North Texas Daily

North Texas Daily, or NT Daily, serves as the student-run newspaper for the University of North Texas located in Denton, Texas. It is available online every day and published in print each Thursday. In 2015, under the guidance of Editor-In-Chief Nicholas Friedman, NT Daily transitioned to a digital-first model, launching a revamped brand and website while emphasizing social media engagement. The publication covers six key areas: News, Arts & Life, a Pop Culture section called The Dose, Sports, a dedicated sports blog titled The Sideline, and Opinion pieces.

Local, Student/Alumni

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#940122

United States

#271875

News and Media

#8120

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

‘Sex, drugs and rock and roll baby,’ Denton-filmed series ‘Bandmates’ follows fictional band on the rise

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

The first thing to go wrong was the fake vomit. It would not stay in place. Between stifled laughter, gagging sound technicians and a patient director, the scene required several takes. It was just another day on the set of “Bandmates,” a new series filmed in Denton and featuring local musicians, actors and a showrunner refusing to follow Hollywood convention.
Voters of Denton: residents speak on local election

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández |McKinnon Rice

Denton County held elections on May 3, with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Residents voted on city charter amendments, two Denton City Council seats, a possible term extension for municipal judges and the Denton ISD Board of Trustees. North Texas Daily reporters went out during the voting period to ask Dentonites what inspired them to vote in the local election.
‘Andor’ season 2 raises stakes without losing its original edge

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

The hit “Star Wars” series, “Andor,” premiered its second season on April 22 with three episodes. The series follows the transformation of the main character, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), from a drifter into a rebel spy as the Empire’s grip tightens across the galaxy. The new season picks up after Andor escapes from the prison colony, with the rebellion gaining momentum in the shadow of growing Imperial control.
Master of Arts in Spanish program closes due to low enrollment

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Juan Ramirez |Juan Ramírez

The university's Master of Arts in Spanish program has stopped accepting applications for the fall 2025 semester and beyond. In an email to the department's faculty and staff, Spanish department chair and Sociology Professor Gabe Ignatow announced that the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences dean’s office, Ignatow and the Department of Spanish graduate faculty chose to close down the program.
University student Micah Talley finds healing and heartbreak in new single ‘Stolen’

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

In a Denton apartment decorated with borrowed lights and do-it-yourself backdrops, university media arts senior Micah Talley filmed the music video for her new single “Stolen.” Working with what she had, she transformed her everyday space into a set, capturing the feelings of heartbreak and growth that she had spent years putting into words.
Skimp perfects album ‘Very Much So and How’ after years of slow building

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

In the basement of Recycled Books in 2018, Denton resident and guitarist Donovan Ford stood beside fellow guitarist and Denton resident Parker Lawson as they debuted an early version of a song that barely held together, save for a single riff. That song would be rewritten from the ground up, rearranged, reshaped and relearned 11 times until it finally became “Annihilation 2018” on Skimp’s debut album, “Very Much So and How,” finally released after much anticipation. “It was grueling,” Ford said.
Pope Francis turned the Catholic Church into a more progressive institution, his successor must carry that vision forward

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Juan Ramirez |Juan Ramírez

Pope Francis steered the Catholic Church in a progressive direction for over 12 years. His legacy sparked both praise and controversy, but his commitment to addressing social issues with empathy and openness is a path the next pope should thoughtfully carry forward. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He became the first Latin American pontiff and the first non-European pope in more than a millennium.
Denton resumes Housing and Urban Development projects after pause, some park improvements still delayed

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

Despite the resumption of Housing and Urban Development-funded projects almost two weeks ago after a multiple-month-long pause, federally funded park and trail improvements are still facing uncertainty. On Jan. 27, 2025, the federal Office of Management and Budget issued the Memo M-25-13, instructing federal agencies to pause the obligation and disbursement of federal financial assistance amid a spending review under the Antideficiency Act.
Freelance filmmaker Cameron Smith launches Denton culture show ‘Lil’ D TV’ to capture uniqueness of the town

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Rebecca Hsu

Cameron Smith, now a freelance creator and Denton resident, was once put in handcuffs for making a film in a Denton gas station. Nearly 15 years ago, he and a group of friends were filming a robbery comedy when police thought the scene was a real crime. Officers arrived with guns drawn and arrested them immediately until the group explained they were filming. Smith attended the university from 2008 to 2010 and has returned to Denton often over the years for work.
Local videographer spreads visceral feeling of live music

1 month ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

While traveling in Bangkok, Thailand, around 2013-2014, the now-Denton resident and videographer Larry Hill stumbled into Fatty’s Bar & Diner—an American-run spot that doubles as a music venue. He had bought a Sony A65 camera to take photos, but while adjusting the exposure, he accidentally hit record. “That's when I got that bug in me,” Hill said. Since that initial recording, 48-year-old Hill has recorded more than 4,000 live performances under the name Animals Mistaken For Monsters.