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.

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America needs to adopt Japanese convenience culture

2 weeks ago | ntdaily.com | Juan Ramirez |Juan Ramírez

One of the most widely discussed cultural differences online between Japan and the United States is the idea of convenience, from vending machines on every street to a transportation system that gets people from one place to another quickly. Japan has the convenience game all figured out. U.S. companies and institutions could greatly benefit from incorporating some Japanese convenience practices into their business principles.
Denton County Farm Heritage Day shares farming traditions

2 weeks ago | ntdaily.com | Rebecca Hsu

Under the shade of a porch, the soft whir of a spinning wheel rose with steady rhythm and handweavers guided cotton threads into tightly woven patterns, offering onlookers a hands-on look at the fiber-making traditions that once sustained Denton County’s farming communities.
Denton Public Library hosts Japanese storytelling during AAPI Heritage Month

3 weeks ago | ntdaily.com | Rebecca Hsu

Colorful picture cards slide through a small wooden stage as the narrator brings the story to life with a vivid voice, making the experience feel almost cinematic. The tale is a blend of fantasy and magic—an adventure about a tiny boy born to an elderly couple after years of longing for a child. The children listened intently, their eyes wide open, eager to know what would happen next.
Emo band Charmer leans on charm when mix gets muddy in new album ‘Downpour’

4 weeks ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

Emo band Charmer returned after five years with their third full-length album, "Downpour," released on May 23. The band, based in Marquette, Michigan, always sat somewhere between pop punk and Midwest introspection, but in this latest album, they sound more deliberate and experimental. The songwriting is sharper, the pacing is more patient and the emotions are clearer even when the lyrics stay vague.
‘Life is noise’ university student documentary spotlights the Denton noise music scene

4 weeks ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

University graduate student and filmmaker, McKinley Argyle, hit record and hoped nothing would go wrong in the Rubber Room at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, where the sound filled every corner, lights were sharp and flickering and performances did not follow any traditional script. In front of the lens, a performer with a face wrapped in Saran Wrap broke through the plastic while another thrashed on the floor with a sack over their head.
Parking costs deepen inequality across all North Texas groups, continues to gatekeep the right to travel

4 weeks ago | ntdaily.com | Diego Hernandez |Diego Esteban Hernández

The increasing prevalence of paid parking across North Texas is not merely a matter of municipal policy or private revenue. The change represents a growing barrier to free public movement, especially in a region where public transportation remains limited. In cities like Frisco, Dallas and Fort Worth, where the built environment cars over people, the decision to charge for parking adds another cost to daily life, workers, students, artists and other low-income residents.
‘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.