“Word: dentoning. Definition: Exploring the shops, restaurants, music venues, and cultural attractions in Denton, TX.” T his is Livability.com’s summarized definition of dentoning, a word now common in Denton culture coined by Dentonite Scott Campbell. Per his Dentoning blog, Scott invented the word…
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The past two weeks, my column has been dedicated to America’s birthday. It’s time now to turn our eyes to another birthday, one vitally important to Denton and 218,000 degree-holding alumni. The University of North Texas (UNT) will be 125 years old on September 16. Like all great stories, UNT’s…
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Tradition. I love this word. Even the sound of it is solid. One of Broadway’s most famous musicals is also one of my favorites, “Fiddler on the Roof.” It is the story of people in a time of upheaval. Tevye is the main character through which we experience the drama. Change is rocking his world, and…
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Have you had a chance to take your family to one of UNT's Saturdays in the Art Galleries event? The next event is coming up on Saturday, November 8 from 1-3 p.m. Join art education students from the UNT chapter of the National Art Education Association as they teach children about the art on…
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After much anticipation, the first football game of the season is upon us. The sun is shining, and the people of Denton are decked out in their best Mean Green attire. My husband and I, both UNT alumni, were no exception. We assembled ourselves in our best game-day attire: green shirts, green…
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Big families like mine harbor a broad collection of university allegiances. We have alums from UNT, Baylor, UT at Austin, SMU, Eastern New Mexico, A&M, OU, Vanderbilt, University of Florida, Stanford and numerous other alma maters. Suffice it to say, college football is a big deal at family…
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By: Lauren Frock This is my first blog for Discover Denton, so I’ll go ahead and introduce myself. My name is Lauren Frock and I’m a public relations student at the University of North Texas. This is my last semester, and although I’m glad the finish line is in sight, I’m also sad that wherever I…
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It happened in a chance encounter above the clouds. As often happens 30,000 feet above Earth when all electronics are stored, tray tables are up, and seats are in their upright positions, a bout of brainstorming ensued with a colleague sitting next to me. From that conversation, Denton Live was…
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Coming up on Saturday, March 22 from 1-3 p.m. is another great event for children to learn about art! The Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery series will feature instruction and practice using digital photography to make art. Children who attend grades K-12 and their caregivers are invited to attend…
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The University of North Texas (UNT) Mean Green is headed for their first bowl game in 9 years! I am excited as both a Dentonite and an alum. The UNT Mean Green will face the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) in the Heart of Dallas Bowl on New Year’s Day at the Cotton Bowl stadium. Back in the…
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