September 13, 2017 WEDNESDAY
VOL. 104, NO. 2
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Campus | Professor Feature
Grant reflects back on 36 years By SIERRA TAYLOR
At first glance, Susan kae Grant does not look like she would cast a large shadow, but her artwork and career show otherwise. After 36 years at TWU, Head of Photography and Book Arts Grant retired at the end of August. During her time at TWU, Grant has educated many students, but her love of art and education has always been with her. “Since I was a little girl I have loved making things and showing other people how to make things,” Grant recalled. “My dad bought me a row of school desks and put them in the basement, and I would teach imaginary art classes. Then at some point I started inviting all my neighborhood friends and we would have little classes. There were no rules or grades, creativity ruled the day.” Grant explained that she fell in love with seeing the excitement in other people when she showed them something, and they would understand it. Being an incredibly shy child, she said she would often draw pictures, write poetry and read to go into her own little world. “Being a reader inspired me to be a visual artist,” said Grant. “When I was a little girl and I read, I would picture an image for each word. I think that helped me become an artist and create photographs with narratives that do not really have an answer.” After finishing her Master in Fine Arts from The University of Wisconsin-Madison she taught at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Grant explained that after teaching at Wayne State, which she referred to as “multicultural,” the woman’s campus in Texas was different for her. “My goal all these years has been to empower women to be significant and contributing,” said Grant. “From the beginning, I have been interested in teaching my students the importance of community, of being a team, building a voice
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Campus | Organization
SCPE AIDS STUDENTS IN ENACTING CHANGE By TIERNAN SHAW
and learning to give equal voice in an empowering environment. I do not see that in a lot of programs.”During her time at TWU, Grant has established a number of programs to further student’s art education. She established the graduate program in Photography and Book Arts in 1983, with the assistance of Professor Corky Stuckenbruck, they created the Book Art and Paper Making program. In 1994, she cofounded Photographic Artists Coalition, the student-run photography
group on campus. Grant has been recognized for her excellence as an educator by many organizations. In 2016, TWU named her a “Cornaro Professor.” According to the TWU website, The Cornaro Award for Excellence in Teaching is a recognition in outstanding commitment to scholarship and the advancement of learning. The National Society for Photographic Education recognized Grant as an “Honored Educator,” and Women of Visionary Influence named her “Mentor
of the Year” in 2014. However, Grant recognizes her biggest accomplishment at TWU to be teaching women to have their voice and dreams in the world. “The opportunity to teach at a woman’s college was an opportunity to show women that their voice matters,” Grant explained. “That finding their voice in the art world is important. Now whether anyone likes it or cares about it, it’s not what it is about. It is about self and following their dreams.”After reflecting on her life and career, Grant
Campus | Program
The TWU office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach is establishing a new student organization this fall. The Social Change Peer Educators organization is seeking to prepare students to seek and advocate for social change by creating resources and a mentorship program that will allow students to develop their own leadership skills, and become the leaders they want in their communities. The stated purpose of the organization is to “ . . . heighten awareness and sensitivity regarding social issues within the TWU community through education, programming and training.” The program has grown from a sharing of ideas between DIO and the Office of Civility and Community Standards. Inspiration for SCPE comes from TWU’s Peer Advocates Teaching Health organization. When thinking of ways to implement SCPE, Interim Director of TWU’s Office of Civility and Community Standards, Michelle Reeves, realized that PATH’s organizational structure of two leaders leading students through a series of trainings would fit perfectly within the organization’s goals. The program is looking for a small group of students: Sierra Taylor / The Lasso roughly eight; however, should said,“I always had the feel- the number of outstanding aping I wasn’t good enough. All plicants exceed eight, exceptions the things that come together will be made. Reeves stated that to make us who we are not students hoping to be a part of great wishes and inspiring. the program will have to be “pas The things people do and sionate about this idea of being say, shape us and those experi- an educator to other students.” ence never go away. What you Reeves also stated that the prodo about is where the power gram advisors will give suggeslies.”Grant is retiring as an ed- tions on how these students will ucator, but when asked about go about accomplishing their her retirement plans she said, goals, but what they won’t do “I get to be what I have al- is “dictate what we are going to ways what to be, an artist.” be talking about that year.” The students themselves will determine the ideas and the issues that the organization takes on. “A lot of times students have great ideas and lots of passion; they just don’t know necessarily how to make those actionable, so we can help them on ‘how do you make this actionable,’ so that’s really what the premise of it (the program) is”said Reeves. Students can get advice and training on how to enact educational and promotional programs, how to go about teaching other student groups about the issue or how to establish an online program or a video series. “We can guide them on how to do that and make those events successful” said Reeves. The events and ideas will not be limited to the TWU campus either. Students are encouraged to seek out ideas that will affect the entire community, and to seek social change at a community level, students must interact with the entire community. It is even anticipated that students with opposing views could be selected to the organization, and the organization itself can serve as a lightning-rod for understanding between people with differing views. SCPE is at the genesis of its inception. They are Photo courtesy of CAPS currently working through an application process with applicaby stopping by CAPS in West tions from eligible students due Jones Hall or calling 940-898- by Sept. 22. Eligible students in3801. Registration closes on clude juniors, seniors and graduSept. 18. Those who cannot ate students, and a commitment attend may keep an eye out period for both the fall and for Diversity Institute regis- spring semesters is required for tration in the spring semester. those selected. Students can go to www.twu.edu/diversity-inclusion-outreach to apply today.
Awareness, inclusivity, experiential learning offered for Diversity By MORGAN VILLAVASO
The Diversity Institute is returning to the Denton campus on Friday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This all-day interactive workshop will take place in Studio two of the Fitness and Recreation Center. Although the Diversity Institute is not new to TWU, it has proven to be as important as ever in light of recent campus events. The white supremacist rhetoric that littered the Denton campus on Aug. 18 has prompted students, faculty and the administration to open up difficult dialogues. The Diversity Institute provides participants with the tools to do exactly that. Assistant Director of Clinical Services and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Marshall Bewley of Counseling and Psychological Services regards the Diversity Institute as an essential learning opportunity for our campus. Bewley said, “In line with the values of TWU and the Division of Student Life, CAPS wants to ensure that there is ongoing training and workshops to help increase awareness, knowledge and skills in regards to cultural diversity.” We view it as vital to increase affirming and inclusive environments within our campus community and see Diversity Institute as one component of that mission.
Through experiential learning and small group discussions, Bewley says that participants will explore cultural and social dynamics including, but not limited to ability/disability, age, body size, citizenship, education, family system, gender identity, racial/ethnic/nationality, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, social class
and privilege/marginalization. Current TWU students are strongly encouraged to attend. Bewley said, “Our optimal learning occurs on the edge of our comfort zones, and we must take steps to think critically, understand others’ experiences, and listen to each other. We understand our own experiences and world view when we
encounter others who have had different lived experiences. For those who may feel they are already well educated in diversity, Bewley said: “CAPS believes in life-long learning. Thus, anyone can continue to challenge their knowledge and better understand intersections of identities and experiences at Diversity Institute. Students may register
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Opinion | Current issues
There is no room at TWU for hate rhetoric tainly fail to denounce the use of violence by certain groups. Groups, which can be conveniently found in his supporting demographic. At some point our president has to realize that preserving our country is more important than poll numbers. Most recently, President Trump announced his intention to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which will leave roughly 800,000 individuals open to the threat of deportation. Individuals, which are affluent, contributing, tax-paying members of society will be forced to go back to hiding in the shadows. The main problem with the residency of DACA are the claims that were cited by Attorney General Jeff Sessions when calling for DACA to be placed on the chopping block. Howev-
er, the truth is simple; although 800,000 adults are enrolled in the program, most of them were under 7 years old when they arrived in the United States. Sessions also attributed a surge of illegal aliens entering the country to DACA, however, a 2015 study by The Government Accountability Office showed that these surges of illegal immigration were independent of the DACA legislation and were caused by social and political violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Lastly, like President Trump, Sessions implied a direct correlation between criminals and individuals enrolled in DACA. However, this is the most misleading claim, seeing as no criminals are allowed to enroll in DACA. However, it seems that many students in the TWU campus
share similar thoughts when it comes to the Trump administration and DACA. TWU student Jennifer Pham is bothered by that it seems that president Trump “would rather deport 800,000 law abiding tax paying individuals, rather than helping hurricane victims.” TWU student Jakob Haneger also agrees with Pham, in the sense that Trump seems to be worrying about issues that are not really issues; “he’s ruining the lives of legal tax paying individuals who haven’t done anything wrong and don’t know anything but being American. It wasn’t the kids choice to be brought over; they’re paying for what their mothers and fathers did,” exclaims Haneger.
Adapting to routine change
cines can also affect weight gain. It has taken a while, but I have learned to stop despising my body changes and instead embrace the new chapter in life that doesn’t necessarily foster a great workout schedule. There are so many things to be concerned with at this point in our lives, and staying at a size two doesn’t have to be one of them. Health looks different on everyone and doesn’t have to be a washboard stomach or toned legs. While I am all for motivation for achiev-
ing goals, I am simply reminding you that you don’t have to break yourself to look a certain way at this point in your life. Most of the instagramers who have bodies to die for aren’t carrying a course load of 12-15 hours on top of jobs and families. Some of them make profit solely on working out and posting workout routines on social media. You are doing so much for your future by getting a high education and juggling that alone is noteworthy.
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33. End of a poem 34. Camelot to King Arthur 36. Reason to cram 38. Delhi dress 42. Early computer language 45. *What villains of the Suicide Squad did 49. “The Murders in the ___ Morgue” 51. Native American sacred objects 54. Rainbow swimmer 56. Fictitious prose 57. Love-____ relationship 58. 43,560 square feet 59. Street in Anytown, USA 60. Like word of mouth 61. Fils’ father 62. Strong desire 63. Flight segment 64.Yoga accessory 66. Wear and tear
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By ALEJANDRO GARCIA One of the main reasons everybody loves the TWU campus is the sense of family and openness that encompasses every inch of our beautiful campus. From the first time any prospective student comes on campus they feel nothing but the overflowing welcome from Orientation Leaders, to the professors that work tirelessly to make
sure all students excel. TWU is truly a place for everybody - a place where hate has no home. However, the more time passes it is becoming increasingly difficult to say the same about this country, at least not under the current administration. This is not to say that we, as a country, have ever been perfect; however, there has definitely been better times, or at least a more believable illusion of them. This is not a shot at republicans, conservatives, or supporters of President Donald Trump. This is statement that is a result of being aware and observing the responses, or lack thereof, of the Trump administration in the face of racism, violence, and inequality. President Trump might not support violence, even though some might say otherwise, but he does cer-
Opinion | Body image
By JOHNNA HEADLEY
Contributing Writer Morgan Villavaso mvillavaso@twu.edu
A few years (and a few pounds) ago I thought about health a lot differently than I do now. In high school, I played volleyball which included multiple rigorous workouts a day. I was in the best shape of my life and didn’t have to worry
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about the way my clothes fit. As we all know, with starting college also brings gaining extra weight - for a plethora of reasons. We don’t have enough time to workout three hours a day and quick snacks don’t always tend to be the healthiest. Our bodies are still undergoing hormonal changes and medi-
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Campus | Advice
Career Connection Center By Renee’ Patchin
were ready to go to work in the organization. Business The Career & Internship professional or business Fair is on October 4, 2017. casual attire is acceptable All students and all majors are in most cases. Stop by the encouraged to attend. Career Career Connections Center fairs offer an opportunity for details on the Pioneer for first year and sophomore Suit-Up program with students to learn about different JCPenney. Remember, career pathways while juniors, there will be a professional seniors, graduate students, photographer available at and alumni can connect the career fair offering directly about internships FREE LinkedIn headshots! and full-time opportunities. · Take copies of your updated A career fair is a great job resume to leave with company search resource because representatives. Beat the rush it offers the opportunity and have your resume reviewed to talk directly with during Resume Drop-In hours employers. Employers attend at the Career Connections Texas Woman’s University Center well before the event. career fairs specifically to Not all organizations accept acquaint students like you resumes at career fairs, so with their companies and the don’t be put off. Simply inquire types of careers available. how to apply and ensure the Make the most of a career representative that you will fair by following these tips: follow their instructions. Before the fair · Study the list of participating organizations before the event to identify the employers you most want to contact. This will give you extra time to research their organizations and find out more information about available positions. When you arrive at the fair, you’ll have an immediate sense of purpose in seeking out these employers. You can find the list on TWU Connect under “Career Fairs.” Remember, first impressions count. You want to be taken seriously as a potential candidate for career opportunities, so you should dress as if you
During the Fair · At the career fair, you should approach all recruiters representing companies of interest to you. Talk with as many representatives as possible! If you are not familiar with the organization, ask questions! These employers are attending this event in order to talk with you about available careers. (Pet peeve of recruiters – walking up to their table and asking, “What does your company do?” Take time to know what industries the company represents.) · Broaden your focus and include many types of
employers. For instance, you may not have considered working in a hospital, but hospitals recruit professionals for many different fields (management, information systems, human services, administrative, accounting, etc.). · Strike up a conversation to introduce yourself and to let the recruiter know your qualifications and interests. For example, “Hello, my name is Jane Smith, and I am a senior majoring in Math. Does your company hire for positions in Statistics or Operations Research?” Once you know what to say when approaching recruiters, you’ll feel more comfortable. · When you leave the recruiter’s table, ask what the next step in the process is. · Collect literature, including the recruiter’s business card, for follow-up discussions or later correspondence purposes. After the fair · Follow up with a short note of thanks to the recruiters who are employed with the organizations that remain of interest to you after the career fair. Students often ask how they can “stand out” above the crowd at events such as this. Sending a follow-up letter / email within 2-3 days of the fair is one way of doing just that. Need a sample? Stop by the Career Connections Center.
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Selections for the organization will be made October 2 with free mandatory training taking place Oct. 6 and 13. SCPE requires a significant commitment, but Reeves also
pointed out that similar programs, such as Peer Counsel, are being started to allow students with less free-time to make a positive impact. Peer Council is an advocacy group for students by students that seeks to advise students who are defending
themselves through conduct or academic integrity issues. Eligible students who are interested in either program should apply online today, and, as Gandhi once said, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
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Campus | Houston
Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath
By ALEJANDRO GARCIA When most people think about missing school, they get filled with a joy that is known to many from a young age,.Snow days are something to look forward to even in the dry state of Texas. However, the campus closure of the TWU Houston site was anything but sweet and nostalgic. Hurricane Harvey left firsttime hurricane survivors in awe of the flooding that left many without a home and left Houston a literal swamp. On Aug. 26, 2017 Hurricane Harvey, at the time a category 4 hurricane, made landfall in Rockport, Texas making it the first hurricane above a category 3 to hit the U.S. since hurricane Wilma in 2005. Forming in the Atlantic ocean, Harvey travelled roughly 31,000 miles before reaching the southeast Texas coast, bringing with it as much
as 52 inches of rainfall, winds that reached a peak of 130 miles per hour and widespread damages that have not been seen since Hurricane Katrina. All of this resulted in widespread catastrophic flooding, energy and fuel outages, damages that resulted in damages assessed to be anywhere from $70-200 billion dollars, as well as 71 reported deaths. What hit home for us Pioneers was the fact that Harvey affected and displaced many TWU Pioneers that call Houston home and the TWU Institute of Health SciencesHouston Center their campus. However, like Texans do, Houstonians and other Texans afflicted by Harvey came together to show emotional, financial and physical support. Our heartfelt concern went out for our fellow Pioneers, and many TWU students and staff contributed to TWU’s disaster relief fund; several organizations on campus also
organized donation collections and drove down to Houston when the weather permitted to deliver the much needed supplies. Aside from this, the TWU faculty did a great job at working closely with the Weather Service and assessing risk in regards to pioneer’s safety; ‘the faculty [was] amazing” TWU student Carlee Sitar exclaimed. Our President and Chancellor Dr. Carine Feyten even made a trip down to the TWU Houston campus to deliver her heartfelt condolences and support to those afflicted by the severe weather caused by Hurricane Harvey. All in all, TWU did a great job at keeping everybody up to date with the situation as well as keeping the best interest of the students in mind. In a time when many were panicking, the TWU administration managed to keep their cool, and it paid off.
ADVERTISEMENT In Memory of Jeff Robb Life is beautiful, but not perfect. We sometimes lose those we care about far sooner than seems fair. Perhaps for that reason, there is a wonderful friction to life that allows those who touch us to continue to impact our lives by that touching. Our friend, Jeff Robb, has made such an impact upon us that will continue as we remember him and what he meant to us. The following poem is reprinted in his memory: Forever Altered You are the cliffs upon the shore, I am soft sea wind and even if we meet no more we’ll never meet our end, For my wind has carved upon your face An imprint that is mine alone, So that time cannot erase the trace Of what you and I have known,
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And standing there as I blew by, You changed the way I blew, So now I can never deny That a part of me - is you.
Q: What is something you wish other people knew about college?
Megan Hughes
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Senior English/Education Azel, TX
“Every degree is difficult. I get all the time that I picked an easy degree, but I think each degree has equal weight. We all put in the same amount of work to get a degree.”
Kristopher Johnson
Junior Business Admin Lancaster, TX
“You have to actually put in work to be successful. You can’t just show up and go to class, it is not going to make you successful. You have to do more.”
Joniqua Wilburn
Junior Nursing Dallas, TX
“You have to do more than you think. A lot of students think that going to class is going to be enough to get you a job, but you also have to network.”
Taylor Skym
Junior Computer Science Anna, TX
“If you have a question, speak up. Do not back off, ask the question. If you don’t ask it, no one will ever get the answer. There is no such thing as a bad question, just bad wording.”
Jarezy Munoz
Junior Marketing Mesquite, TX
“Meeting new people is hard. People are in their clusters and do not have a lot of opportunity to make new friends.” Tabitha Gray / The Lasso
Healthy Relationships
Mondays, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Start Date: September 25, 2017
Healing From Family Pain Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Start Date: September 25, 2017
Calming the Emotional Storm Tuesdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Start Date: September 26, 2017
Understanding Self and Others Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Start Date: September 26, 2017
Overcoming Anxiety: Gaining Freedom to Enjoy Life Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Start Date: September 27, 2017
LGBTQIA Support Group
Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Overcoming the Blues: Coping with Depression
Start Date: September 27, 2017
Start Date: September 26, 2017
Start Date: September 28, 2017
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
All groups meet at Counseling and Psychological Services (West Jones Hall)
Building Self-Confidence Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, contact the Group Coordinator, Dr. Larry Carter at 940-898-3801 or lcarter@twu.edu.
For more information about each group, please go to www.twu.edu/counseling/for-students/group-therapy/
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Briefs CARE
Twisted Bodies
What: Commuter Break When: Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Where: MCL Lobby Why: A break for commuters with games, snacks and prizes while you get information about events happening around campus.
What:Yoga Wednesday When:Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Where: Golden Triangle Mall Why: Start your day with namaste, be sure to bring a yoga mat.
Friday Daytime Jazz: Jazz Combos
TWU Volleyball vs Angelo State
When: Friday September 15 at 12 p.m. Where: The Syndicate (UNT campus).
When: Saturday, Sept.16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Where: Pioneer Hall Cost: Free for students, staff and faculty, $3 for seniors/ children $5 for adults.
TWU Soccer vs Southern Nazarene When: Thursday, Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Denton campus, soccer field Cost: Free for students, faculty and staff. $3 for seniors/ youth $5 for adults.
A Creative Art STUDIO What: Upcycled Journal Workshop When: Thursday, Sept.14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: A Creative Art STUDIO Cost: $20
Office of Diversity
College Night with DJ Double
What: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick- off: Cafe Con Leche When: Monday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why: Take a break and enjoy Latin Coffee and Mexican Sweet Bread.
When: Tuesday Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. Where: The Abbey Underground Cost: No cover (must be at least 21).
TWU Volleyball Vs Tarleton State When: Friday Sept. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Pioneer Hall Cost: Free for students, faculty and staff, $3 for seniors/ children $5 for adults.
Office of Diversity What: Pachange When: Wednesday Sept. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: The Underground (student union) Why: To enjoy Latin style dishes, a DJ and the opportunity to make your own pinata.
Brunch in the Bishop Arts District Dallas | Restaurants
By MORGAN VILLAVASO
Some of the best brunch in Dallas can be found about ten minutes south of the TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences. Head down to the Bishop Arts District and feast for $15 or less at the following restaurants. Tillman’s Roadhouse Though Tillman’s Roadhouse is tucked into the heart of Bishop Arts, I was a bit hesitant to try it out. Reason simply being – its name inspires thoughts of those chain restaurants that encourage patrons to throw peanuts on the floor. As it turns out, Tillman’s atmosphere is the polar opposite. Its environment can best be described as the perfect blend of classy and cozy, complete with tasteful chandeliers and pillowed seating. While all of the brunch entrees are fantastic, Tillman’s
Tableside S’mores are what really needs to be discussed. Their homemade marshmallows are absolutely unbeatable, and customers can make their own S’mores right on the tabletop.
Whisk Crêpes Café Whisk Crepes Café is 100 percent French from its menu to its bistro sets. Located at Sylvan Thirty, this modern little café is owned by Paris native Julien Eelsen. The menu is split between savory, breakfast-style crêpes and sweet dessert crêpes. Patrons may choose from the owner’s creations or craft their own crêpes, choosing from ingredients such as cookie spread, Nutella, fresh fruit, nuts, homemade whipped crème and more. Crêpes aside, one of the lesser known highlights of the restaurant is its coffee. Whisk’s lattes are hip-coffee-shop quality, but for the price of only $3 as compared to the usual $6. While
Whisk can get overcrowded at rush hours, it provides a rather intimate environment after the crowd dies down. Smoke Smoke is the neighboring restaurant to the boutique Belmont Hotel, which was built in the 1940s. Walking into the restaurant feels more like walking into a log cabin, complimented by old family portraits on every wall and the smell of barbeque. Speaking of which, I would highly recommend the Pulled Whole Hog BBQ Eggs Benedict. If you are looking for something a little sweeter, the Heavy Handed Blueberry & House Made Ricotta Cheese Pancakes served with Vanilla Poached Apricots and Cream ties for first place. After brunch, I would also recommend going for a stroll around the grounds of the Belmont. Hint: its pool deck boasts one of the very best views of the city.
Remembering 9/11
Every year, the Student Veterans Association honors those who lost their lives in the tragic attacks of 9/11/2001.
Each flag represents each life lost, which totals 2,995. Sierra Taylor / The Lasso
ADVERTISEMENT AN OPEN CHALLENGE, Go Beyond the Golden Rule The poet Robert Burns wrote, “O wad some Power the giftie gie us to see oursels as ithers see us,” but I believe there is a greater power. It is a greater power to be able to see others as they see themselves. You may aspire to follow the Golden Rule and “do unto others what you would have them do unto you.” It is a worthy goal, but one that assumes what is best for you will also be best for others. May I suggest another approach? When I was fortunate to be a Judge and preside over probate cases, I had to remind myself that the applicants probating the estates of their loved ones needed far more understanding in court than an attorney like me who expected only professionalism from the Judge. They needed to know that the Judge cared about them and understood that their case was for them all about the beloved person they had lost. It would not have been enough for me to be merely professional to those grieving widows and surviving children. I needed to consider the pain of their loss in order to treat them as they deserved to be treated. Consider - as a young person observing elderly people walking and talking with difficulty, whether you should not see beyond their present appearance. They were GIANTS once, who fought wars, raised families, and made our world possible. They may be lesser giants now encumbered by age and infirmity, but with their present limitations they need assistance provided with all the dignity of the stature they have earned. Remember, we all stand on their shoulders.
Consider - when you are a person with full mobility and see a person in a wheelchair, you should think about a world of impassable curbs, unclimbable steps, and rainy days that leave a person in a wheelchair soaked before being able to get out of the car and go inside. If you can consider all of those things, then it is not hard to understand why ramps and handicap parking places near front doors are so important. Consider - when you are stopped at a red light next to a turn lane, the person in the car behind you may need to turn but cannot because of you. Your trip may be unhurried, but that person behind you may be late for something important. If you pull forward only a few feet, you may allow that person to get into the turning lane and not need to wait with you for the light to change. In moving only a few feet, you made the day easier for someone else. Consider it; you made life better with just one small effort to be considerate. Consider in sum - that if you walk in the shoes of others, you will see the world as they see it and feel the burdens that they must carry. Consideration is a skill that does not require brilliance or talent, but it requires effort. I hope that you take the challenge to go beyond the Golden Rule, for a life lived without considering others - is a life less lived. Live more than for yourself and you will make the world a better place. And so I believe, Jerry D. Parr
If someone has not gone beyond the Golden Rule in dealing with you and you need legal advice, please remember that it is free to TWU students. You can use the Legal Services link on the Student Life Homepage to find out more.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle | Coffee
Jupiter House
STAFF
By KRISTA SIMPSON
PIC KS
Q: What is your pet peeve?
JOHNNA HEADLEY
LIBBY GIBSON
JENNA GIBSON
KRISTA SIMPSON
TIERNAN SHAW
My biggest pet peeve is being ignored/people ignoring others. It is disrespectful and hurtful. Ignoring someone indicates the ignorer does not find the individual worthy of acknowledging or responding to. No matter how annoyed someone might make you feel, maybe they drank all the coffee and did not make more, maybe you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed and are feeling irritable, regardless ignoring others is inconsiderate and unnecessary.
One of my biggest pet peeves is scream sneezing. Everyone knows a scream sneezer. You are sitting in class and hear an earth shattering “achoo!” and jump in your seat a little, too shocked to say “bless you.” I know we should not judge scream sneezers, as they cannot help the way they sneeze. Nevertheless, it continues to be a pet peeve of mine. So, stifle that sneeze--at least around me. No “bless you” for you.
I am generally a very laid-back person who just goes with the flow. Not much can truly bother me, but there is one thing that I absolutely cannot stand- the sound of a fork being scraped against teeth. It happens every day. Inevitably, someone will be eating and will scrape their fork against the top of their teeth as they eat. The sound grates on my ears and causes me to cringe in pain every single time.
This is going to sound like a ridiculous complaint, but I hate it when I get papers back with no mark-ups. Do not get me wrong, I am thankful for and appreciate the “A,” but I view every paper as an opportunity to grow that particular skill. Getting no feedback at all just makes the whole endeavor feel pointless. It is impossible not to repeat the same mistakes if they do not get pointed out to you when you make them.
TIMOTHY BARBER
ALEJANDRO GARCIA
LACEY CUTBURTH
SIERRA TAYLOR
My Pet Peeve isn’t unique — one everyone complains about. However, I feel like everyday that I drive to school, to a friends, or out to a family event, I’m forced to honk at the person ahead of me who is on their phone and doesn’t realize the turning light is green. Just the other day, I honked and the light went red, letting them make their turn, but I had to wait another round. I get it, cellphones satisfy a need, nearly instantly, but please, wait till your at home or parked.
The first thing that comes to my mind when thinking about my pet peeve is when people refuse to help somebody even if it is within their power to do so; to clarify, my pet peeve is when people are greedy. From the smallest example of greed, to the greed that has corrupted our country and made a hypocrisy of our democracy. Greed makes us less human, greed is responsible for many of our problems and greed is my pet peeve.
One of my major pet peeves is when you are at lunch or dinner with someone, even if they are just a friend, and they are constantly on their phone. Growing up, I was never allowed to have my phone at the table when eating with family or friends, and this definitely stuck with me into my adult years. I hate trying to have a meal with someone and talking around them being on their phone. I like to make eye contact so I know they are listening.
My biggest pet-peeve is when people shake their polaroid or instant film while it is exposing. Despite what the hiphop artist, Outkast, tells you, do not shake your polaroid pictures. Doing this could actually damage the photo and harm the developing process. The practice of shaking your instant film after it comes out of the camera has been happening for years, but I want to stop it. This weird peeve comes from being a control freak and a photographer.
So, I just got a brand new Smart TV and apparently technology STILL can’t get voice to match the video correctly. The discrepancy can very slight and I will still pick up on it, and I will spend the rest of the movie or episode focusing on how irritating it is rather than, say enjoying “Grey’s Anatomy.”
JENNIE POSADAS One of my pet peeves is when people change seats in lectures. I don’t care if you were late the first day and got a mediocre seat. Get your life together.
Coffee is a necessity for my survival, so it is essential that I have a go to place for my caffeinated nutrients. There are a million different coffee shops in Denton- all of them with a distinct and unique vibe. It is hard to find a coffee shop that simultaneously fulfills my coffee needs (I need good coffee to keep me going) and gives me a feeling of belonging, even in a town that offers a seemingly endless supply of coffee shops. In order to truly love a coffee house, it has to feel like a home to me, like a place that I could assuredly say is a place of comfort and sincerity. After a tiring search, I dropped my bags (okay, my laptop bag) in the snug little coffee shop by the name of Jupiter House. Jupiter House is definitely the coolest coffee shop that I have ever had the privilege of stepping foot in. Even its name exudes an extraterrestrial kind of awesomeness. As soon as I walked into Jupiter House, I was heartily greeted by the baristas behind the counter. While the sensational aroma of hot coffee beckoned me, I was able to clear my head enough of the caffeine induced fog to admire the hipster atmosphere. Everything screamed hipsterthe lighting, the furniture, the art hanging from the brick walls, even the baristas smiling at me with mugs in hand. To top it all off, “Be kind to the hipsters: they’re doing the best they can” was painted on the wall by the baristas. I instantly fell in love. Not only does Jupiter House have an out of this world atmosphere, but it has otherworldly coffee as well. I ordered the Jupiter House equivalent of a white chocolate mocha and immediately floated off into some other galaxy from the magnificent taste. The combination of a fantastic coffee and a lovely atmosphere made for an interstellar coffee shop.
Lifestyle | Book Review
SCIENCE FICTION SERIES YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS OUT ON By TIMOTHY BARBER What if there was not just one Earth? What if there was not just a hundred earths? What if there was an infinite amount of versions of Earth, and suddenly, you could explore them all? What would you see? What would the social atmosphere of politics and policies be like if people did not have to live under the original umbrella of a over-governed Earth? The Long Earth series by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter attempts to answer all these questions in an amazing multiverse depiction. Joshua, a natural “born” stepper who does not feel the side effects of stepping (which is stomach-heaving nausea), is taken on an adventure by Lobsang,
a used-to-be mechanic who becomes the world’s first artificially intelligent to be declared a human. Onboard a helium filled airship called the “Mark Twain,” Lobsang and Joshua venture out into the Long Earths to discover the mysteries behind the phenomenon of multiverses. Their first major discovery is the finding of a nearly sapient humanoid called “trolls.” Creatures with limited intelligence, they have something called a “long call,” which allows them to share information via singing across the Long Earth. Lobsang, fascinated by these creatures, devotes himself to understanding their mode of communication. During a ground exploring of one unique Earth, Joshua bumps into a woman explorer
named Sally. Sally, like Joshua, has ventured farther than anyone else in the Long Earths. She knows secrets Joshua and Lobsang do not. Her father was the inventor of the stepping box. With the help of her knowledge of the intricacies of the Long Earth, Sally introduces these two explorers to a place called “Happy Landings” — A unique utopia that blends both the Trolls and Humans in a living society. In Happy Landings, Joshua and Lobsang learn that something is amiss in the Long Earths. The trolls seem nervous, even in Happy Landings. Some are migrating away from the west Long Earths, appearing in settlements closer to Datum, Earth, the original home of humans before “Step-Day” —
the day that humans began to set out across the Long Earths. From Happy Landings, Joshua, Sally, and Lobsang, all aboard the “Mark Twain” together, set out on a quest to figure out what has the trolls so nervous. Their adventure will take these three characters into imaginative Earths that stretch the minds of readers. They’ll encounters earth’s without land mass, planets filled with giant swarms of locust called “Jokers,” and discover evidence of true intelligent life. What has the Trolls scared? What could be so powerful and scary that they would flee thousands and millions of copies of Earths to get away from? To find out, you’ll need to pick up the first book of a five
purchased in various formats either through an online distributor or any local bookseller. Go and pick one up today. You just may find you have left all your problems behind as you explore the infinite Long Earths.
book series. There’s nothing worse to a book than a spoiler. The Long Earth series can be
You can purchase The Long Earth series on Amazon or Barnes and Noble for less than $10 per book.
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Sports
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 twulasso.com
Sports | Outdoor challenge
Getting out and active
Outdoor Nation is a great way to get active and help TWU win the title of National Outdoor Champion. This year will mark the third year of TWU participating against 100 other schools from around the U.S. Starting Sept. 18 and continuing through Oct. 15 students, faculty, staff and the TWU community can help log activity to help us get the title. To register under TWU, first download the Outdoor Nation App and choose the Texas Woman’s University team. Once you have the app on either the Apple or Google Play Store, get active. Log all of you activities done in the app and try to compete against friends or other students across the nation through the app. By logging your activity you can win fun outdoor prizes, many companies like The North Face, Eno, Hydro Flask, Fitbit, and more are participating in giving away prizes. Outdoor Nation was created to help students live a more active lifestyle in a more fun way besides just working out in a gym. As students we tend to put off working out because we live such a busy life. Students are always running from class to work fIn order to not be broke and then back home to study.
Through this app you can easily log any activity performed, even walking from class to class can be logged and put towards winning the title. If you like to hunt or fish, you can log those times by snapping a picture and uploading it to the app. Biking, climbing (indoor or outdoor), camping and even hammocking are just a few of the activities you can log into the Outdoor Nation app for points. Be sure to have a picture of you actually doing whatever activity you are logging that way you get full credit. If you are willing to do a little extra walking or some fun activities outside, be sure to sign up for Outdoor Nation and help TWU reach our goal of becoming the National Outdoor Champion for the first time. Richard Louv brought light to the idea that children were becoming disconnected with nature in 2005 by publishing Last Child in the Woods. Many people took notice to this and started events to get children out into nature. Outdoor Nation was created for millennials, so in 2010 the first Outdoor Nation Summit was held in Central Park of New York. 500 participants ranging in ages from 18 to 28 attended from all 50 states according to Outdoor Nation. This was the start of the movement to get children out of the house and into nature.
SOCCER
TWU Soccer played Dallas Baptist on Sept. 8 (L) and Colorado State - Pueblo on Sept. 10 (W)
Texas Woman’s vs. Dallas Baptist
Sports | Volleyball Update
Pioneers’ plan to pummel competition By LIBBY GIBSON The Pioneer volleyball team is beginning the fall semester determined and well equipped. Head volleyball coach Jeff Huebner is starting the season with specific goals in mind. One of his top goals is to qualify for regionals and championships, “We are working every day to qualify for NCAA Regionals, LSC Conference Championships all while maintaining our reputation for being terrific in the classroom.” Huebner also emphasizes that improving the culture is an important goal this season noting, “This year we are looking to build a culture of excellence which is a daily commitment to character growth and sacrifice for our program.” Not only does Huebner have goals in place, but he believes returning and new players will give the team an added edge, noting “Katy Ranes, Briley Cole-Lewis and Haley Collins are our top returning players, all who are captains this year and will look to contribute for us throughout the year at a high level.” He also mentions two new recruits who stood out during the pre-season tournament, “We have 2 newcomers who really stood out this pre-season tournament: Miri
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Shade and Veronika Webb. Miri has played terrific throughout this preseason and has an opportunity to be a top tier player in the LSC. Veronika saw some of her first action last weekend against Regis and played very well, hitting .200 and was a great attitude on the court.” The Pioneers ended the Lady Chap Classic by winning two of a five set match against Colorado Mesa, and ended the tournament with a four set win against Colorado Christian according to TWU Athletics. Despite not winning the tournament overall TWU Athletics notes, “During the match against Colorado Mesa, Senior middle blocker and outside hitter Hailey Collins recorded a career and game-high of 11 blocks, Senior outside hitter Kerstin Jenkins tallied her second double-
double of the season with 13 kills and a season-high 18 digs, and Sophomore defensive specialist Bailey French had a career and game-high 29 digs in a five-set loss to the Mavericks.” According to TWU Athletics, although the Pioneers did not close the tournament with consistent wins, Huebner is proud of his team and the way they played, he said “There was so many good things about the way we played even though it wasn’t our best execution night. I’m proud of the way we battled. I think we are putting ourselves in a good position to be successful long term.” Make sure to come out and support the Pioneers as they take on Tarleton State on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. and Angelo State on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.
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