Spring has officially arrived and with it are bright colors, beautiful weather and fun activities for everyone. Over the next month, Denton will offer a variety of spring-themed events for people of all ages. Vintage Market Days of Denton A local favorite, Vintage Market Days is a three day event held a few times each year. This spring, it will be held Fri., April 7 from 10…
What: Happy Hour Yoga Where: Dan’s Silver Leaf When: Wed., March 8 from 3 to 4 p.m. What: Freaks & Geeks Game Night: Cards against Humanity Tournament Where: The Bearded Monk When: Wed., March 8 from 7 to 11:45 p.m. What: Wednesday Social Run Where: Oak St. Drafthouse When: Wed., March 8 at 7 p.m. What: Austin Meade with Read Southall Band Where: Rockin Rodeo Denton When:…
Thanks to several student leaders, Circle K International is making its way back into TWU’s directory of organizations. Circle K is a wide-reaching service-based organization with approximately 500 clubs in 18 countries, according to the CKI website. President Christy Nguyen explains: “We focus on community service, fellowship and leadership.” Circle K has not been chartered at TWU since 2008. The prospect of re-chartering the organization came about in the summer…
When Tabitha Howard, a TWU student wanted stronger representation for African American students on campus she worked tirelessly, recruiting friends and classmates and filling out paperwork to charter a NAACP chapter on campus. In October of 2013 Howard ensured TWU’s first chapter of the NAACP was created. Today President Jazmine Beadle, the last original member from 2013 and Vice President Nicole Douglas led the organization. Beadle, a Senior Education student…
“You’re doing work, but it doesn’t feel like work. You laugh, you have a positive memory, and you build a friendship,” said Advisor Mendie White. TWU’s Helping Hands Service Ambassadors is a community service organization that pioneers countless service projects each semester. White and a few of the Helping Hands student directors reflect on past service projects, discuss the impact of community involvement, and encourage students to join them in…
A delicious combination of texture and a mix of flavors that zing and spark the buds, Vietnamese spring rolls are an affordable and simple dish that start off the rainy season well. I love spring rolls. I cannot tell you how many spring rolls I could eat before I start to feel sick. By nature, they are very filling depending on which ingredients you choose to use. The great thing…
Finding herself among 400 individuals auditioning for the first Super Bowl Festival, TWU alumna Ressa Gallardo was ecstatic upon becoming one of the 75 chosen to perform at the Houston LIVE Exhibition. Beginning her musical career as a child signing karaoke at Filipino family gatherings, Gallardo ignited a passion that carried on into singing at her local church and choirs and even picking up gigs at weddings and parties….
Rallying for human rights The day after the presidential inauguration and address, Washington, D.C. was the location of Women’s March on Washington planned by national coordinators and included a program of performers and speakers. Denton followed suit with its own Women’s March on the Square, Sat. 2,1 organized by A United Denton. What Denton’s got to do with it The event began at 12 p.m. with an overwhelming number of…
Whether feminism is your jam or you’re just looking to try something new, the following events may be for you. Each of these DFW happenings is centered on intersectional art and entertainment that fosters an environment rich with talent, inclusivity and empowerment. Women of the World Poetry Slam The annual Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS) will be hosted in Dallas this year from March 15 to 18. This…
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes lots of gift shopping, cheerful music, slightly colder temperatures and fun activities for people of all ages in Denton. The following events offer opportunities to take a break from homework and studying to join in community events. Denton Holiday Lighting Festival On Fri., Dec. 2, the 28th Annual Denton Holiday Lighting Festival will occur. Located on the Square, this festive evening will be…
The annual Chrysanthemum tea event was held on Tues., Nov. 15. The Office of International Education and International Student Association hosted the event complete with delectable tea, delicious refreshments and evoking performances. At the beginning of the ceremony, Assistant Director of International Education Valerie Borgfield and Student Assistant Emily Cordero took a moment to recognize and thank Director of International Education Irene Connelly, who will be retiring in January 2017….
According to the NCAVP, 72 percent of LGBTQ+ hate crime victims in 2013 were transgender women, and 67 percent were transgender women of color. 41 percent of transgender and gender nonconforming people have attempted suicide according to the NCTE, as compared to 1.6 percent of the entire population. It is devastatingly dangerous to be a trans person and these statistics are not going to change on their own. As we…
Downtown Denton Turkey Trot Join the Denton Area Running Club on Thurs. Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning, for the second year Downtown Denton Turkey Trot Run/Walk. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and costs $25. The race will go through TWU and around the Downtown Denton Square. All proceeds will help the Denton Community Food Center. For more information or register, go to: http://www.dentonarearunningclub.org/turkey-trot-2016/ North Texas Turkey Trot On Thanksgiving, the…
Eggnog is already in stores, Kroger smells like cinnamon, and holiday decorations fill the aisles at Hobby Lobby. It’s the only time of year where excessive baking is totally acceptable. I took a recipe from the blog, “Oh She Glows,” which I definitely recommend. The author had adapted a previous pumpkin bread recipe to make muffins. The recipe ingredients are listed in the side bar; feel free to cut it…
Parker House When: Open through Oct. 31, varying times What: Haunted house attraction in former “Parker’s Funeral Home” Where: 8550 West University Dr. Cost: $25 cash Cirque du Horror When: Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. What: Family-friendly Halloween-themed story and song performances Where: Dan’s Silverleaf Cost: $15-25; children under 3 get in free Denton Trunk-or- Treat When: Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. What: Halloween celebration…
Sugar skulls and cobwebs with fake spiders decorate windows in shops lining the Denton square as businesses prepare for Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival which will be held on Oct. 29. Since 2011, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival has brought coffin races, pumpkin patches, comedy horror shows and salsa competitions to town. The creator of the festival claims the celebration mixes the best of autumn holidays together. Founder…
