The death of George Floyd has sparked more demonstrations within the Black Lives Matter Movement. Texas, along with the rest of the world, took to the streets to protest police brutality since his death. As peaceful protests continue, those in attendance observe social distancing, wearing masks and provided aid for those in need, as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Texas. Protesters also run the risk of being identified and
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The North Texas Daily documented different places around Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic as shelter-in-place orders are in effect. As of 8 p.m. March 31, Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Travis and Bexar are the top five counties with the most COVID-19 cases, with Denton County among the top ten. As many counties around Texas extend their shelter-in-place orders, popular tourist locations and usually-busy streets are empty for the time being. Illustration
Students filled the UNT Library Mall in protest of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency on Oct. 9. The protest was held by the UNT College Democrats and the UNT Immigration Working Group in order to show their disapproval for ICE’s “brutality against undocumented families and anyone they think looks like an undocumented person,” according to a UNT Democrats tweet.
Art and Pride found a home together on full-color zine pages and in the air of a packed venue during this year’s new collaboration between Spiderweb Salon and PRIDENTON. In the spirit of community, the two organizations came together to allow artists to express themselves and give Denton the opportunity to support LGBTQ art in celebration of Pride. Spiderweb Salon, having just celebrated their seventh birthday, is a long-standing foundation
This past weekend, the 39th annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival celebrated music and community at Quakertown Park. The festival has played host to thousands of music lovers across Texas, complete with food trucks, art vendors and enough jazz to last you until the next one. Take a look into the three-day event packed with live performances from Denton's best. Images by: Will Baldwin.
Featured Image: From page 358 of the 1952 edition of The Yucca, members of the Mu Phi Epsilon National Music Honorary are pictured in blackface. Volume 45 of the Yucca.
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame took the stage at the sold-out Union Ballroom Friday night for a crowd of students. Flocka was headlining the fifth annual North by North Texas music festival organized by UNT’s University Program Council. Images by: Will Baldwin.
Festivalgoers and artists from around the world make the trek to Austin to celebrate art, music, tech, film and more during the city’s annual South by Southwest festival. From Denton’s Sad Cops to bop princess Lizzo, here are the 2019 highlights.
UNT students gathered at the Library Mall this afternoon after word spread that a small group of demonstrators appeared wielding signs that read “BLM are racist thugs,” “Every Real Muslim is a Jihadist” and “”Got Aids Yet?” on them. The group of demonstrators originally declined to identify with any organization or larger group, but have been identified as part of the Nation Street Preachers Conference which is currently taking place
