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![Discovery Park students express concern about cigarette butt litter Discovery Park students express concern about cigarette butt litter](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Miranda-Thomas-Discovery-Cigarettes-330x200_c.png)
An increasing amount of cigarette butt litter at Discovery Park has concerned students, who also find UNT’s current no-smoking policy problematic. The policy was originally established when the Cancer Prevention
![We Mean Green Fund hosts workshops for environmental improvement project proposals We Mean Green Fund hosts workshops for environmental improvement project proposals](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49056143698_41fd52333e_o-330x200_c.jpg)
The We Mean Green Fund committee provided information for students and staff to make campus greener during its Oct. 28 Environmental Think Thank Workshop. During the workshop, committee members Delany
![Texas aims to reform hazing with Senate Bill 38 Texas aims to reform hazing with Senate Bill 38](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Olivia-Varnell-hazing-bill-copy-330x200_c.png)
Starting next semester, Texas post-secondary education institutions will have to handle hazing crimes in a new way. Due to Texas Senate Bill 38, which went into effect on Sept. 1,
![Smatresk rules out required diversity training at Faculty Senate meeting Smatresk rules out required diversity training at Faculty Senate meeting](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49080522552_9341b0b9d3_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
UNT faculty and staff could remain exempt from mandatory diversity and inclusion training in response to former UNT System employee Caitlin Sewell’s use of a racial slur at a public
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The publication of five demands for UNT by the UNT Student Government Association, Black Student Union and NAACP about increasing inclusivity on campus has prompted other student organizations to come
![SGA President Yolian Ogbu speaks to Board of Regents Friday, calling for campus climate reforms SGA President Yolian Ogbu speaks to Board of Regents Friday, calling for campus climate reforms](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49070683727_bfd8e11329_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
UNT SGA President Yolian Ogbu called for major campus climate reforms and new diversity and inclusion programs in her speech before the UNT System board of regents at their Friday
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As a result of the racially offensive incident that occurred at the “When Hate Comes to Campus” event last week, UNT’s Student Government Association produced a list of demands that they will
![Dining Services investing in new dishwashers due to broken dishwashers over the years Dining Services investing in new dishwashers due to broken dishwashers over the years](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/48958386188_542e4b2beb_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
With the campus cafeterias’ dishwashers breaking throughout the years, dining services is investing in new dishwashers that will use less chemicals and have controls that are variable depending on the
![UNT SGA holds silent sit-in protest during Board of Regents meeting on Thursday UNT SGA holds silent sit-in protest during Board of Regents meeting on Thursday](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49066385496_1bb578d712_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
UNT student leaders from the Black Student Union, the National Association for Advancement of Colored People and the Student Government Association came together and held a silent sit-in at the
![Environmental Protection Agency representative and UNT community garden give presentation on food waste Environmental Protection Agency representative and UNT community garden give presentation on food waste](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/IMG_4596-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
To teach students about the environmental impacts of food waste, an Environmental Protection Agency representative partnered with the UNT community garden to give a presentation this past Friday morning in
![Local female art collective encourages self care through creativity Local female art collective encourages self care through creativity](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49057375013_f9c870ddb4_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
Founded in May, Take Care Collective is a group of local female artists who have embraced art as a way of taking care of themselves. These women sell prints, collages,
![Denton family serves up traditional food and values in new Honduran restaurant Denton family serves up traditional food and values in new Honduran restaurant](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49056262328_edd334bd3c_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
“Wait, there’s a truck outside,” Marta Zelaya said. Marta asked her husband to turn the car around. She was certain the truck was parked at the spot she had seen
![Bailey Turfitt: Denton’s artistic jack of all trades Bailey Turfitt: Denton’s artistic jack of all trades](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49051371878_808af8e26e_o-330x200_c.jpg)
Bailey Turfitt is a creative who can be described as many things: a makeup artist, photographer, costumer, model, painter, sculptor, metalsmith and coordinator. Turfitt said as an artist, she would
![Nigerian Student Organization’s ‘The Tour’ shows honest picture of Nigeria Nigerian Student Organization’s ‘The Tour’ shows honest picture of Nigeria](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49058166502_6c020043a0_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
On Nov. 9, UNT’s Nigerian Student Organization [NSO] held “The Tour,” a showcase about the good and bad of Nigeria. “The Tour” consisted of a presentation of facts, videos, dance,
![‘Nathan the Wise’ remains relevant despite being set during the crusades ‘Nathan the Wise’ remains relevant despite being set during the crusades](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49016237168_444a46a407_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
Inside the University Theater at UNT’s RTFP Building, the stage is set to resemble a small historic town. After actors file in for rehearsal and take the stage, a battle
![UNT alumna featured in upcoming fiber arts installation ‘Intangible’ UNT alumna featured in upcoming fiber arts installation ‘Intangible’](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/48982129548_b583403b8d_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
Imagine an interactive, colorful wonderland of yarn, cloth and other fibers featuring work from a UNT alumna and a cast of all-female fiber artists. This concept will come to life
![Denton resident and business owner finds passion for weaving Denton resident and business owner finds passion for weaving](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/48943910177_c64c2ff1a9_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
While browsing around SCRAP Denton, resident Jeanna Dunlap found an old purse handle to use in her next loom piece. She loves the piece in particular because it contains some
![Texas Veggie Fair encourages conscious living Texas Veggie Fair encourages conscious living](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/IMG_0108-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
On Saturday, Nov. 2, Dallas Vegan hosted the Texas Veggie Fair at the Dallas Farmers Market. In celebrating its 10th year, the event welcomed people from all walks of life
![Denton Pride Foundation holds first annual Halloween Fest Denton Pride Foundation holds first annual Halloween Fest](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49014972307_6dfaaa648c_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
On Oct. 31, the Denton Pride Foundation hosted their annual Denton Halloween Fest, which consisted of a drag show, costume contest, games, dancing, live music, food and more. With this
![Remember Me: Day of the Dead Festival Remember Me: Day of the Dead Festival](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/48966130217_b4c7c8bb01_o-330x200_c.jpg)
At the Day of the Dead Festival, hosted by the Denton Community Market, vendors line the streets with sugar skull masks, Día de los Muertos paintings, face painting stations and
![Recap: North Texas breaks three-game losing streak in win over North Carolina A&M Recap: North Texas breaks three-game losing streak in win over North Carolina A&M](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49093829797_fe93a4509c_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
North Texas (2-3) shifted their three-game losing streak in their home win over North Carolina A&M (1-4). They defeated the Aggies by a score of 80-60 after finishing the game with
![Men’s basketball amping up for Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic Men’s basketball amping up for Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49093576371_2e436d95be_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
On Friday, the Mean green basketball team will travel to Jamaica to take part in the Jersey Mike’s Jamaica Classic in Montego Bay. They are set to take on two
*All stats are as of Nov. 19* Despite the North Texas women’s basketball team starting off the season 1-2, it’s already begun to feel the impact from one of its
![Recap: North Texas prevails over Xavier, tying program record for fewest points allowed Recap: North Texas prevails over Xavier, tying program record for fewest points allowed](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49098009328_46a02336d5_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
After a 68-31 win against Xavier (6-5), the Mean Green (2-2) tied a program record for the fewest points allowed in a game. North Texas established a lead after shooting
![The makings of a defensive end The makings of a defensive end](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Ladarius-Hamilton-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
After a long and memorable career in a Mean Green uniform, senior defensive end LaDarius Hamilton is faced with the last two games of his college career. Four years at
![Recap: Mean Green fall to the Razorbacks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Recap: Mean Green fall to the Razorbacks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/49044917088_33a77dfd91_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
North Texas surrendered three goals in their 3-0 shutout loss to Arkansas in what would be a first-round exit in the 2019-20 NCAA Tournament. The Mean Green captured their third
![2019’s ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ fails at moral ambiguity 2019’s ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ fails at moral ambiguity](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2019-review-2-330x200_c.jpg)
Warning: spoilers ahead. The developers at Infinity Ward had one hell of a promise for this year’s much-hyped reboot of the beloved “Modern Warfare” trilogy: a campaign that would provide
![Unity among women is more important than ever Unity among women is more important than ever](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Olivia_UnifyWomen-330x200_c.png)
There are so many stereotypes about women that have existed for far too long. One of the most common ones is that women are naturally jealous of one another so
![‘Subtitle elitism’ in the anime community is toxic ‘Subtitle elitism’ in the anime community is toxic](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Thomas_Subs-330x200_c.png)
Within the anime community there exists an age-old debate concerning how a viewer watches the show. This debate is known as “subs versus dubs.” “Subs” refers to the English subtitles
![Apple’s new gender-neutral emojis are important for non-binary people Apple’s new gender-neutral emojis are important for non-binary people](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Miranda_Emoji-330x200_c.png)
New gender neutral emojis have been released in Apple’s iOS 13.2 software update on Oct. 28. Apple’s new update has a large focus on creating more inclusivity and representation among
![Songwriters should receive public recognition for their work Songwriters should receive public recognition for their work](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Kylie_SongwritersWP-330x200_c.png)
Songwriters are the genius masterminds behind your favorite songs and without them, most of the hits we hear today, especially those on the radio, would cease to exist. They work
![‘Sesame Street’ properly sheds light on the opioid crisis in a unique way ‘Sesame Street’ properly sheds light on the opioid crisis in a unique way](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Olivia_SesameStreet-330x200_c.png)
“Sesame Street” first aired on Nov. 10, 1969 and has been around for over 50 years now. As we all may know, “Sesame Street” is an educational show that teaches
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Rodney Reed is an innocent man. Yet, he faces execution despite almost overwhelming evidence that proves his innocence. On Nov. 20, Reed is set to be executed for a crime
![The PACT to end animal cruelty is necessary but unfortunately lacking The PACT to end animal cruelty is necessary but unfortunately lacking](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Miranda-Animal-Cruelty-copy-330x200_c.png)
The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (PACT) unanimously passed by the House of Representatives will make certain acts of animal cruelty a federal crime. The Senate passed the bill Nov.
![Twitter’s political ad ban is a step too far in the wrong direction Twitter’s political ad ban is a step too far in the wrong direction](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/Jae_Twitter-330x200_c.png)
On Oct. 30, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced from his account that Twitter will ban all political advertising from its site, justifying that they believe “political messages reach should be earned,
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The 2020 presidential election got a bit more exciting when former Congressman Beto O’ Rourke announced his intentions to run in the presidential election. But almost as quickly as it
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Mercury entering retrograde is notorious for wreaking havoc on our lives via the stars and planets. Mercury will be in retrograde from Oct. 31 to Nov. 20. Take this quiz
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The 2009’s “Zombieland” movie was a sleeper hit, amassing a cult following that has since gone mainstream. I shockingly didn’t check it out until the recent double feature. Now I
![‘The Lighthouse:’ a true masterpiece of madness ‘The Lighthouse:’ a true masterpiece of madness](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/lighthouse.0-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
In 2015, a unique little film broke through the gates of horror mediocrity to deliver quite possibly one of the best psychological horrors of the New Tens: “The VVitch” (yes,
![‘Parasite’ is director Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece ‘Parasite’ is director Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/11/parasite1-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
“They’re nice because they’re rich.” An impoverished and all unemployed family begins taking a peculiar interest in the wealthy Park family until they begin to uncover some very interesting things
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Warning: Spoiler alert! Netflix’s “The King,” directed by David Michôd, portrays the origin story of King Henry V played by renowned Timothée Chalamet. Right off the bat, this is not
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Goatman’s Bridge Most residents of Denton are familiar with the tale of Goatman’s Bridge. But if you aren’t, legend says a group of Klansmen murdered a beloved black goat farmer
![‘El Camino’ is an underwhelming sequel ‘El Camino’ is an underwhelming sequel](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/10/MV5BMjhlOTdlNzktYmRlMS00NTExLWFiYTQtZGNjNzIzZTkxNTc0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODE3MDQ1Njc@._V1_SX1777_CR001777864_AL_-330x200_c.jpg)
Warning: spoilers ahead I had a mixed feeling when the “Breaking Bad” sequel “El Camino” was first announced. I was content with having a fantasy of what happened to Jesse
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Take this quiz to see which easy do it yourself costume you should wear this Halloween! Share your results with us on Twitter (@ntdaily)!
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In 1981, impoverished comedian Arthur Fleck will discover the healing power of laughter and become Gotham City’s most infamous supercriminal. Todd Phillip’s “Joker” is one hell of a gripping exercise
![THE DOSE: What should you do in Denton this week? THE DOSE: What should you do in Denton this week?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/10/21_movietavern_web1-330x200_c.jpg)
Not quite sure what to do with your free time the rest of this week? Take the quiz to find out what you kind of fun you can get into
![Students protest ICE at the UNT Library Mall on Wednesday Students protest ICE at the UNT Library Mall on Wednesday](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20191121174440im_/https://www.ntdaily.com/wp-uploads/2019/10/48872535917_b5bfabfac2_o-copy-330x200_c.jpg)
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
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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
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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.
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
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UNT celebrated its annual Union Fest on Wednesday, hosting an array of events such as screen printing, karaoke, movies and an escape room. The celebration takes place each spring to
A demolition company began tearing down the Downtown Mini Mall on Locust Street Wednesday afternoon at the downtown square in Denton, Texas. Tactical Demolition of Prosper, Texas was granted a