Aston to coach barefoot in conference game
[caption id="attachment_61509" align="aligncenter" width="585" caption="Photo By Tyler Cleveland / Visuals Editor - Head Coach Karen Aston yells from the sidelines during the 50-44 loss to Denver Saturday in the Super Pit. In her first season at North Texas, Aston earned her career win No. 98 on Wednesday with a 66-45 victory over the Ragin’ Cajuns in Lafayette, Louisiana. She has guided North Texas to the biggest turnaround in the NCAA this season."][/caption] Zach Claussen / Staff Writer - UNT women’s basketball head coach Karen Aston will feel more at home than usual this Saturday, as the Mean Green take on the Arkansas State ...
Student acts as Kerr Hall’s resident doorman
Ashley Grant / Intern It’s become a familiar sight for residents of UNT’s largest residence hall: the stoic young man with the black zip-up hoodie and glasses, backpack at his feet, door at his back. He doesn’t say much, lending an air of mystery to the quiet, polite student who sometimes spends hours at a time holding open the front entrance to Kerr Hall. Many students don’t know why Sola Akinola, the 18-year-old pre-music freshman and Kerr resident, has taken it upon himself to be the dorm’s resident doorman. Akinola said he doesn’t really know either. [caption id="attachment_61439" align="aligncenter" width="585" caption="Photo By Colin Dobkins / ...
Citizens Police Academy offers up-close look at Denton PD
By Ann Smajstrla/Senior Staff Writer - Denton residents have a chance to get an up-close look at the city's law enforcement by participating in the Citizens Police Academy (CPA), a course designed to open communication between citizens and the police. Citizens Police Academies are common at police departments around the U.S., especially in larger cities, criminal justice lecturer Dr. Kris Kawucha said. The origins of Citizens Police Academies can be traced back to the 1960s, when relationships between law enforcement and citizens were becoming exceedingly strained because of the civil rights movement and other events of the time. “Citizens academies were a way ...
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Citizens Police Academy offers up-close look at Denton PD
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UNT looks for payback against Arkansas State
Brett Medeiros / Senior Staff Writer - With a newly retooled lineup, the Mean Green (12-9, 5-3) looks for redemption as it welcome Arkansas State (9-12,... UNT tries to build on strong individual startsJosh Friemel / Intern - After a strong performance in Oklahoma last weekend at the J.D. Martin Invitational, the Mean Green track and field team tries... UNT hosts double header in first home matchesTyler Owens / Staff Writer - After playing its first two matches on the road, UNT (1-1) will host matches against Stephen F. Austin (2-2) and Oral Roberts... 
Aston to coach barefoot in conference game
Photo By Tyler Cleveland / Visuals Editor - Head Coach Karen Aston yells from the sidelines during the 50-44 loss to Denver Saturday in the Super Pit.... Nelson leads UNT to win over ULLZach Claussen / Staff Writer - Sophomore guard Desiree Nelson tied her career-high with 16 points, and head coach Karen Aston earned her 98th career win... Read More Articles From This Section... |
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Student acts as Kerr Hall’s resident doorman
Ashley Grant / Intern It’s become a familiar sight for residents of UNT’s largest residence hall: the stoic young man with the black zip-up hoodie... UNT steel bands bring the noiseHolly Harvey / Senior Staff Writer Some bands just play their music. UNT Steel Bands play percussion instruments constructed out of 55-gallon oil drums... Holocaust survivor and acclaimed director Jack Garfein to visit UNTBrittni Barnett / Senior Staff Writer Acclaimed director Jack Garfein, who survived the Auschwitz concentration camp before beginning a long career in... Music students, faculty discuss upcoming eventsLaMecia Baines UNT’s College of Music is offering a variety of performances for students this semester, including guest recitals, master classes, piano... Read More Articles From This Section... |
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Denton lives up to its sustainable reputation
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A Simple Guide to Going GreenBy Michaela Deen/Intern With the busy schedule of trying to balance school, work and a social life, “going green” may be the last thing many think about. However, these 10 easy tips can benefit everyone and the environment. 1. Walk or bike instead of driving. Make use of... [Keep Reading...]
DIY: Homemade All-purpose CleanerBy Emily Peek/Intern Instead of grazing the shelves at the grocery store for cleaning supplies, where there is a different bottle for each surface, take steps toward making your own. Cleaning supplies can get expensive, and don’t seem to last long. They can also be harmful... [Keep Reading...]
Querencia rebuilds bikes for public transportationBy Kaylin Durmick/Intern Last year, Denton residents Chris Flesher and Jessica Menth spent three weeks taking bikes apart at a Querencia event. Volunteers who attended salvaged thousands of tire spokes, ball bearings and other spare parts, which were recycled and freely given... [Keep Reading...]
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First Aid Kit’s sophomore album influenced by Americana soundBy Christina Mlynski/SCENE Editor OPINION The cliché that says, “looks can be deceiving” thoroughly applies when it comes to First Aid Kit. Johanna and Klara Soderberg may be Sweden-bred, but their soul is American raised. The two sisters have taken indie-folk music to whole... [Keep Reading...]
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