Sara Bagheri defeats Greg Johnson; Hawkins avoids recall
Jynn Schubert and Julia Falcon | Staff Writers Incumbent Greg Johnson lost his spot on the Denton City Council while incumbent Joey Hawkins survived a recall election to keep his seat.
Non-traditional student “Billy” Cunningham to attend state convention as Sanders’ delegate
Jynn Schubert | Staff Writer @JynnWasHere After deciding earlier this semester not to run for Justice of the Peace in Dallas County, UNT student William Cunningham Jr. began serving as a state delegate for Bernie Sanders. Though he identified as being politically independent for most of his life, he was
Dining services make progress on Fuzzy’s alcohol licensing in University Union
Lisa Dreher | Staff Writer @lisa_dreher97 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in the University Union could serve alcoholic beverages beginning fall 2016, dining services department coordinator Suzan Cruz said. Dining services will soon submit its application for a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission food and beverage license, caterer’s permit, mixed beverage license and
Homelessness coalition continues toward community project goal
Alexandria Reeves | Staff Writer @alliereeves23 Denton’s Homelessness Coalition has taken the first steps toward breaking ground on a community-run housing project it plans to build in Denton county. Fifteen of the coalition’s members visited Austin on April 19 to view a similarly designed development there called Community First, which offers
Students outcry after Tracy Murphree’s transgender comments
Adalberto Toledo | Senior Staff Writer @aldot29 Republican candidate for Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree’s recent outburst against transgender individuals using public bathrooms has inspired students to speak out. “If my little girl is in a public women’s restroom and a man, regardless of how he may identify, goes into
Walking path to erase 86 parking spots
Lisa Dreher | Staff Writer @lisa_dreher97 A pedestrian pathway running across campus will displace 86 parking spots in front of Clark Hall, but students said removing these spaces in front of Clark Hall limits their options on an already crowded campus. The Central Pedestrian Path will cut diagonally through the
Seven reports of sexual assault so far in 2016
Tiffany Ditto | Staff Writer @TiffanyDitto There have been seven reported sexual assaults this semester, according to the university’s crime log. If this trend continues, the number of reported assaults on campus will surpass the 12 sexual assaults reported by the university last year. University officials said the rise in
Following months of debate, city officials in Dallas close ‘tent city’
Dalton LaFerney | News Editor @daltonlaferney There used to be a neighborhood here, but now nobody is allowed in or out. There were no back porches to light a fire. No doorbells for dogs to bark at. Green yards were not trimmed to perfection. No picketed fences or flower gardens.
After 19 years, Rubber Gloves will shut its doors
Matt Payne | Features Editor @MattePaper Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios said in a Facebook post Wednesday that it will close June 5 after 19 years of providing a concert venue for hundreds of artists. The announcement comes five months after Hailey’s Club shut its doors. Rubber Gloves has not made an official statement on
Your bus route may have changed
Tiffany Ditto | Staff Writer @TiffanyDitto Some campus bus routes have changed because of the construction on the North Texas Boulevard bridge, officials said. The Sam Bass and Centre Place East and West routes will stop at the south side of the Highland Street Garage on Maple Street. These routes normally stop
New president helps honor society get back on its feet
Alexandria Reeves | Staff Writer @alliereeves23 Twice a month in Willis Library, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars spends its meetings making plans to reestablish itself after nearly losing its foothold on campus. The local chapter at UNT was a notable organization in previous years. It earned “Silver STAR Status”
Bagheri struggles to clear the air after spread of false information
Jynn Schubert | Staff Writer @JynnWasHere Council member Kevin Roden started a slew of accusations that candidate Sara Bagheri received money from a tea party political action committee, but Bagheri’s campaign finance reports show she has not taken any money from the PAC. Bagheri was endorsed by the group Empower
Students unaware but supportive of environmental service fee
Linda Kessler | Copy Editor @LindaKessler Matt Payne | Features Editor @MattePaper At the start of each semester, students pay an environmental service fee of $5 toward the We Mean Green Fund Committee, a student-led group that utilizes the money to fund their projects. While most students support the initiative,
Parking department readies campus for more students
Alejandro Medellin | Staff Writer @skiny_fats With two weeks under his belt, associate vice president for information sciences Allen Clark recently discussed the future of the Parking and Transportation Department, which he is leading into more tech-friendly waters. On April 1, the UNT Police Department and Parking and Transportation split
Hale, Cole win SGA after violation hearings
Lisa Dreher | Staff Writer @lisa_dreher97 The results are in. Political science junior Grant Hale will be the undergraduate student body president and integrative studies sophomore Barrett Cole will serve as vice president for the next school year. Hale, SGA’s current chief of staff, won 1,712 votes, and his opponents,
Many students not worried about SGA’s Greek problem
Lisa Dreher | Staff Writer @lisa_dreher97 During the undergraduate student body presidential race, some students and Student Government Association senators expressed worry that fraternity and sorority members too often dominate student government. Previous administrations show a pattern in Greek members overseeing the student body. 10 presidents and 10 vice presidents
Campaign flier raises eyebrows, locals get heated before election
Tiffany Ditto | Staff Writer @TiffanyDitto It wouldn’t be an election without drama, and a recent campaign mailer caused tempers to flare. The local controversy includes wrongful hugging, hate mail and accusations against people running for Denton City Council. Citizens for Local Governance, a political action committee, sent a mailer
Section of Highland Street to close for project
Jynn Schubert | Staff Writer @JynnWasHere The section of Highland Street running from Avenue A to Avenue C will be closed May 2-6 while crews install a sculpture on the new University Union South Lawn, the university said. The sculpture was started by UNT alumnus Jesús Moroles who died over
Police searching for info from April 15 sexual assault
Jynn Schubert | Staff Writer @JynnWasHere Denton police are looking for information surrounding a sexual assault that occurred at the Ridge Apartments on April 15. According to the Jeanne Clery Act, universities are required to send out a timely notice after a sexual assault if it falls within a certain
Graduate students’ guide to campus government elections
Alexandria Reeves | Staff Writer @alliereeves23 For graduate students interested in electing student government leaders, let this be your guide. The election will close with a barbeque from 3 to 6 p.m Wednesday at the Food Pavilion near Sage Hall. Students will be able to vote on site and receive a
Katie Koestner talks to UNT students about sexual assault awareness
Alexandria Reeves | Staff Writer @alliereeves23 A small lecture hall provided a space for an intimate discussion with Katie Koestner, a victim of sexual assault turned prevention advocate who spoke without microphone to tell her decades-long battle to end sexual violence. Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine, was
Glance at weekend Denton City Council forum
Julia Falcon | Staff Writer @falconjulia22 Over the weekend, candidates running for Denton City Council debated at a forum hosted by the Denton County NAACP and LULAC. The candidates discussed diversity on city council, homelessness in Denton, education and safety, and gas plants. Here’s a brief recap of what happened. Moderator Sheryl
Hale, Cole win SGA runoff election
Lisa Dreher | Staff Writer @lisa_dreher97 Political science junior Grant Hale will be the undergraduate student body president and integrative studies sophomore Barrett Cole will be the vice president, the Student Government Association reported Saturday. Hale, SGA’s current chief of staff, won 1,712 votes, and his opponents, SGA College of Arts
At UNT, Katie Koestner speaks about sexual violence on campus
Alexandria Reeves | Staff Writer @alliereeves23 A small lecture hall provided a space for an intimate discussion with Katie Koestner, a victim of sexual assault turned prevention advocate who spoke without microphone to tell her decades-long battle to end sexual violence. Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine, was credited
Suspected campaign violations delay SGA election results
Lisa Dreher | Staff Writer @lisa_dreher Runoff election results to determine the undergraduate president and vice president have been suspended because of possible campaign violations, according to a tweet from Student Government Association. SGA’s election board said hearings of questionable campaigning by candidates will delay results, a statement said. SGA’s Twitter
