From painting to drawing, 22-year-old Casie Cheek has always been an arts-driven person. However, pottery and ceramic work are where the artist found her true passion. “When I was between 17 and 18, I decided that this is something that I’d like to do hardcore,” Cheek said. “I have come [to ceramics class] every single week since I was 15.” Cheek began selling her ceramics to friends and family. She
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Creative writing and media arts senior Sydney McClellon said her earliest memory is of her writing. The 22-year-old recalls being in middle school and penning stories in journals she would get at Barnes and Noble. She said her mom says she has been writing since she was even younger. “It’s pretty much just been something I’ve been doing all my life,” McClellon said. “I’ve been doing it naturally as early
The North Texas Daily visuals team worked throughout June to capture how North Texas celebrates Pride Month. They photographed Dallas Pride, Every Witch Way Denton’s Over the Rainbow Market, Pridenton’s A Night OUT on the Square and pride flags at the abortion rights rally. Featured Image: The Progress Pride flag flies in front of the Denton Courthouse at Pridenton on June 17, 2022. Photo by Matt Iaia
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Denton City Council building on Tuesday at a rally in support of council member Alison Maguire’s Reproductive Decisions resolution. The resolution, which passed in a 4-3 vote, aims to deprioritize the “use of city resources for investigation or enforcement of laws related to reproductive healthcare.” The resolution was originally brought before the council during a work session on June 7 by Maguire. Texas College
The North Texas Daily visuals team is working to encapsulate the Denton summer spirit. This week, they photographed Twilight Tunes and the Denton Community Market. A free concert reoccurring every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Twilight Tunes combines music and camaraderie at the Denton Square each week. The Denton Community Market is a staple of the local community – bringing together friends, family, food and music since 2009.
It was a Saturday afternoon of handmade signs and shouting as protestors gathered on the Denton square’s courthouse lawn to denounce or defend the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade. While the protest was only announced a few days earlier, it was sparked by leaked documents published by POLITICO that showed an initial majority draft from the U.S. Supreme Court planning to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The
Parked cars line East Sycamore Street around Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios on April 30 as arts and music enthusiasts attend Denton Makers Fest’s first event. The festival took place from noon to 6 p.m., featuring more than 30 vendors. Artists displayed and sold work ranging from hand-made pottery and jewelry to leather goods. Food at the event was provided by The So Good Vegan and Blind Fox food trucks among
Red lights illuminate the stage as the upbeat guitar riffs of Canadian guitarist Redd Volkaert fill the space. Members from across the Denton community gathered around Dan’s Silverleaf take in the Friday night atmosphere and entertainment. The Made in Denton Music Event, a three-day fundraiser for this October’s Denton Arts and Jazz Festival, opened its first night with performances from Volkaert, Minnesota-based singer Mary Cutrufello and local folk-rock artist Levi
As music blares over the speakers, a large group of people donned in colorful eye makeup, bright jewelry, LGBTQ+ flags and patches surround a stage in front of the University Union. On the lawn around them, booths were inhabited by organizations from both on and off-campus, local artists, outreach groups and first aid. People were gathered on the South Lawn for Trans Pride Fest, the combined effort of organizations Don’t
A crowd gathers around the yard of the Denton Civic Center as models strut across the stage dressed in their elaborate creations. The audience cheers as each designer flaunt their new look: a plastic bottle train, a scrap fabric sleeve and a hula hoop-hoop skirt. These sustainable designs made their debut at the 10th Thistle Creative Reuse Runway, just one of several festivities available at the annual Redbud Festival held
