said. “I personally love running as it is good for the

whole body, and this type of event promotes healthy habits and exercise for people of all ages. I think people tend to forget how important it is for the body to be taken care of physically, through good nutrition and exercise, as well as intellectually. College students, in particular, tend to forget this, so this will be a nice chance for them to go out with friends and enjoy the nice scenery of Denton while running.”

Preregistration for the walk ends at 4 p.m. tomorrow, and costs $15 per person. Registering on the day of the race is $20 per person. According to the Denton Parks and Recreation website, the registration fee includes a T-shirt, fruit, snacks, and drinks for the participant.

For more information or to preregister, readers can visit www. cityofdenton.com or call 940-3497275.

CAB hosts comedy night Marygail Lakner Opinions Editor

A good laugh can be just the stress relief you need after weeks of midterm preparation.

The Campus Activities Board’s Comedy Night is an annual event for which CAB

hires a comedian to come in and perform for the students.

“Comedy Night birthed right after we brought comedian Kevin Heart to campus,” Jennifer Oparaodu, CAB vice president, said. “The event was a success and students really enjoyed it. Ever since then we have tried to have at least one comedian per year for Comedy Night.”

The event is traditionally a one man/one woman show where food and beverages are supplied to students. Though CAB never had students perform at this comedy night, it is something CAB event coordinators would be open to if students showed an interest, according to Oparaodu.

“Comedy Night brings an opportunity for students to wind down, relax and work those stomach muscles. This event is a healthy way for students to release stress,” Oparaodu noted.

“Besides, everyone needs a good laugh.”

Comedy Night will take place in Guinn Commons tomorrow from 6-9:30 p.m Students interested in performing at a comedy night or who have more questions on the upcoming event can contact CAB members at cabbies_twu@ yahoo.com or by calling 940-8983626.

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Everyone bleeds red Kyla Rae Reporter

Students experience unique, new things during their college years: living in a dormitory with strangers, doing things on their own, such as cooking meals, cleaning house and laundry, and experiencing a sort of a culture shock.

TWU’s Office of Intercultural Services has teamed up with the Counseling Center to produce the Diversity Institute with the intention of teaching students the different

aspects of diversity in society today.

“We have a very broad definition of what makes up the concept of diversity, so we incorporate topics ranging across race and ethnicity, social class, body shape and size, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and spirituality, and many more such identities,” Diversity Trainer and Psychologist Dr. Linda Louden said. Louden is associated with the Counseling Center at the TWU Dallas campus.

The Diversity Institute program gives students an opportunity to learn cultural differences in the world in order to better prepare them.

“Our goal is to foster a fun and interactive opportunity for students to dialogue about broad issues of cultural diversity such as privilege, oppression, and power,” Louden said. “We want to challenge students in a safe environment to explore their underlying biases and stereotypes so they are better prepared to work well with

others who are different from them.”

The Diversity Institute will hold an event 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Friday in Student Union room 207. At this event, students are encouraged to use multicultural skills in real-life situations.

This helps students to better understand the differences in the working society. “This event is co-sponsored by the TWU Counseling Center and the Office of Intercultural Services.

RSVP required,” as stated on its website.

“The Institute will engage TWU students in diversity discourse that develops skills in intercultural communication and leadership, as well as promotes greater awareness and openness to diversity issues.”

For more information about the Diversity Institute, readers can visit www.twu.edu/interculturalservices/events.asp.

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Graduate fair enables students to prepare for future Amanda Clark Reporter

TWU students, faculty and alumni shuffled up the stairs of the Student Union for the 10th annual graduation fair 4-6 p.m. this past Monday.

Senior Nakie Thompson, who helped organize the fair, said: “We have schools from in state, out of state and our own graduate schools as well. We have representatives from each one that students can talk to and get information from for their program of interest. It’s a great place where students can explore all the graduate school options for when they graduate.”

The Graduate Fair hosted over 80 tables featuring different graduate programs, with around 50 different colleges and universities to view. Students were able to talk one-on-one with representatives from each

school, get information and often receive free items from that graduate program.

Senior Lauren Filis noted: “I think it’s awesome that they offered it. I went to the seminar before and got a lot of my questions answered. Overall, it’s a good experience, and it answers a lot of questions that I’ve had.”

Gina Howell, Admissions project coordinator, and Dr. Samuel Wheeler, assistant director of Admissions, were in charge of organizing this year’s fair. The components that go into organizing the graduation fair include registering the schools, communicating with those schools and promoting the fair to the students, faculty and the TWU community.

Wheeler said his favorite part of the fair was “seeing the students receive great information—the resources that they find [will] help them with [the] graduate

school process. It’s great to have our students exposed to the different universities, [and] to be aware of the requirements for each program.” Although the fair is geared to TWU students, it is also communitydriven. “We invite people in the community and alumni,” Wheeler explained. “All these schools are under one roof and they can basically shop for the program that fits them best.”

Senior Janice Kwon said: “It gives me opportunities to learn more about other graduate programs, not just limited to my own research. It’s so much easier to come here to get the information face-to-face.”

For those who are seniors, the fair was an opportunity to know their next steps, but those who are farther from graduation, such as junior Sarah Levitt, expressed the help the graduate fair brought. “Just being here essentially prepares me for the

Students dish on Baptist Student Ministries lunch program Stephanie Terrell Sr. Reporter

For students who are running short on dining dollars or money to eat off campus for lunch, there is another option available, and it is completely free. TWU’s Baptist Student Ministry provides free lunch every Wednesday between noon–1 p.m. for students, faculty and staff.

On the first Wednesday of each month, BSM serves Patio Lunches outside the TWU Student Union, and holds the lunches at the BSM building on other weeks.

“TWU’s BSM wanted a

place where students could come to make new friends and build connections in a comfortable environment,” graduate biology student Kayle Salinda said.

BSM has held its weekly lunch program for several years, and advisor for the BSM Mika Sumpter said it has been happening since before she came to TWU in fall 2000.

The free lunches offer students, faculty and staff of TWU an opportunity to take a break during the week and enjoy a free meal. Sumpter explained it also provides BSM with opportunities to connect with people.

“It is an outreach to the whole student body,” Sumpter explained, “so we can reach out to our campus and let them know we care about what happens to them.”

The food options usually vary depending on the week, and local churches donate the

homemade food and desserts for the lunch program. BSM is also conscious of food options for vegetarians and makes an attempt to ensure everyone is able to enjoy a meal, Sumpter said, regardless of their nutritional preferences.

“I love getting to meet new people,” child development pre-OT sophomore Cammy Caldwell said, “and having the opportunity to give them a place to call home away from home.”

Along with the lunch program, BSM also provides other ministries and events for TWU students, faculty and staff. These events range from mission opportunities, local ministry service, social events for gathering people together, and building community through common interests.

For more information about TWU’s BSM, students can visit www.twubsm.org or email twubsm@gmail.com.

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Students stop by the TWU table at the Graduate Fair held last Monday in the union.

future, because even though I’m not applying this year, I will be applying next year,” Levitt said.

“It’s very important to look into the future now that graduate school is on the horizon.”

The Graduate Fair takes place every year, usually sometime in October.

For more information about the Graduate Fair or graduate admissions at TWU, readers

can visit: http://www.twu.edu/ admissions/graduat e-fair.asp and/or http://www.twu.edu/ admissions/graduate.asp.

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Another fight for human rights

Shelby Baker Sports Editor

Illegal immigration: who knew two words could be such a hot topic?

Politicians talk about it, the media observes it, and everyone seems to have an opinion about it. To help inform students on the issue, TWU is hosting an event concerning illegal immigration and the laws surrounding it.

According to the Women’s Studies website: “Defending Dignity: The Immigrant Rights Movement against Hate,” took place last night in the CFO building. Cristina Tzintzún, executive director for the Workers Defense Project, spoke on the challenges facing the current immigrant rights movement.

“It’s an exciting event,” Amy

O’Keefe, director of Commuter Services, explained. “Students hear from someone who is passionate about and works on the topic for a living. Hopefully students will find her a source of inspiration.”

According to a flyer for the event, Tzintzún is also a lead organizer in some of Texas’ largest immigrant rights marches, and spoke on the role of race and its impact on communities as well as undocumented immigrants and some of their stories.

“The topic of the event was chosen because many students have expressed an interest in immigration,” O’Keefe explained.

“It’s to provide current information on the immigrant rights movement as well as a way to discuss a hot topic, taking it outside the classroom.”

Volunteer Services Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. SU 111 ASSET Bake Sale 11 a.m.-1 p.m. MCL Lobby How to Select a Major That Excites You 2:30 -3:30 p.m. SU 113

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A group of approximately 20 students from TWU’s Athenian Honor Society went out to the most littered areas in Denton to help clean up and raise money for humanitarian organization Care Highway.

In collaboration with Keep Denton Beautiful, AHS filled a total of 24 black 25-gallon garbage bags, whose trash students cleaned off the streets on Denton in its annual AHS Clean-athon said AHS Secretary of Fundraising Anna Fortenberry.

Honors scholars collected pledges per bag of trash collected or flat donations, and then collaborated with Keep Denton Beautiful to find the most littered areas in Denton. Fortenberry was in charge of the Clean-a-thon this year, and expressed gratefulness for those who donated, pledged and helped with cleaning up.

“This year we were able to raise approximately $1,000 for

Care Highway,” Fortenberry said.

“AHS has been raising money for Care Highway for several years, because it supports the humanitarian goals set by founder Christopher Morrison. It is also a great opportunity to get the honor students involved in helping the local community by collecting litter dumped on the side of the road by careless citizens.”

Wearing maroon AHS shirts, honors students left TWU’s campus in different teams to Keep Denton Beautiful’s most littered areas. Cloudy skies and fair weather accompanied the students as they explored the areas and gathered the trash into trash bags. After two hours of working, students piled the numerous bags of trash into the back of trucks to take to Keep Denton Beautiful to properly dispose of it.

Each year, AHS fundraises in the fall semester in order to raise money for the charity Care Highway, which was founded by Christopher Morrison. According

Brinker International Professional Careers Panel 2:30-4 p.m.

Hubbard Hall Banquet Room

BOO at the U 5:30-8:30 p.m.

SU & Hubbard Oval

CAB Road Trip: Cutting Edge Haunted House 6-11 p.m.

Professional Career Artist Talk: Suguru Expo noon-3 p.m. Hiraide noon-1 p.m.

Fine Arts Building Hubbard Hall West Gallery

Showing TWU cares: litter pickup Stephanie Terrell Sr. Reporter

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to Care Highway’s website, the organization’s main goals are “improving health through medical missions, enhancing education in developing countries and delivering aid to areas devastated by conflict and catastrophe. Care Highway accomplishes its mission by sending volunteers into the field to work one-on-one with those in need to help them get back on their feet.”

Care Highway has completed projects in several countries, such as building of a pre-school and free medical clinic in Kenya, assisting orphanages in Mexico, financing students with education essentials such as textbooks in Panama, and other outreach programs.

According to Care Highway’s website, the main emphasis of the charity’s mission is based on the ideas of human rights as well as respecting and promoting human equality.

For more information on ways to help Care Highway, readers can visit http://www.carehighway.org/.

AGENDA1 TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE Board of Regents Room, 2nd Floor, Room 2504 TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center 5500 Southwestern Medical Avenue, Dallas, Texas Friday, October 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

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Presentation of Proposed Facilities Master Plan

Overview of Faculty and Staff Compensation Study

III. Receive Informational Items on Activities of the Ofce of Finance and Administration, Including:

A. Overview of Agenda Items for the November 16, 2012 Board Meeting

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Dr. Jennifer Martin Kyla Rae Reporter Throughout college, students are given many different academic opportunities and there are helpful associates who can be of assistance, such as Senior Associate Provost, Dr. Jennifer Martin.

Martin works with numerous programs at TWU, including supervision of research and sponsored programs, supervision of academic web designers, academic events and guest speakers, and study abroad courses.

“I work with faculty on all three campuses as well as with all Academic Affairs offices and many offices in Student Life and Finance and Administration,” Martin said.

With overseeing more than 25 programs and events she is associated with, Martin receives aid from her Graduate Assistant, Scott Martin. “I was Dr. Martin’s Graduate Assistant for three years, and have worked with her parttime since I graduated as a specialist assistant,” Martin said. “I greatly respect Dr. Martin and have learned so much from her.”

Martin mainly works with faculty in the TWU offices who in turn work with students.

“While the Graduate School works with graduate students and programs, and Undergraduate Studies works primarily with undergraduate students and programs, my office provides support for those academic activities

that span the boundaries of undergraduate and graduate programs,” Martin said.

Martin has been at TWU for approximately 26 years.

She gives the perfect example of an employee climbing up the work ladder to the top step; upon completing her Ph.D. in Consumer Sciences, Martin began her career as a professor in Family Sciences, then became Chair of the Department of Family Sciences, leading to the Dean of the Graduate School, and lastly becoming the Senior Associate Provost.

“It is rare that a professor has the opportunity to develop as I have from an adjunct professor to my current role as Senior Associate Provost all in one institution,” Martin said.

Dr. Stephanie Woods Stephanie Terrell Sr. Staff Writer Dr. Stephanie Woods is the associate dean of the College of Nursing for TWU’s Dallas campus, and Woods’ history at TWU has paved the pathway for her achieving this position.

Despite facing obstacles when applying for the position as Associate Dean, Woods utilizes her previous experience in academic and hospital settings in order to serve TWU’s students, faculty and staff.

Woods graduated from TWU’s College of Nursing, and was working in a Dallas hospital when she became acquainted with previous Dean, Dr. Pat HoldenHuchton. Woods explained it was Holden-Huchton who encouraged her to apply as associate dean for the Dallas campus upon her retirement.

Returning to the Dallas campus as a faculty member, Woods began to familiarize herself with all of the new features of the campus such as the new main building. Woods explained how one of her goals was to help transition the campus from the old building to the new TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center and the new Dallas campus parking garage.

Prior to becoming Associate Dean of TWU’s Dallas campus, Woods previously worked in the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University of Incarnate Word, Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and Wilford Hall Medical Center. Woods said the main benefits she received while working at other universities included the experience of speaking to large groups,

awareness of the diversity of scholarly disciplines in nursing, leadership skills, and awareness of her teaching abilities.

“My career has been evenly divided between academic and hospital settings,” Woods explained in an email. “I began my career as a critical care nurse, working in the intensive care units at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and I loved it. I loved the complexity of health care as the decisions are rarely easy, and the team of administrators there were wonderful as we worked together to greatly improve patient safety. Having academic experience at both a public and private university has been helpful. The opportunities to interface with scholars from medicine, Physical Therapy and dentistry [at UTHSCSA] were a broadening experience.

After completing my doctorate I taught at the much smaller UIW which was a more intimate environment. I knew more people and served on committees with faculty from the liberal arts. I became more aware of what it means to be a nursing scholar among scholars from diverse disciplines.”

A l t h o u g h Wo o d s ’ experiences in health care and academia were extensive prior to applying for a position at TWU, she explained how she still faced obstacles in gaining approval from faculty regarding competence in the position as associate dean.

“The main obstacle was that I had been in hospital administration roles for the past many years,” Woods noted.

“I had to convince the search committee and the faculty that my core competencies of nursing and leadership could be applied equally well in the academic setting as they were in the hospital setting. Thankfully, the faculty were very openminded. They asked me many complex questions, and I was

able to highlight my leadership experiences in both academia and hospitals, and demonstrate how I could be of help at TWU.” Although Woods believes the “glass ceiling” still exists for women in the work force, she believes TWU and academia is a more fair workforce system for women. Woods recalled an article by Alice H. Eagly and Linda L. Carli in Harvard Business Review, which compares women and their career process to a labyrinth with many twists and turns. Despite this obstacle for women, Woods still believes women are continually getting better opportunities and it takes the individual’s determination to succeed despite hardships.

“Women often find they need to make career decisions due to life changes (childcare, divorce, illness of a loved one, returning to school),” Woods said. “I would certainly agree with that, as there have been several twists in my own career requiring episodic reboots. But if you indeed have the talent, and if you seize opportunities, and most importantly if you are willing to take short-term risks for long-term gain it can all work in the end.”

Woods said she remains thankful for her opportunities to influence other young women at TWU, and encourages women to seek out what they love to do, in regards to a career.

Despite the obstacles women face in the work force, Woods advocated women are capable of carving their own paths in their careers, and it comes down to the person’s attitude and determination to succeed.

“I believe that if you align your work with your gifts, then you will indeed be influential,” Woods said. “People will see the joy and meaning you derive from the work and they will want to come join you in that work.”

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Dr. Donna Scott-Tilley Megan Pillow Reporter “I sort of see my career management as your juggling these balls and you have to figure out what’s most important to you.” Dr. Donna Scott-Tilley, associate professor and interim associate dean of the College of Nursing.

Scott-Tilley makes sure that the right courses are being taught by the right pre-nursing professors, helps students become successful in their nursing careers, and attends a lot of meetings.

Scott-Tilley went to Texas Tech University for her bachelor’s in Nursing then went back to Texas Tech to obtain a master’s in Nursing Education and community health. She then got her Ph.D. at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio where she focused on nursing research.

Scott-Tilley has always been captivated with TWU’s Nursing program. “I always admired TWU,” Scott-Tilley

explained. “I had friends in the nursing world. There are a lot of TWU graduates, and for the longest time TWU was the only place to get a Ph.D., so the people you met from TWU in the nursing world were impressive.” With starting a career, Scott-Tilley explained that people have to work with the rest of their lives and coordinate it all together.

At the time, she had a child who was graduated from high school, and another child who was still in elementary school, and she used it as a window to make a decision. If she was to move, she wanted to do it before her youngest started junior high. So when she moved to Denton, TWU was her top choice. “I’m a alumni of Texas Tech, but I really do feel like TWU is the flagship nursing school, I really do,” she said.

Scott-Tilley believes that women bring a lot of needed perspective to the workforce.

“I think the way women see things is different than men, and I think that our perspective is important in the workforce,” she said. “I think

things are better for women now than they used to be, but I think it’s hard to manage a career and a family all at the same time.” Scott-Tilley laughed and explained she wasn’t “male-bashing” but she does think that women worry more about day-to-day details about what’s going on with their families than men might, and that women have to juggle a lot more sensitive things.

She said she sees it a lot in her doctoral students.

Family is top priority for Scott-Tilley, and her career comes second. She explained that you can’t be a good student if you worry too much about your family. “You decide what your priorities are,” Scott-Tilley advised, “Some students say it’s their career, and it’s their choice. Don’t let other students’ values pressure you to make priorities that don’t agree with who you are.

Don’t put off having a family or starting a career until you think that there is a better time, because there’s never a good time to mesh those things. You’ve just got to make it work.”

opposite of her high school experience.

Financing her education through grants, loans and work-study at Eastern New Mexico University, she received her bachelor’s in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

“It was hard because I was so poor,” she said, “but it was doable.”

She recalls her first day on campus at TWU as a new beginning. “It was like, ‘I can become anybody I want to be,’” she stated, “I don’t have to be that person that just graduated from that high school anymore.”

When Restine first began working at TWU, she did not anticipate becoming dean.

She began as the department chair in 2004, coming from the University of Alabama.

She served as the Interim dean when the previous one left, but initially did not apply to become dean. She said her colleagues and then-provost encouraged her to apply.

Restine explained whatever

she does well, she does not do alone. She gave credit for her success to her colleagues at TWU who are “committed to the purposes of this institution and the students that attend here,” she added. A s s i s t a n t Professor of the College of Professional Education, Dr. Laura Trujillo-Jenks, said in an email there was too much to say about Restine.

“I can tell you that Nan is an approachable and collaborative leader,” she said.

“I have learned much from her and am very appreciative of her guidance and encouragement.”

Outside of work and TWU, Restine said she loves spending time outdoors, working in her lawn or playing golf when she has time.

Restine believes that TWU is a very special place, and she has worked at four other institutions.

“It’s not just because it’s primarily for women, it’s because...people come here because they really want to be here,” she commented.

Dr. Nan Restine Laura Hilton Features Editor “The best decision I ever made was to become a public school teacher,” TWU’s Dean of Professional Education, Dr. Nan Restine, shared. “There is nothing more noble than being a teacher… not to me.”

After serving for 20 years in the public school system, Restine’s passion for education culminated into something more when she decided to go back to school and obtain her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico.

Restine said she became an educator “because I didn’t want anyone, any students of mine, to feel the way I did when I was in high school. I absolutely hated high school.”

“I wanted students to be able to think very, very positively about who they were and that they were worthy and important,” Restine added.

Restine noted her undergraduate college experience was the exact

Dr. Heather Speed Kyla Rae Reporter

Before college, students who misbehave have to answer to the principal of the school for disciplinary actions.

At TWU, students must report to the Department of Student Life, ultimately to the Dean of Student Life Dr. Heather Speed.

Prior to becoming the Dean of Student Life, Speed was the director of the Center for Student Development and Student Orientation for seven years. During this position, Speed worked with events for students, such as Greek life, and also with student orientation programs. According to Speed’s résumé accessed on TWU’s website, she was “responsible for new students, transfer, graduate, and international student orientation at the Denton campus.” From 19982001, Speed was named coordinator of Student Programs. She was involved in planning “educational and entertaining programs for TWU students, faculty, staff, and off campus patrons.”

This program consisted of a budget of $70,000. Speed also contributed to the promotion of “university wide programs including Family Day and the

Redbud Leadership Awards Festival,” according to her résumé.

Speed has been the Dean of Student Life since 2008.

According to the résumé, she is “responsible for the supervision of the Student Union, Career Services, the Center for Student Development and Orientation (student activities — Greek life, new student orientation, [etc.]), International Education, the Counseling Center and Commuter and Non-traditional Student Services at the Denton, Dallas and Houston campuses.”

Not only does Speed supervise these programs, but she also enforces the rules of the student handbook, including academic integrity and a disciplinary process. “My least favorite part [as Dean of Student Life] is academic integrity and code of conduct issues,” Speed said in an interview. During this process, students who are involved in a case of academic integrity, or plagiarism, are reported to Speed. She then follows the procedure of inducting an investigation. Once the investigation is finished, the students’ fate is then decided by the Department of Student

Life.

“The best part of my job is getting to work with students and giving them opportunities that they didn’t know they had,” Speed said.

“The leadership abilities and committee appointments are where they start to see their own potential,” Although her favorite part of the job is working closely with students, she rarely sees some of them face-to-face.

According to the TWU website, Student Life is “responsible for 24 budgets exceeding $6 million and supports the Division of Student Life by assisting in the management of Housing, Student Health Services, Fitness and Recreation, Food Services, Intercultural Services, and Conference Services.”

The Dean also supervises 27 full-time staff employees along with working with student employees.

“We have students who work in the front area as student assistants,” Speed said. “They learned fast and are a huge asset to us; they are our front end.

I really see it as a leadership program for us.”

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1979 championship team inducted into Hall of Fame as “Team of Distinction” Dennis Barbee Managing Editor The 1978 - 79 softball team arrived unnoticed by almost everyone, and took seats in the stands last Saturday on Pioneer Field.

They hugged one another and got busy catching up.

Only a plain-white name badge separated the teammates from everyone else at the softball game against UNT. Former softball coach and player for the Pioneers Dianne Baker mused, “My group went to nationals, but this group went so much farther … that group gave us all a goal to shoot for.”

The team of distinction from 1978- 79 inducted in the Hall of Fame are Willie Rucker, catcher; Tara Todd Johnson,

catcher; Lisa Burton, catcher; Kathy Arendsen, pitcher; Kathy Van Wyke, pitcher; Ruth Crowe, pitcher; Val List, first base; Leslie Phillips, first base; Teresa Pool, second base; Lupe Quintanar, second base and outfielder; Lorie Wilson, second base and outfielder; Lisa Slate, third base; Jan Finch, third base and pitcher; Jodi Rabbers, third base; Sue Redding, outfielder; Bobbie Dotson, outfielder; Pam Brown, outfielder; Cindy Capistran, outfielder; Diane Dillion, outfielder; Missy Mapes, infielder; Karen Mazziotta, outfielder; Jo Kuhn, coach; Dave Brewer, coach; and Sue Mottinger, Sports Information director.

The softball team played in a time when most student-athletes did not get scholarships to play.

They played at TWU because

they loved it. Title IX was being fought when these women were playing softball.

“Title IX was crucial,” Baker explained, “We would have never been able to go forward with our programs, scholarships, participation, and for those people who had to fight through Title IX, to play without anything, especially here, Title IX equaled the playing field. It was unbelievable what they did to play.”

At the bottom of the fifth inning, a university representative asked the team to follow her. The Hall of Fame team stood, lined up and walked over to the Pioneers bench and entered the playing field.

The announcer read off their achievements and names.

Baker believe credit should be given to Jo Kuhn. “Jo Kuhn

Photography courtsey of TWU Athletics

The 78-79 team on the field after winning the softball championship.

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Honored Inductees National Fastpitch Coaches Association third team AllAmerican in 2004, Lonestar Conference South Division Player of the Yearin 2004. In 2002, Flores played for the South Central Region AllTournament Team.

For Flores, sports was not the only area she excelled. In 2004, she received the highest honor a TWU athlete can receive when she was awarded the 2004 TWU President’s Award. That year she also received the Academic AllDistrict and Academic All– LSC South Division honors three times and was named the

2004 LSC Scholar-Athlete.

Among the many accolades Flores holds, she can also add the nearly 20 school records in her name. Director of Athletics Chalese Connors said in her introduction that Flores was “both accepted and feared by her team.”

Former coach Dianne Baker said Flores was a unique player who came in an hour before practice and stayed to hit grounders afterward. Former teammate Monica Romero said Flores is “very dedicated and you can see she has a passion for the sport.”

Flores states that she is shy and Baker said she is “humble.”

Flores stated that she was “honored and completely grateful” to get this award and nomination. She also said it

Marcela Alves talks about life, volleyball Allie Beaurline Reporter Junior Marcela Alves is the middle blocker of the TWU Pioneer volleyball team. Alves is here from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to play for the Pioneers team.

Alves has been playing volleyball for 11 years and transferred to TWU from Panola College in Carthage, East Texas this year.

Alves enjoys playing with her teammates at TWU and said “They are really sweet people.”

Alves explained that she was recruited by coaches who watched her play, then liking what they saw asked her to play for TWU. During her career at TWU, Alves has discovered the joys of playing with her team.

“I love it because our team is so good and we are really

competitive people—I’m really competitive, though. I like to win everything, and I feel like my team likes the same thing.

It’s awesome to me. I love it.”

According to the TWU athletics website, before coming to TWU, Alves played for two years at Panola College and earned AllRegion and All-Conference honors in 2010 and 2011. She is a 2009 graduate of Pinheiro Guimaraes High School in Rio de Janeiro. There, she played club volleyball at Tijuca Tenis Clube.

According to the athletics website, Alves’ greatest ambition is to be an independent woman.

Her toughest opponent was Fabiana, a libero from the Brazilian national team who won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Alves said she likes many things about playing with the

is important to embrace you failures. “Your failures gives you the mental toughness to be successful,” she said. She encouraged others not to live with regret and to know that “each day is a day to get better.”

The TWU AHF was created in 1992 Connors states “so that the university could recognize and honor former student athletes, coaches, administrators and others as representatives of TWU and who have brought honor to the athletic program.” Also in attendance were HOF members from previous classes: Dianne Baker, Jo Kuhn, Missy Mapes, Dolores Copeland, and Ken Locker.

team, but specifically the energy and the drive of the Pioneers is what inspires her.

“You know to deal with people that are different from you. Adapting myself and changing myself in some ways to help them out,” Alves said. “I used to be a captain and leader so sometimes I push people too hard, and I shouldn’t, so they teach me how to deal with it.”

Her passion is volleyball, which is present and obvious in her everyday mindset. “I don’t think about anything besides volleyball. I can’t see myself stopping,” Alves remarked, and said, that even “Coach says ‘Sleep, breathe, eat, and volleyball,’ [and] I love it.”

Head Coach Shelly Barberee said Alves is a true team player.

“She’s a great girl. She works hard, everyday whether it’s practice, a big match; every day she comes in and gives it her all,” Barberee said. “And she’s a big leader as well.”

As Barberee explained, “The main thing you’re going to see about Marcella is that every point she’s going to fight. She’s

Soccer “Kicks for a Cure” Shannon Quick and Jasmine Brown News Editor and Reporter

The TWU Pioneer soccer team snapped out of its four game losing streak and crushed Eastern New Mexico at home while raising funds at the “Kick for a Cure” game last Sunday.

With the field lined in pink and special pink uniforms adorned, the Pioneers definitely were the more aggressive team, outshooting Eastern New Mexico 18-5 with a 5-2 advantage of shots on goal. Sophomore forward Candice Davies started the offensive attack by scoring the first goal at the 58-minute mark off of a blocked shot

attempt from sophomore midfielder Taylor Maxson. After that score, the Pioneer players seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and continued its game plan effectively.

Thanks to efficiency, the Pioneer team didn’t have to wait long until it found the strike again; senior forward Brittany Martin scored the second goal

had a vision for this sport here and she was so far ahead of her time, she passed that on to me and others and we have passed it on. She brought in Donna Terry, and she had vision and foresight for this program.”

In 1978 Donna Terry began to instill a core set of values with the softball team that all of them still use today. According to Missy Mapes: “What she did was take a group of kids from across the country, we didn’t know each other and she wanted to instill in us lifelong learning …

We have a strong inner core, and a strong inner confidence.

She wanted to give us more than how to win a game. She wanted to give us tools, and to develop a strong inner core.” She finished her statement with “Thank you, Ms. Terry” The team in 1979 united

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Dianne Dillon, outfielder said: “Coach Terry was way ahead of her time. We had weight training, psychological training, relaxation therapy …

That was our team. She focused us into a cohesive team. She molded us into a team that could handle anything.”

“Donna had left for China and we ran two a day practices and no one slacked off,” Dillon remembered. “We decided we wanted a snow cone, so we ran down to McKinney Street and picked one up.”

“We had disappointed Coach Terry with one of our games,” Mapes remarked.

“Coach Terry made us do the ‘wrath of god’ suicide drills, and we were burning. One of the players was struggling and crying, and we all got up and did the drills with her until she finished.”

Val List, first base, also said: “Coach Terry taught us things that we still don’t see being taught today.”

In 1979, the team went

and fought through the AIAW national championships. They started with a 4-2 victory over South Carolina and advanced to Arizona State. That game took 18 innings to complete, with the Pioneers winning 1-0. Against Cal Poly Pomona, the team lost 1-0. Placed in the losers bracket the team went on a rampage.

TWU eliminated Indiana, Northern Colorado and Cal Poly Pomona to advance to face the final. The Pioneers defeated the UCLA Bruins twice to win the championship.

“Ten years after we won the championship we had a reunion,” Dillon said. “From then on, I kept a list of everyone and for a while we had reunions every year. We have a huge family, we are all sisters … This group is so tight knit. It is a bond that has lasted a lifetime and nothing is going to break that.”

This team is no longer a team. Today, they are a family and though more than 30 years have passed, they remain just as close as they were during that season. Some would even argue that they have grown closer.

Photography courtsey of Jeni Berry

The 78-79 team introduced at the TWU-UNT softball game.

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Soccer Date 1-Sep 3-Sep 7-Sep 9-Sep 14-Sep 16-Sep 21-Sep 24-Jan 28-Sep 30-Sep 3-Oct 5-Oct 7-Oct 12-Oct 14-Oct

Opponent #15 Dallas Baptist Ouchita Baptist East Cental Northwestern Oklahoma Eastern New Mexico West Texas A&M Incarnate Word Angelo Abilene christian Midwestern State Texas A&M-Commerce Angelo State incarnate Word West Texas A&M Eastern New Mexico

Score L 1-4 L 0-1 T 2-2 (2ot) W 6-0 W 2-1 L 1-2 W 3-2 W 2-1 W 2-1 T 0-0 (2ot) L 2-3 (ot) L 0-1 L 0-3 L 0-1 W 2-0

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Volleyball Date 31-Aug 31-Aug 1-Sep 1-Sep 7-Sep 7-Sep 8-Sep 8-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 18-Sep 21-Sep 22-Sep 25-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 5-Oct 6-Oct 12-Oct 13-Oct

Opponent East Central Arkansas Monticello New Mexico Highlands Puero Rico at Rio Pledras Fort Hays State Western State Colo. #24 Grand Canyon Colorado Mesa Texas A&M-Kingsville Incarnate Word Texas A&M-Commerce Eastern New Mexico #6 West Texas A&M Abilene Christian Cameron Midwestern State #12 Angelo State Tarleton State Incarnate Word Texas A&M-Kingsville

VB at West Texas A&M 7 p.m.

Soccer at Midwestern State 7 p.m.

VB vs Midwestern State 7 p.m.

Soccer at Abilene Christian 1 p.m.

Score W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-2 W 3-0 L 0-3 L 1-3 W 3-0 W 3-1 W 3-0 W 3-0 L 1-3 W 3-0 W 3-0 W 3-0 L 1-3 L 1-3 W 3-1 W 3-0

VB at Eastern New Mexico 3 p.m.

VB vs Cameron 2 p.m.

Soccer vs Texas A&M -Commerce 7:30 p.m.

going to fight to win that point, and if she makes an error, she gets extremely mad at herself.

She hates to lose, she hates to make a mistake.” Alves has an “internal drive that makes her stand out,” Barberee said.

“I wish that she could be here for four years. Too bad we only have her for two. She’s always positive… she brings good positive energy to the court,” Barbaree stated.

Alves came to the U.S. two

of the match two minutes later off of a perfectly placed cross by sophomore forward Emily Davila.

As part of the “Kick for a Cure” event pink ribbons were hung on display boards near the seating area for every corner kick the Pioneers took against the Zias. Staff members then asked the spectators to donate $1 for every ribbon hanging on the board, the soccer team raised $595 through donations, ThinkPink T-shirt sales and

Ball raffle, for breast cancer awareness.

The Pioneers showed up with a bold defense and held Eastern New Mexico scoreless as sophomore goalie Lindsey Sisco held down the fort and made two saves. This shutout match was Sisco’s third of the season.

Head Coach Fleur Benatar could not emphasize the importance of this win enough. “We had good scoring opportunities in the past five games but we didn’t put them

years ago and “didn’t even know the English language,” Barberee stated. “She just knew Portuguese.” Barbaree pointed out “She breaks past obstacles daily...she is a phenomenal student-athlete.” away and also faced some good keepers,” she said. “It’s refreshing to see us finish when we got the opportunities today.

We really needed this win and it will help us in the next two games on the road.”

This win made the soccer team’s record at 6-7-2 overall and 5-5-1 in the LSC. Fresh off a big win, the Pioneers look forward to facing Abilene Christian on Oct. 21, and then traveling to face Midwestern State on Oct. 26.

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Hoochie’s Oyster House: the seafood shack for Denton Aaron Claycomb Editor-in-Chief Saturday night the weather was changing, and there was no better place to be than outside.

So, being the weather-loving individual I am, I walked onto the Hoochies Oyster House patio, where I was destined to fill myself with my seafood. Local Dentonites were witnessing a change in forecast that night on that very patio – the type of forecast that involved rain – and enjoying the last few hours of the windy, light-jacket weather.

From the moment visitors

step foot onto the wooden patio of Hoochie’s, they can feel the wind, smell the freshly cooked fish and see the themed covered patio from panel to wall. The atmosphere made me forget I was still in Denton. It was like it was April and I was on the beach, enjoying myself and eating fish from the ocean I was overlooking, which might have been caught earlier that day.

After walking inside to place my order, I decided to go sit outside on the patio. There was too much fun and the weather was too great to pass up. I waited outside for the Wild Salmon

that I ordered, served with asparagus and rice for $12.95 – a featured item Hoochies was offering for a limited time.

Topped with tomatoes and cabbage ornaments, the plate was as colorful as the house was yellow. There were also yellow lemons, green asparagus, a grilled salmon, and of course, the nicely fluffed rice to hold it all together.

The Pacific salmon was pink on the inside when I cut into the grilled exterior, which means only one thing: It was cooked to perfection just for my fish bowl of a belly.

The cost might have been a little on the pricey side for a college student, but for anyone who wants to enjoy some great grilling, it was worth the hole in my wallet.

The waitstaff was extremely social and friendly during my visit. In fact, the whole restaurant was a social environment. Hoochies is not only a place to hang out, but to have parties. Just down on the other end of the patio, a woman was enjoying the wonderful weather with friends and family to celebrate a birthday.

The rest of Hoochies’ menu

consists of the regular items one would find at an oyster bar or seaside grill: Po’ Boys, shrimp, raw oysters, corn, potatoes, and much more.

To top it all off, Hoochies might be relatively new to Dentonites, but the yellowpainted house occupying the lot across the street from the Firefighter station has its own roots in Denton.

Owner, John Blackwood said in a Denton Record Chronicle article, that finishing the construction of the patio took nearly a month and a half. Hoochie’s posted on

its Facebook, “A little Texas ingenuity and about 1,500 hours of work. Boy, was it worth it.”

Hoochies is located at 207 S. Bell Ave. right next to the train tracks and on the outskirts of the Denton Square.

For further information about Hoochies Oyster House, readers can visit its Facebook, https://www.facebook. c o m / p a g e s / H o o ch i e s - O yst e rHouse/289514341093482?ref=ts.

Photography by Jeni Berry

Hoochie’s Oyster House is located across the street from the Victoria Station apartments on Bell Avenue.

Dog ownership — just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s good

Fat discrimination is epidemic of jerks

Michael Vick, a player in the National Football League, tweeted a picture of himself on Twitter.com studying games on his iPad while his daughter did homework at the table. It’s no big deal, right? Never mind the fact that there is an open box of MilkBones on the table in the picture. The picture was removed a few minutes later and then replaced with a similar picture without the box of MilkBones. He has since confirmed that he has a dog.

Vick, along with being a Nike–endorsed NFL player, is also a convicted felon associated with dog fighting after he was busted for his front, Bad Newz Kennels according to Sports.

ESPN.Go. He served a little under two years in prison for the offenses he was convicted for, sentenced in 2007. He has been ordered to travel around to schools and speak against the horrors of dog fighting, working with animal shelters, as well as advocating for laws against even watching dog fighting as part of his sentence.

The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is against Vick adopting. According to blog.

ASPCA.org: “Despite spending 19 months in prison for running an illegal interstate dog fighting business, Vick hasn’t expressed a shred of empathy toward the dogs he brutalized and killed.

And rather than talk about the horrors of dog fighting, he has consistently chosen to focus on the consequences of

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getting caught.”

Would you put a child into the hands of a convicted child molester? Why should it be any different for a dog being put into the hands of a dog fighter?

Both are still felonies that harm sentient beings. Therapy for the dogs is needed to recover from such treatment, according to trainers within the ASPCA. A study into dogs that were abandoned after the nuclear meltdown in Japan indicates that dogs can also suffer symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. I would certainly hope it’s not any different, especially when you consider what Vick had done to the dogs, aside from forcing them to fight within the ring.

According to Jim Gorant’s book “The Lost Dogs”, when a dog did not perform well, he electrocuted them. He beat them. He drowned them. Yes, he did this, along with several accomplices. The worst act, though, is also detailed in Gorant’s book, which gives an account of the case and what happened to each dog that was seized from Vick. A section explores what Melinda Merck, a veterinary forensic scientist, found buried on Vick’s land.

According to Gorant’s book, “…Then there was one last body that stood out from the rest. It had signs of bruising on all four ankles and all along one side. Its skull was fractured in two places and it had four broken vertebrae. Brownie [an accomplice] had said that all of the dogs that didn’t die from being hanged were drowned, except one.

The book continues on

with, “As that dog lay on the ground, fighting for air, Quanis Phillips [a fellow dog fighter] grabbed its front legs and Michael Vick grabbed its hind legs. They swung the dog over their head like a jump rope then slammed it into the ground.

The first impact didn’t kill it.

So Phillips and Vick slammed it again. The two men kept at it, alternating back and forth, pounding the creature against the ground, until at last, the little red dog was dead.”

Yes, according to Vick’s sentence, he is allowed legally to own a dog again. My question is this: should anyone who has ever committed such brutal acts be entrusted to care for a dog again? Does three years after being released from prison truly account for enough time to rehabilitate someone who did these actions? If Vick has made such great strides in his rehabilitation, why was he was he so reluctant to admit owning one again?

In July, Vick said in an interview that he would like to get a dog for his kids. Should his kids suffer for their father’s past actions? No. On the other hand, should the life of yet another being be risked simply for a child’s desire?

No. I have to say that no, it isn’t fair for those kids not to have a dog because of their father’s actions, but I don’t think that should allow another dog to be put into Vick’s hands.

If Vick was going to want his children to have a dog he should have rethought his dog fighting business.

Sorry, kids.

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Notice the box of MilkBone dog biscuits in the right side of the picture Vick tweeted, removed, then replaced without the biscuits.

Apparently, it’s socially acceptable to hate fat people.

Look at it— there are antifat images everywhere on the internet, people are mocked for their size no matter how healthy they are and “skinny-bloggers” are calling actresses with slight frames “piggies.”

Why is it horrible to make racial jokes, religious jokes, ethnic jokes, and disabled jokes, but it’s perfectly fine to make jokes about someone’s size? I think it’s because it’s fashionable to have someone to hate.

Apply the word “Hispanic” or “black” to typical fat jokes.

Not cool, right? Replace the word “Jew” with “fatty” in Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf.”

Funny, right?

Wrong. How often as children are we told not to make fun of someone because of their outward appearance?

How often as children are we told that those people are just jealous or so insecure they lash out at other people to make themselves feel better? Guess what, people? That doesn’t just stop when you supposedly grow up.

People are so against bullying, yet I find people are more than willing to make an exception for anyone they believe is fat.

People are even willing to bring politics into it by criticizing someone’s ability to do their job because of their size. When Obama nominated Dr. Regina Benjamin as a candidate for Surgeon General, the fat attacks started coming.

There is a collection of eating disorders within the country, and this constant spew of fat-hate only makes them worse. I should know— I’ve had an eating disorder since I was 11. That’s over half my life.

In Dr. Anita Johnston’s book “Eating in the Light of the Moon”, eating disorders are looked at through a lens of masculine and feminine energies and through folklore.

Johnston upholds that the desire for women to be so thin comes from a denial of their feminine side, instead wanting a flat stomach, little body fat, and no hips, typical masculine body features. Whatever happened to being proud of the soft

curves that a woman naturally has as part of their femininity?

According to Everydayhealth. com, fat cells are necessary to healthy hormone balance and menstruation.

Gina Kolata’s article “The Burdens of Being Overweight: Mistreatment and Misconceptions” in The New York Times Online states, “Despite the consistent findings by obesity researchers that most people actually have little control over their body weight, researchers find, and fat people confirm, that society continues to deride fat people for their condition.”

Take me for instance. I am considered obese. I wear a size 14 pant. I eat a generally vegetarian diet, I avoid sugar and soda save on special occassions, and I don’t eat fried food. I am making great strides in my eating disorder.

I make exercise a regular habit, whether it be at the on-campus fitness center, doing workout videos at home, taking

general walks, or playing on the WiiFit. Despite all of these healthy lifestyle choices, I have faced a lot of ridicule. I’m an actress, though. I can handle it. I face judgement for my looks and behavior everyday.

I’m not mad for myself. I have confidence to put myself out there in front of people by auditioning and performing.

I’m mad for all the people who let the bullying get to them.

I’m mad for all the people that think there is something wrong with themselves and not the people making mean and hurtful comments. I’m mad for all the people that want to die and hurt themselves because of bullies.

I believe it is insecurity and a desire for the general public to have someone to hate that leads to this fat discrimination, and I think anyone who mocks other human beings needs to grow up and learn some respect for other life in general.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Quakertown Park over run by ‘Goonies’

Photography by Amanda Amaral

Let’s all go to the lobby. The concession stand provides nachos, popcorn, candy, and drinks for outdoor moviegoers.

Shelby Baker Sports Editor Last Friday night, families and friends gathered around a projection screen erected in Quakertown Park for Movie in the Park.

The movie, “The Goonies,” began at 8 p.m. while the various stations for food and crafts opened at 7 p.m.

Movie in the Park is an event the City of Denton Parks and Recreation puts on once a month, except during winter.

Geared towards a family-friendly environment, the event was free and concessions were sold for low prices. Attendees brought camping chairs and blankets to perch on to watch the movie.

Many parents and children were in attendance.

“The movie is appropriate for everybody,” Elisha McCready, City of Denton staff member, remarked. “It’s a good family movie and it’s funny.”

Written by Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus, “The Goonies” stars Sean Astin, Corey Feldman and Josh Brolin as a rag-tag group of kids who search for treasure in an effort to save their neighborhood from the impending development of a golf course where they live. The only way to stop the construction is to raise enough money. The boys and girls, nicknamed “The

Goonies,” set out to find the treasure of “One-Eyed” Willy.

However, the group is met by traps and treachery as they attempt to find the pirate’s booty.

McCready noted the event as a time to spend with family and neighbors, and that it’s a great event for the city to come together.

When the event began, the air was permeated with smoke from people roasting marshmallows.

Children gathered around craft tables set up behind the viewing area of the movie, coloring paddle-ball paddles and making necklaces. Jump 5 and Bob Marley were among musical artists played over speakers as the audience awaited the start of the movie. The concession stand was constantly busy catering to customers, even after “The Goonies” began.

“I think we had a pretty good turnout,” Jeff Dachroeden, another City of Denton staff member, observed.

“The marshmallow roast is everybody’s favorite as it’s something everyone wants to do, parents and kids.”

“It’s awesome, for one, I get to do something for my daughter that’s safe,” Courtney Jeffcoat, audience member and mother, remarked. “I’m going to be looking for more events like this because it’s something she can

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Ghost stories survive beyond cinema afterlife Stanton Brasher A&E Editor

Stories of haunted houses and scary specters are older than celluloid.

Humans have been fascinated with life after death since the beginning of time. Shakespeare often used apparitions from beyond as a device to drive the plot.

Had Hamlet not encountered his father’s ghost, he might not have uncovered the truth behind his father’s murder. Here are The Lasso’s picks for the Top Five ghost films or franchises.

to marry Beetlejuice as part of the arrangement.

Sandworms, witch doctors and “Jump in the Line,” (aka “Shake Senora”) singa-longs bring this twisted vision to life. I wonder what happens if you say Burton’s name three times.

5. Poltergeist:

2. Nightmare on Elm Street:

Steven Spielberg’s ‘80s thrillogy is about a family whose home is visited by a chair-moving ghost with an obsessive-compulsive disorder. At first it is kind of funny to see the chair move to the same spot over and over, but this ghost is no Charlie Chaplin. As soon as it starts terrorizing the family in various homes and high-rise condos, they realize that it might not be there to entertain. Of course, there is hope for the frightened family in the form of a little old lady with a voice like Lisa

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is set to be released on DVD next week and consists of the honest Abe epically slaying vampires while ending slavery and saving the nation.

Lincoln (Benjamin Walker) makes it his mission to eliminate all vampires; after having endured losing his mother and son to vampires. A tale of revenge, the film transforms to a cause and mission for peace without vampires.

Henry Sturges, (aka Dominic Cooper), plays the supporting role as “good” vampire that helps mentor Lincoln into becoming a vampire killing axe-swinger.

Although the film entangles truth with fantasy, Lincoln is still portrayed as the honest President we all know and love. However, there is a twist that Seth Grahame-Smith has added to this visionary tale of our American forefather: Lincoln tells one lie, but only to protect his family and keep his identity a secret just as any “good” superhero would do. It didn’t come as a shocker that the “honest”16th President told a lie, the intent of Lincoln to keep his identity secret was clear from the beginning.

Adapted from a GrahameSmith novel into a screenplay, Timur Bekmambetov directed the film. If you are a fan of epic action sequences, such as one that involves a fist-to-cuffs battle on top of a stampede of horses, this is the film to watch. Filled with episodic action, building

from scene-to-scene, there are some beautiful moments that you wouldn’t want to miss.

Perhaps a plot that just lacks a little consistency to the story line, it is still a film worth picking up at any redbox.

Overall, the film deserves a “B,” for the great action scenes and minimal plot; it made for an easy viewing that you couldn’t stop watching from the moment Abe fires his gun into

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Craig T. Nelson tries out his tugof-war skills against a paranormal entity. He would probably do better if he worked on his creepy old lady skills.

Simpson’s. The first and third films are the best. The second one is kind of weird.

4. Ghostbusters:

I constantly have the theme song to this film stuck in my head. Even if another song is stuck in my head, this one is, too. Trust me. I couldn’t make that up. The opening scene with Dr. Venkman (Bill Murray) is one of the best character introduction scenes I ever have watched. For those who have just returned from the dead, “Ghostbusters 1-2” are about a group of paranormal scientists who have to defend the city against multiple outbreaks of ghosts, including one in the form of a giant marshmallow man. Murray, along with Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis and

3.Beetlejuice:

I consider this film to be Tim Burton’s greatest masterpiece.

It is a story about a girl named Lydia Deetz (Wynona Ryder) and do.”

Her daughter, a young girl in elementary school, was ecstatic to be outside watching the movie, and her mother was thrilled that she could provide the experience.

The next major outdoors event presented by the City of Denton will be the Jack-O-Lantern Jog. Further details can be found at www. cityofdenton.com.

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a vampire eyeball. The artful direction definitely makes this one of the most original movies to come out all summer. If you missed it in theaters, make sure you do not miss it at home.

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I heard some people were disappointed that we did not include Freddy Krueger on the slasher list. This omission was totally intentional. Freddy Krueger is not corporeal in real life like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. He is not a silent killer who uses conventional methods of strangulation and kitchen knives to murder his victims. Instead, he is a dead, wisecracking ghost who haunts teenagers in their dreams. He doesn’t have to wear a mask because his face is scary enough.

The third film in the series (“Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors”) is the best one.

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Michael Keaton’s “Beetlejuice” face is one only a mother could love.

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Edward Scissor who? Robert Englund’s Freddy could make a wolverine cry.

1. The Sixth Sense: Image courtesy of Columbia

Who you gonna call? Well, if you are fighting a gaint spirit in marshmallow form, (from left) Hudson, Akroyd, Murray, and Ramos are your only choice in the busting of ghosts.

Ernie Hudson, is a recipe for comedy legend. her attempts to use an obnoxious ghost called Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) to completely mortify her parents in their new home.

Lydia doesn’t realize that she has

Out of every film mentioned on this list, “The Sixth Sense” scared me the most. I was a junior in high school, and after I saw this film, I didn’t go to the bathroom in the middle of the night for weeks.

I was afraid some bloody ghost would scream at me if I did.

Love him or hate him, but the film’s writer and director (M. Night Shyamalan) entered the filmmaking community with one of the scariest, darkest thrillers to come out in years.

Emulated and blatantly plagiarized by many, “The Sixth Sense” has yet to be topped by another paranormal film. It stars Haley Joel Osment as a kid

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Osment sees dead people and wonders just how effective bike helmets can be.

who can see dead people and Bruce Willis as the psychologist who helps him come to peace with his gift. If you haven’t seen it, there is a twist at the end.