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11/30/2022

BREAKING: Wren Baker resigns, takes athletic director role at West Virginia

BREAKING: Wren Baker resigns, takes athletic director role at West Virginia

The university announced Wednesday morning athletic director and vice president of athletics Wren Baker resigned.

Shortly following his resignation from North Texas, West Virginia University announced Baker would be its next vice president and director of Intercollegiate athletics.

📝: Reed Smith

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The university announced Wednesday morning athletic director and vice president of athletics Wren Baker resigned.Shortly following his resignation from North Texas, West Virginia University announced Wren would be its next vice president and director of Intercollegiate athletics. In a statement

11/29/2022

UNT, NASA, local partners push the future of air travel forward

NEWS: UNT, NASA, local partners push the future of air travel forward

On Oct. 11, the university worked with NASA on a successful live flight test of upcoming Advanced Air Mobility technologies from the university's Discovery Park campus to Hillwood’s Alliance Texas Flight Test Center.

The autonomous electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft is a step forward in airborne transportation and could help safely deliver locally sourced farm food or families to a local airport.

📝: Sidney Pearce

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On Oct. 11, the university worked with NASA on a successful live flight test of upcoming Advanced Air Mobility technologies from the university's Discovery Park campus to Hillwood’s Alliance Texas Flight Test Center.The autonomous electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft is a step forward

11/29/2022

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NEWS: University professor discovers bacteria's new role in reducing greenhouse gases

University microbiology and molecular biology assistant professor Calvin Henard recently discovered methanotrophic bacteria can consume carbon dioxide and methane.

The greenhouse effect can potentially be reduced by feeding the methanotrophs these gases in the atmosphere. This discovery was made through Henard engineering methanotrophic bacteria to convert methane gas to bioplastics, biofuels and other valuable products in a lab.

📝: Joaquin Fernandez

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11/27/2022

North Texas clinches Conference USA title appearance with victory over Rice

RECAP: North Texas clinches Conference USA title appearance with victory over Rice

Football held on to win over Rice University 21-17 and head to its second Conference USA Championship game in program history.

Western Kentucky University defeated Florida Atlantic University while North Texas (7-5, 6-2 C-USA) was playing, making Saturday’s contest a must-win game for the Mean Green. With 1:12 left in the game and Rice driving around midfield, senior linebacker KD Davis recorded the first interception of his career in his last home game and sealed the win for North Texas.

📝: James Carroll
📸: Marco Barrera

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Football held on to win over Rice University 21-17 and head to its second Conference USA Championship game in program history. Western Kentucky University defeated Florida Atlantic University while North Texas (7-5, 6-2 C-USA) was playing, making Saturday's contest a must-win game for the Mean G

11/25/2022

University's new Industrial Assessment Center is ready to help local manufacturers

NEWS: University’s new Industrial Assessment Center is ready to help local manufacturers

The university has recently become the first in North Texas to join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Assessment Center program to help local members of the manufacturing sector.

The assessments the center provides are designed to help manufacturers save energy, reduce waste, maximize productivity and prevent pollution.

📝: Kevin Keigher
📸: Ismael Belkoura

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The university has recently become the first in North Texas to join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Assessment Center program to help local members of the manufacturing sector.The assessments the center provides are designed to help manufacturers save energy, reduce waste, maximize pr

11/23/2022

University announces agritourism course

NEWS: University announces agritourism course

The College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism will soon offer a course focused on agritourism, a growing industry that allows agricultural operations to generate more income through tourists.

The course, set to be offered starting in summer 2024, focuses on the agritourism industry which includes farmers and those in the hospitality industry. Income can be generated through a variety of methods, including tours on farms and sales of produce at farmers markets, said Birendra KC, an associate professor working on the upcoming course. KC is designing the course with assistant professor Xingyi Zhang.

📝: John Eberhart
📸: John Anderson

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The College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism will soon offer a course focused on agritourism, a growing industry that allows agricultural operations to generate more income through tourists.The course, set to be offered starting in summer 2024, focuses on the agritourism industry which

11/20/2022

Return of Tylor Perry fuels men's basketball win over Fresno State

ICYMI: Return of Tylor Perry fuels men’s basketball win over Fresno State

Men’s basketball defeated California State University-Fresno 61-52 at home on Saturday night.

The Mean Green (2-1) were coming off a 30-point loss to Saint Mary’s College of California and were ranked last in the nation for average points per game. The return of senior guard Tylor Perry, who led the team in scoring with 21 points, and junior guard Rubin Jones saw the offense score at a higher level.

“I think just us being out there gave them that extra boost of confidence,” Perry said. “Me and Rubin [Jones] do not have to score the ball all the time, just us being on the floor opens up for other people.”

📝: Jillian Nachtigal
📸: Marco Barrera

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Men's basketball defeated California State University-Fresno 61-52 at home on Saturday night.The Mean Green (2-1) were coming off a 30-point loss to Saint Mary's College of California and were ranked last in the nation for average points per game. The return of senior guard Tylor Perry, who led

11/19/2022

Companies should avoid editing media post-release

OPINION: Companies should avoid editing media post-release

Whether it’s altering dialogue or erasing entire episodes, studios can change content at any time they desire.

Altering digital-exclusive media after it is released seems harmless on a surface level. After all, one can simply grab a physical version of their favorite piece of media. Yet ultimately, these alterations prove to be nothing but damaging to how media is consumed.

📝: Jaden Oberkrom
🖼️: Isabella Isquierado

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Whether it’s altering dialogue or erasing entire episodes, studios can change content at any time they desire. Altering digital-exclusive media after it is released seems harmless on a surface level. After all, one can simply grab a physical version of their favorite piece of media. Yet ultimately...

11/19/2022

Mooney kicking his way into the record book for football

SPORTS: Mooney kicking his way into the record book for football

Senior Ethan Mooney was destined to be a kicker.

After earning kicking duties on his seventh grade team at Timberview Middle School in Keller, Texas, Mooney did not look back. When his coaches tried to get him to switch to tight end due to his frame, he refused, confident that his leg would get him an offer at the next level.

“I played soccer for so long that I had a strong leg, so I figured it would be an easy job to get — I was pretty good at it, stuck with it [and] got a [personal coach] for it outside of football,” Mooney said. [The] next thing I knew I had one offer and I took it.”

📝: James Carroll
📸: Marco Barrera

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Senior Ethan Mooney was destined to be a kicker. After earning kicking duties on his seventh grade team at Timberview Middle School in Keller, Texas, Mooney did not look back. When his coaches tried to get him to switch to tight end due to his frame, he refused, confident that his leg would get hi

11/18/2022

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' floods theaters with emotional performances

THE DOSE: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' floods theaters with emotional performances

Ending Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” launches a new level of expectations as to what a superhero film can be.

The film delivers a gut-wrenching and raw experience for new and returning audiences after the sudden death of King T’Challa, the Black Panther. The people of Wakanda must now defend themselves from other nations as well as Talokan, a hidden underwater society rich with vibranium.

📝: Ayden Runnels
🖼️: Erika Sevilla

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Ending Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” launches a new level of expectations as to what a superhero film can be. The film delivers a gut-wrenching and raw experience for new and returning audiences after the sudden death of King T’Challa, the Black Pan...

11/18/2022

Johnson sets out to 'prove people wrong' for volleyball

SPORTS: Johnson sets out to 'prove people wrong' for volleyball

Sophomore outside hitter Aryn Johnson is one of several volleyball transfers from McNeese State University.

While head coach Kristee Porter, who was formerly at McNeese State, had a major impact on Johnson’s decision to join North Texas, she said the move was based on her own goals.

“When you are undersized and a woman of color, unfortunately, people tell you what you can and cannot do,” Johnson said. “Proving people wrong, beating the odds, no matter what my height is, no matter what the color of my skin is, I can achieve anything I put my mind to.”

📝: Dylan Fredericks
📸: Andrew Hermes

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Sophomore outside hitter Aryn Johnson is one of several volleyball transfers from McNeese State University. While head coach Kristee Porter, who was formerly at McNeese State, had a major impact on Johnson’s decision to join North Texas, she said the move was based on her own goals. “When you ar...

11/18/2022

Revived Solar Team builds toward 2023 grand prix

ARTS & LIFE: Revived Solar Team builds toward 2023 grand prix

Since renewing their status in spring 2022, the university's Solar Team has recruited new members, sponsors and resources to build a fully solar-powered and street-legal car to race in the 20th Formula Sun Grand Prix.

The team aims to qualify for the five-day race next summer to compete against other collegiate-level solar car teams in Topeka, Kansas. To be accepted, the Solar Team's car must pass several tests in the scrutineering phase, which ensures the car fits within the parameters of the competition and is safe to drive.

📝: Heather Nixon
📸: Sarah Hogan

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Since renewing their status in spring 2022, the university's Solar Team has recruited new members, sponsors and resources to build a fully solar-powered and street-legal car to race in the 20th Formula Sun Grand Prix.The team aims to qualify for the five-day race next summer to compete against o

11/18/2022

Truly helpful volunteering requires mindfulness, intention

OPINION: Truly helpful volunteering requires mindfulness, intention

This year’s election cycle put several contentious issues on the ballot. The world is still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, abortion is no longer recognized as a human right in the United States and America’s inflation rate is four times higher than it was a year ago. There’s an overwhelming amount of social issues affecting the country today, victimizing millions of Americans.

Voting has always been advertised as a way to create change, but civic engagement doesn’t stop at the ballot. Concerned citizens can volunteer as a way to create change themselves. Volunteers must be well-intentioned, listen respectfully and be able to utilize their skills to maximize the positive impact of their work. Otherwise, this level of civic engagement can create more harm than benefit.

📝: Hana Musa
🖼️: Erika Sevilla

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This year’s election cycle put several contentious issues on the ballot. The world is still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, abortion is no longer recognized as a human right in the United States and America’s inflation rate is four times higher than it was a year ago. There’s an overwhel...

11/18/2022

Trickle-down economics doesn’t serve the public

OPINION: Trickle-down economics doesn’t serve the public

In modern politics, it’s rare to see politicians crash and burn as quickly as British Prime Minister Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Truss”. Her predecessor, Boris Johnson, was able to weather controversy and criticism for over three years before he resigned. Truss lasted just 44 days.

While similar rapid falls from grace can be explained by s*x scandals, demonstrations of bigotry or other detestable personal behavior, Truss’ downfall was due solely to her policies. More specifically, a single proposal — the September mini-budget — triggered such an extreme backlash that even abandoning the proposal couldn’t save Truss’ premiership.

📝: Ian Cropper
🖼️: Erika Sevilla

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In modern politics, it’s rare to see politicians crash and burn as quickly as British Prime Minister Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Truss”. Her predecessor, Boris Johnson, was able to weather controversy and criticism for over three years before he resigned. Truss lasted just 44 days. While similar ra...

11/17/2022

Volleyball set to begin C-USA tournament play

SPORTS: Volleyball set to begin C-USA tournament play

North Texas is heading into the Conference USA tournament with momentum after finishing their regular season with a 3-0 sweep of University North Carolina—Charlotte on Saturday.

The sweep marks their third in a row to end the season, pushing the Mean Green to a 15-14 record overall and a 9-5 record in C-USA play.

The team started the season 5-9 but won seven of their last 11 games to end the year strong and earn the No. 4 seed in the C-USA tournament.

📝: Garrett Stringfellow
📸: Marco Barrera

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North Texas is heading into the Conference USA tournament with momentum after finishing their regular season with a 3-0 sweep of University North Carolina—Charlotte on Saturday.The sweep marks their third in a row to end the season, pushing the Mean Green to a 15-14 record overall and a 9-5 reco

11/17/2022

Local advocates hold 2nd Trans Pride Fest

ARTS & LIFE: Local advocates hold 2nd Trans Pride Fest

Despite the bitter cold and grey overcast that settled over Denton last Friday, it was all warm welcomes and bright lights at Trans Pride Fest 2, which was hosted at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios.

With 20 musical artists and table after table of vendors, the second iteration of the festival brought q***r artists from across DFW to celebrate LGBTQ culture in a night all for them.

📝: Ayden Runnels
📸: Maria Crane

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Despite the bitter cold and grey overcast that settled over Denton last Friday, it was all warm welcomes and bright lights at Trans Pride Fest 2, which was hosted at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios.With 20 musical artists and table after table of vendors, the second iteration of the festival bro

11/17/2022

Bitcoin mining facility owner may file for bankruptcy

NEWS: Bitcoin mining facility owner may file for bankruptcy

Core Scientific Inc. announced on Oct. 27 they might file for bankruptcy after citing rising energy costs and the decreasing price of bitcoin.

The company, a cryptocurrency miner, leased 31 acres of land from the city of Denton to house a blockchain data center in October 2021. They lease Denton’s dark fiber and unused fiber cables and use excess capacity from transmission assets, Denton Municipal Electric general manager Tony Puente said.

📝: Giovanni Delgadillo
📸: Matt Iaia

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Core Scientific Inc. announced on Oct. 27 they might file for bankruptcy after citing rising energy costs and the decreasing price of bitcoin. The company, a cryptocurrency miner, leased 31 acres of land from the city of Denton to house a blockchain data center in October 2021. They lease Denton

11/17/2022

Bus route cuts will lead to more GoZone despite safety concerns

NEWS: Bus route cuts will lead to more GoZone despite safety concerns

Denton County Transportation Authority will follow through with proposed bus route cuts announced in the summer, despite continued debate on GoZone’s effectiveness.

The DCTA board decided in late July to cut bus Routes 2, 4 and 5. The board also agreed to increase the base rate for GoZone fares from 75 cents to $1.50, as well as a 50-cent surcharge for every mile over four. These decisions will be put in place starting on Jan. 1, 2023.

📝: Ismael Belkoura
📸: Matt Iaia

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Denton County Transportation Authority will follow through with proposed bus route cuts announced in the summer, despite continued debate on GoZone’s effectiveness.The DCTA board decided in late July to cut bus Routes 2, 4 and 5. The board also agreed to increase the base rate for GoZone fares f

11/17/2022

Cheer, dance to take on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

SPORTS: Cheer, dance to take on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

For the first time in both programs' history, the North Texas cheer and dance teams are bringing the Mean Green spirit to New York City to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The teams will spend seven days in the city participating in mock auditions, fine-tuning choreography and sightseeing.

“We will be with the cheer team a lot because we [are a] united spirit group,” dance head coach Brittani McLaurin said. “We are just really excited to share Mean Green spirit [...] in New York.”

📝: Rhema Joy Bell
📸: PhotoVille (top) Travis Cobb (bottom)

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For the first time in both programs' history, the North Texas cheer and dance teams are bringing the Mean Green spirit to New York City to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.The teams will spend seven days in the city participating in mock auditions, fine-tuning choreography and sight

11/17/2022

Happy Thursday! In this week's issue, read about the 2nd Trans Pride Fest, North Texas cheer and dance teams' Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance, changes to DCTA bus routes and more.

🗞️💻 Pick up a copy and stay tuned for online coverage.

11/17/2022

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NEWS: University honors first Black collegiate football players with Unity Plaza

The university unveiled Unity Plaza on Saturday, which honors the legacies of Abner Haynes and Leon King, the first black players to integrate major college football at a four-year university in Texas.

The plaza was installed next to the Athletic Center and the Lovelace and McNatt Families Practice Facility.

📝: Kevin Keigher and Kelly Tran
📸: Andrew Hermes

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11/14/2022

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ICYMI: Football drops contest to Alabama-Birmingham Saturday afternoon

IIn a game that would have secured a spot in the conference championship game with a win, football fell to the University of Alabama-Birmingham 41-21.

North Texas (6-5, 5-2 Conference USA) could still clinch the final spot in the C-USA championship with a win over Rice University two weeks from now after a bye week. If the Mean Green lose to Rice, they leave the door open for Western Kentucky University or Florida Atlantic University to move into second place in the conference should either of those teams win their remaining conference games.

📝: James Carroll
📸: Matt Iaia

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11/13/2022

University art senior sources inspiration from experiences as DACA student

ARTS & LIFE: Art senior sources inspiration from experiences as DACA student

Working with mediums like concrete and watercolors, studio art senior Jose Vazques uses his art to convey themes of immigration, cultural identity and liminality — struggles he and his Mexican family have all experienced since immigrating to the United States.

Vazques, who started studio art at 13, has always been creating, his sister, Nancy Galvon, 31, said. Galvon said being a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals student who came to the U.S. at 2 years old, the death of his mother and the trials of immigration have shaped Vazques’ art.

📝: Madison Brewster
📸: Mark Regalado

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Working with mediums like concrete and watercolors, studio art senior Jose Vazques uses his art to convey themes of immigration, cultural identity and liminality — struggles he and his Mexican family have all experienced since immigrating to the United States. Vazques, who started studio art at 13...

11/12/2022

GDAC’s ‘The Forgotten 9’ exhibit highlights female Denton artists

ARTS & LIFE: GDAC’s ‘The Forgotten 9’ exhibit highlights female Denton artists

The Little Chapel-in-the-Woods, located on the edge of Texas Woman’s University’s campus, was created in 1939 with the effort of over 300 art students and is an achievement of American male architect O’Neil Ford.

The credit also belongs to one of “The Forgotten 9,” Dorothy “Toni” LaSalle, who supervised the entirety of the construction – from glasswork to metal forgery.

📝: Gianna Ortner-Findlay
📸: Genevieve Kaufmann

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The Little Chapel-in-the-Woods, located on the edge of Texas Woman’s University’s campus, was created in 1939 with the effort of over 300 art students and is an achievement of American male architect O’Neil Ford. The credit also belongs to one of “The Forgotten 9,” Dorothy “Toni” LaSal...

11/11/2022

5 films with fabulous fall feeling

THE DOSE: 5 films with fabulous fall feeling

While October may be over, the fall season certainly isn’t. Nothing is better than a film that perfectly captures the essence of autumn.

Sweater weather is in full effect. Before everyone dives headfirst into the holidays, it is important to emphasize how comforting fall is. These five films give audiences a sense of that perfect autumn feeling, and proves this time of year deserves some cinematic love as well.

📝: Jaden Oberkrom
🖼️: Jazmine Garcia

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While October may be over, the fall season certainly isn’t. Nothing is better than a film that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. Sweater weather is in full effect. Before everyone dives headfirst into the holidays, it is important to emphasize how comforting fall is. These five films give ...

11/11/2022

Mean Green Baseball Project seeks to revive former Division I team

ARTS & LIFE: Mean Green Baseball Project seeks to revive Division I team

The 1984 season saw North Texas State University promote its club baseball team into Division I NCAA competition as the “Eagles” joined the Southland Conference.

The team lasted five seasons — a legacy some former players consider to be short-lived. Rather than let the baseball program become a distant memory in the university's history, a group of alumni has united in hopes of reviving it.

📝: Alison Leclair
📸: Matt Iaia

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The 1984 season saw North Texas State University promote its club baseball team into Division I NCAA competition as the “Eagles” joined the Southland Conference.The team lasted five seasons — a legacy some former players consider to be short-lived. Rather than let the baseball program become a...

11/10/2022

Women's golf swings into top 10 finish in Mexico

SPORTS: Women's golf swings into top 10 finish in Mexico

Women’s golf traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to finish its fall slate of tournaments at Texas Christian University’s Battle at the Beach tournament.

The Mean Green placed 10th out of 17 teams in the tournament, which featured 10 top 50 teams and several nationally ranked players. Head coach Michael Akers said the tournament showed the team the potential they have to compete with top schools.

📝: Jillian Nachtigal

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Women’s golf traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to finish its fall slate of tournaments at Texas Christian University’s Battle at the Beach tournament. The Mean Green placed 10th out of 17 teams in the tournament, which featured 10 top 50 teams and several nationally ranked players. Head coach M...

11/10/2022

The United States is facing a reading crisis

OPINION: The United States is facing a reading crisis

Life is somewhat returning to normal after the pandemic changed life for most people over the past two years. Stores have reopened at full capacity, mask mandates are gone and children are back in school. This return to normalcy does not undo the damages of two years in a pandemic.

Simply put, there is a reading crisis in America. Test scores and student grades show a reality that is hard to ignore. The children of America — the future of America — are not testing where they need to be. Sixty-seven percent of fourth graders read below grade level, according to the Literacy Network, and nearly 130 million American adults read below a sixth-grade level, according to the U.S Department of Education.

📝: Madelynn Todd
🖼️: Isabella Alva

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Life is somewhat returning to normal after the pandemic changed life for most people over the past two years. Stores have reopened at full capacity, mask mandates are gone and children are back in school. This return to normalcy does not undo the damages of two years in a pandemic. Simply put, ther

11/10/2022

The top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 projects so far

THE DOSE: The top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 projects so far

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” hits theaters this week, capping off Marvel’s fourth cinematic phase. Many fans are hoping the film improves a rather inconsistent Phase 4 before the fifth begins in 2023.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe still manages to dominate pop culture, and the popularity that hit after “Avengers: Endgame” turned out to be far from the end. The truth is, a lot of good has come from the MCU in recent years.

📝: Jaden Oberkrom
🖼️: Erika Sevilla

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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” hits theaters this week, capping off Marvel’s fourth cinematic phase. Many fans are hoping the film improves a rather inconsistent Phase 4 before the fifth begins in 2023. The Marvel Cinematic Universe still manages to dominate pop culture, and the popularity t...

11/10/2022

Photo Gallery: Hindu YUVA’s Diwali celebration

GALLERY: Hindu YUVA’s Diwali celebration

New campus organization Hindu YUVA hosted their first major cultural event, Deepavali Utsav, on Nov. 6.

The celebration was held in the Union and open to the campus community. It featured dance and singing performances, as well as other cultural practices, including Lakshmi Puja and Bathukamma.

📸: Jesse Sanders

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New campus organization Hindu YUVA hosted their first major cultural event, Deepavali Utsav, on Nov. 6.The celebration was held in the Union and open to the campus community. It featured dance and singing performances, as well as other cultural practices, including Lakshmi Puja and Bathukamma.

11/10/2022

Women’s basketball building chemistry with new team

SPORTS: Women’s basketball building chemistry with new team

Women’s basketball is coming into the 2022-23 season with a new-look team.

Longtime members of the team like Madison Townley and Amber Dixon ran out of eligibility after last season. Seven total players have departed from the program. Of those seven, six were seniors. Needing to rebuild her team, head coach Jalie Mitchell brought in a class of four freshmen.

📝: Andrew Hermes

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Women’s basketball is coming into the 2022-23 season with a new-look team. Longtime members of the team like Madison Townley and Amber Dixon ran out of eligibility after last season. Seven total players have departed from the program. Of those seven, six were seniors. Needing to rebuild her team, ...

11/10/2022

Absurdity Art Market closes out Flying Squirrel’s final operations

ARTS & LIFE: Absurdity Art Market closes out Flying Squirrel’s final operations

Flying Squirrel, a fast-casual brunch spot located near the Language Building on Fry Street, had a mission to "embrace the absurdity."

The space was filled with unique artwork, antique couches and sometimes, a person in a Lucky the Squirrel-esque mascot suit. Flying Squirrel held the Absurdity Art Market, its first and only event of its kind, on Nov. 2 – one day before announcing its closure.

📝: Kaitlynn Hutchins
📸: Bren McDonald

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Flying Squirrel, a fast-casual brunch spot located near the Language Building on Fry Street, had a mission to "embrace the absurdity."The space was filled with unique artwork, antique couches and sometimes, a person in a Lucky the Squirrel-esque mascot suit. Flying Squirrel held the Absurdity Ar