2008 Woodie Awards
Although NT is a diverse campus, it may be difficult for some minority organizations to dispel myths and stereotypes about their cultures and lifestyles. Members of NT's Hillel can testify. "I've been asked if I celebrate Thanksgiving," said journalism junior Robyn Siegel, the Jewish student organization's secretary. (0) comments
The students behind the NT Fine Arts Series work to bring artists and stars to campus. Morgan Spurlock of "Supersize Me" fame spoke and signed books in the Silver Eagle Suite Nov 15. (0) comments
Students not joining the traffic jams on Interstate 35 to go home for Thanksgiving still have an opportunity to eat turkey. The Village Church on Oak Street is serving up its 22nd-annual Thanksgiving Day dinner for anyone not leaving Denton this holiday. Grace Temple Baptist Church, the church that was there before The Village moved in, originally created the dinner for college students left to their dormitories during the holiday 22 years ago. (0) comments
Rock, step and cha cha cha were the first of many steps dancers learned before mastering the cha-cha last night in the University Union's Silver Eagle Suite. The University Program Council brought students together for the Latin Dance Series to learn the techniques of Latin dance. (0) comments
The NT Success for Life through Reading program is in need of children's books for the Thanksgiving holiday. The families that receive these books are low-income families who receive subsidies to attend school. During this time of year, generally the program's book inventory runs low. (0) comments
With a declining economy, home foreclosures can be seen throughout most large cities in America. As the homeless population grows, one NT class is working to make a difference. The class, Social Work 4810.004, has devoted its curriculum to working with a local Dallas homeless shelter, the Austin Street Centre. (0) comments
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.N. goodwill ambassador Nicole Kidman announced Tuesday that millions of people have joined a campaign to fight violence against women, saying the issue must remain a global priority. The Australian star became a goodwill ambassador two years ago for the U. (0) comments
LONDON (AP) - Eleanor Rigby: fact or fiction? That question, which has bedeviled Beatles' fans for decades, may be answered in part by a 1911 hospital payroll sheet to be auctioned in London on Thursday. The document, sent by Paul McCartney in 1990 to the director of a music charity who had asked for funding, contains the signature of a scullery maid named "E. (0) comments
With fresh eyes taking charge of the dean of students office, a new motto inspires the department's faculty to take charge and aid the students in any way possible. The mantra, "an empowered staff means empowered students," was created by interim Dean of Students Mona Hicks, who has worked in the office since Sept. (0) comments
