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Some of Denton’s best hotspots

By Denisha McKnight Staff Writer @Denisha_McK

Whether you need a place to study, a place to sit and have lunch or just a cool hangout spot, Denton has something that will suit all your moods. Here are a few places restaurants and bars that would be great for you to check out: 1. J&J’s Pizza: J&J’s pizza is an amazing place with a great atmosphere for local college students. It’s the perfect place to meet up wit friends after class or to have solo lunch after a long day. What makes this place even more exciting is that there’s an underground stage in

the pizza shop’s basement where music concerts are held, so you have a lunch spot and a hangout spot all in one. Come enjoy a slice of your favorite pizza 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. every Monday-Saturday on 118 W. Oak St.

House can busy at times, so it’s not the best place for studying.

However, it’s a good place to chill with friends and unwind for a little bit. Give Jupiter House a try any time between 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on 106 N. Locust St.

2. Jupiter House: Denton college students consider Jupiter House one of the best coffee shops on the square and a local favorite. Apart from enjoying a freshly brewed coffee or blended shake, you can enjoy the aroma’s of a variety of other beverages, chatter from whatever locals happen to be around, or enjoy a tasty pastry - all in a retro and relaxing environment that promotes creativity. .Jupiter

3. Dan’s Silverleaf: Denton is very known for its love for music and creating many local music talents. If you are a music lover or just want to find a place to relax and listen to tunes, Dan’s Silverleaf is the place to be.

Dan’s Silverleaf has roadhouselike set up with a casual atmosphere and a great bar for anyone 21 and over to enjoy. If you would like to check out some of Denton’s local artists, come to

Dan’s Silverleaf on 103 Industrial St. 4. Andy’s Bar: If you are looking for a lively music experience, Andy’s Bar may be the place for you. Andy’s Bar has a party-like atmosphere, and it is a good place for college kids to let go and have fun.

Patrons get the chance to enjoy the Andy’s great basement bar and music events upstairs. Also, you can play pool with locals in the basement and make new friends.

5. Zera’ Coffee Company: This is a great, yet underrated coffee shop in Denton. Not many college students are aware of this

shop, but it’s a gem in its own respect. Zera’s Coffee Company is perfect for laidback study sessions and some relaxation time. Zera’s has an assortment of coffee, tea, soda, and food options that are vegan friendly with sugar-free alternatives.

Also, the coffee shop is partially a furniture store that has different furniture pieces spread throughout the coffee shop, so customers can purchase accessories with their coffee.

You can stop by Zera’s Coffee Company Monday through Saturday on 420 McKinney St. #104.

Five events to have fun with in Denton

By Denisha McKnight Staff Writer @Denisha_McK One thing that many people who are new to Denton wonder is “What is there to do here?” No need to worry because we have all the answers. Here are a few upcoming summer events to help you get your feet wet and become more comfortable in the Denton social pool.

1. Twilight Tunes: A great way to break the ice for Denton newcomers is to stop by the Twilight Tunes music events in Downtown Denton.

Every Thursday in June the public can bring blankets and chairs to the Square lawn to enjoy live music from local music artists. It’s a great place to meet new people and to meander around the crowd.

Twilight Tunes runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday, and it is free to the public.

2. “Cell Phone Artistry” with Bill Clinton: Turn your selfies into works of

art! Want to improve your smart phone picture taking skills or just try something news? Take a class with photographer Bill Clinton on how to take the best selfies ever with your smart phone from 10 a.m. to noon, June 11, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Ditch the filters and learn what creates a “bad shot” and how to get the most out of your picture taking experience. It costs $45 for Greater Denton Arts Council members and $50 for non-members.

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Afternoons Audacity:

be one of many to attend the first ever Denton Comedy Festival. Come have a laugh with local comedians and enjoy pizza from J&J’s. The allday event starts July 29 and ends July 30 at the Old Dirty Basement in J&J’s pizza on the Square.

5. North Texas Fair and Rodeo: Everyone enjoys a good fair and carnival. In August, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo is back to bring more excitement to Denton natives. It’s a great opportunity for you enjoy the

carnival, rodeo shows, and other family friendly activities to properly end your summer.

The fair kicks off Aug. 19 at the North Texas Fair Grounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. The ticket price for this nineday event is $15 and free for children ages 6 and under.

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It’s just one of those weekends when you can’t find anything to do. No problem! Every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Audacity has a free live music event for locals to just relax, drink quality beer and enjoy local talent at their Brew House on 1012 Shady Oaks Dr. 4. Denton Comedy Festival: This summer, you can

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The Student Government Association is comprised of the Student Senate, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and the Freshman Intern Program. SGA represents the student body to the university administration and is a resource to all students. Simply by being students at UNT we are all members of the Student Government Association. Together, we shape how UNT can become the best University it can possibly be, and we are incredibly excited to see where this year will take us. Our office is in the Union, room 344 and you can also contact us via email or social media. Never hesitate to reach out!

Below you will find information about the 8 Executive Board members of SGA, and their goals for the upcoming year: Grant Hale - President

Hometown: Sugarland, TX Classification: Senior Major: Political Science and History Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: Make sure the student voice is heard by increasing SGA’s visibility on campus and providing more opportunities for students to be involved.

Abron Hester - Chief of Staff

Hometown: Harker Heights, TX Classification: Junior Major: Political Science & Integrative Studies, concentrations in History, Philosophy & English Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: Increase efficiency of the Executive Board alongside ensuring that all directors are working to their full potential and exceeding their goals in all their projects. I am responsible for budgeting and managing the executive officers.

Andrea Masamba - Director of Campus Outreach Hometown: McKinney, TX Classification: Senior Major: Public Relations Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: To actively seek insight on the concerns of UNT’s diverse student body, as well as provide opportunities for students to share their concerns, to ensure all voices are heard by the Student Government Association.

Ian McFarland - Director of Public Relations Hometown: Shamong, NJ Classification: Sophomore Major: Finance and Marketing Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: Effectively convey the ideas and goals of the Student Government Association in a unique way.

Barrett Cole - Vice President

Hometown: Dallas, TX Classification: Junior Major: Integrative Studies, concentrations in Communications, Public Administration and Community Service & College of Information, with a Leadership Studies & Rehabilitation Studies certificate Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: My goal is to ensure that all 30,000 undergraduate students know SGA is here to serve them and that our job would not be worth doing without them.

Dawaelyne Jones - Director of Student Affairs

Hometown: Dallas, TX Classification: Senior Major: RTVF Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: I want to make sure the student body is aware of the resources the association has to offer.

Isaac Warriner - Director of Leadership and Development

Hometown: Denton, TX Classification: Junior Major: Integrative Studies, concentrations in Leadership Studies, Management & Sociology Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: Make sure the Freshman Interns as well as all members of SGA and the student body have the resources they need to succeed on campus.

Karuna Anthony - Director of Administration Hometown: Missouri City, TX Classification: Senior Major: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Goals for the 2016-2017 School Year: Address the needs of the UNT student body and make sure they are aware of the unique opportunities that are available on our campus.

There are a multitude of ways to get involved with SGA. During the spring semester you can run for a seat in the Student Senate or campaign to be the next President or Vice President. Throughout the year there will be opportunities to serve on a committee or special interest group and represent your fellow students.

In the interest of developing the future leaders of campus, SGA also offers the Freshman Intern Program as a way for first-year students to get involved with the Association. Freshman Interns work alongside the Student Senate, Exec Branch, and a team of experienced mentors to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and gain project development skills working on issues that affect us as UNT students. Start your future today by applying at sga.unt.edu before August 26th. If you have any questions about the Freshman Intern Program, please don’t hesitate to email sga@unt.edu.

Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on everything SGA throughout the year.

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The Dose: ‘The Nice Guys’ brings back the fun of buddy cop movies ByPrestonMitchell StaffWriter @Presto_Mitch For action fans, Shane Black is something of a legend. His “Lethal Weapon” script became the mold for every subsequent buddy cop film.

Moreover, his script for “The Last Boy Scout” is often discussed in film schools to teach action screenwriting.

Perhaps his greatest work is “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,” a wonderful ode to detective stories that restored Robert Downey Jr.’s career three years before “Iron Man” cemented it. In turn, Black was able to direct the single most divisive Marvel movie, “Iron Man 3.”

This time, “The Nice Guys” sees Black returning to the director’s chair,

inserting two of our greatest living actors (Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling) into the drug-addled world of 1977 Los Angeles. Gosling portrays Holland March, a private eye enlisted to find a missing girl. Crowe is Jackson Healy, the enforcer-for-hire sent by the missing girl to keep March off her trail.

Once they realize each case ties into a porn star’s murder, they unite to take down a menace much larger than themselves. In a nutshell, this movie is pretty awesome.

“The Nice Guys” is a ‘70s era mystery (à la Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown”) crossed with the ‘80s buddy cop formula and post-‘00s action. What makes this film so unique is how well Black mixed those influences together and created a perfect emulation of them. This isn’t a tongue-in-cheek

wink at buddy cop films like “21 Jump Street” or “Hot Fuzz”; this is the real deal. And it achieves that classic level of fun without satirizing the genre or its kitschy time period.

For this reason, Black crafts a hilarious, action-packed ride that could’ve easily come out in the ‘70s.

The mystery itself not only uses L.A.’s pornographic history to its benefit, but its constant surprises and multiple layers will entice rewatches for years to come.

Most significantly, it’s a witty comedy treat that unlocks the chemistry of its two stars.

Easily his most fun role in years, Crowe is hysterical as the straight man and plays upon his violent public persona in a funny way. Earning more laughs is Gosling, who proved to be the comic standout in “Crazy, Stupid,

Love” and “The Big Short.” Here, he plays radically against type (that of the smooth, flawless pretty boy) and is quite convincing as an absent-minded detective.

The true fun of this film is watching both heroes struggle to cooperate and stumble upon explosive clues – literally. In classic Black fashion, like “Lethal Weapon” or even “Iron Man 3,” the characters are deeply flawed individuals who the audience can always identify with. Even though their quirks are heightened for humor’s sake, the leads, along with Matt Bomer (“Burn Notice”) and Keith David (“Platoon”), anchor themselves and transform caricatures into real human beings. Without them, this movie wouldn’t work as well as it does.

On another note, this film will be compared to Paul Thomas Anderson’s

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“Inherent Vice.” Both movies center on hard-boiled heroes, complex mysteries and reside in the ‘70s. However, Black made a much better noir than Anderson did. While “Inherent Vice” focused too much on the period’s drug scene and became boring, this film features stellar set pieces and fast pacing to satisfy viewers from beginning to end.

“The Nice Guys” is, hands down, the best buddy cop movie of the last decade.

Even though “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” stands as Black’s masterpiece, this is a strong counterpart to it. If you find time at the theater between “Civil War” and “Neighbors 2,” you would be hard-pressed to find a funnier action movie in theaters right now. Get out of your seat and go see it.

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The Dose: #Chance 3 hits and misses with ambitious ‘Coloring Book’ mixtape Kyle Martin | Staff Writer @Kyle_Martin35 Preston Mitchell | Staff Writer @presto_mitch Key to understanding this record is the inspiration behind it: Kinsley Bennett, daughter of Chance the Rapper. In his recent Reddit AMA, Chance answered major questions about his influences and this record with “You’re right.

Everything is pretty much for her now.” This means that his latest mixtape is more or less a dedication to Kinsley.

With that in mind, the record makes more sense as a complete package upon repeat listens.

This record is a revamp of Chance’s style and outlook on the music industry, different from his two previous projects. Moreover, his place in Chicago culture and hipster-hop seem to be finally cemented. With features ranging from Young Thug, Jay Electronica, Jeremih and even Justin Bieber – this mixtape is diverse to say the least.

Where it hits The intro, “All We Got,” kicks off with a fabulous first verse from Chance, who reflects on the birth of his daughter and his growing love of music.

Unfortunately, Kanye West’s hook bastardizes the smoothness of the track and is oddly and abrasively double-tracked. It’s an uneven opening, but nonetheless holds value.

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Luckily, Lil Chano earns back his goodwill with the requisite banger “No Problem.” Well known for his nonconformist method of providing free music, Chance transforms his indie ideologies into a braggadocious (but clever) party song.

Continuing the project’s momentum is “Summer Friends,” which details Chance’s thoughts on the Chicago’s rampant violence. Last year, the artist was awarded Chicagoan of the Year from Chicago Magazine, according to musictimes.com.

He uses his music to spread crucial messages as an advocate for his city and other causes. “Acid Rain/ Paranoia” from his sophomore tape was an intimate piece about inner-city violence and a cry for help for Chicago, and “Summer Friends” is a polished track that’s glossy, bright and seems to carry on with the rapper’s history of advocacy.

The next track is an interlude where the singer D.R.A.M. croons a lullaby to Chance’s daughter, a charming interlude fitting for the record. This is where the harmonization begins to hit its stride, wonderfully segueing into “Blessings,” a gospel celebration of Chance’s child.

Next is “Same Drugs,” a tender ballad and a favorite on the mixtape. It slows the project down after “Blessings” to tell an intimate story of Chance’s waning relationship with a woman he knew from childhood. It’s a brilliantly ubiquitous song that speaks to anyone with

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Where it misses The project begins its misses after this, starting with the Young Thug and Lil Yachtyfeatured “Mixtape.” Even though Chance has the potential to bring the best out of anyone, he joins in on his friends’ vocal shenanigans to create an uninspired trap song that sounds like most of today’s radio fodder.

Simply put, this is more Thug’s and Yachty’s track than Chance’s.

While “Angels” briefly brings the artistry back, “Juke Jam” continues Chance’s musical flip-flop. He appears to copy the style of his featured artists to disappointing results. And since that artist is Justin Bieber here, it’s an attempted slow jam with all sizzle and no steak.

Another dent is “All Night,” the project’s weakest song. Here, Chance goes too far out of his safety zone to tribute ‘80s house music, and his chorus is so repetitive that it causes chronic ear bleeding. This track might be heard at that next frat party, but will not make it much further than that – definitely not impressed with this one.

“How Great” hits home for those who appreciate gospel work, as this song has been played throughout churches in America by their worship bands for decades. Chance’s powerful lyricism and Jay Electronica’s feature work seamlessly together.

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The mixed bag of tracks stems from Chance speaking to different audiences throughout the entire LP. “No Problem,” “Mixtape” and “Angels” are meant for turn-ups, but ballads like “How Great” and “Finish Line/Drown” are geared toward more conservative crowds.

While you might soon hear “Mixtape” on a night out, there’s no doubt that his rendition of “How Great” and “Blessings” will soon find their ways into churches and praise bands throughout America.

Final words In particular, the last two tracks shine all on their own. “Finish Line/Drown” is a 7-minute gospel epic that reunites Chance with Kirk Franklin to encourage listeners to never give up. Chance’s verses, Franklin’s ad-libs and an amazing T-Pain feature wrap up the project well before it concludes with a “Blessings” reprise. Both songs nicely end the endeavor, and Chance’s motives behind making this mixtape have clarity by this point.

Ultimately, “Coloring Book” contains too many misfires to be labeled as a classic.

Within this record lies insight into Chance’s life, his ability to use features and major developments in his songwriting. If Chance the Rapper can hone talent and not rely on trendiness, he may grant us a rap classic someday. As for now, “Coloring Book” is merely enjoyable.

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Head football coach Littrell looking to turn Mean Green around Reece Waddell | Senior Staff Writer @ReeceWaddell15 It did not take long for Mean Green students, fans and even football players to begin drawing comparisons between fictional football coach Eric Taylor from the television series “Friday Night Lights” and new Mean Green head coach Seth Littrell.

In a state where football might as well be a religion in some towns, like fictitious Dillon, Texas, Littrell and his imaginary counterpart share many of the same coaching experiences, like turning around programs some had lost hope for.

Before arriving at North Texas, Littrell helped orchestrate the revival of football at schools like Indiana University and the University of North Carolina – both more known for their basketball prowess. Like Littrell, Taylor is familiar with getting programs back on track, leading his underdog team to a state championship in the series finale.

And although Littrell and Taylor are similar in more ways than one, some find their physical likeness even more remarkable – except Littrell.

“I don’t really look at myself that much so I don’t know,” Littrell said when asked if he has heard of the comparisons to Taylor. “I’ve heard that a bunch since I’ve been here. Hopefully he’s a really good looking fella and a good football coach, too.”

Littrell’s offensive coordinator Graham Harrell on the other hand, finds their resemblance uncanny.

“The other day in a staff meeting, he actually brought it up because someone asked him about it,” Harrell said. “He was like, ‘Y’all don’t see it do you?’

And everyone was just like ‘Uh, I don’t know about that coach.’”

A native of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Littrell was a team captain on the University of Oklahoma squad that won a national championship in 2000. During his tenure with the Sooners, Littrell received a year of tutelage from, then offensive coordinator and

quarterbacks coach, Mike Leach.

But Oklahoma was not the only place Littrell and Leach crossed paths. After graduating in 2001, Littrell had a brief coaching stint as a graduate assistant at the University of Kansas before reuniting with Leach in 2005 at Texas Tech University.

Under Leach, Littrell was given his first full-time job by the man he described as having a tremendous influence on his coaching career.

“It’s the offense we won a national championship in,” Littrell said. “I got my first full-time job in this offense. I would say he had a big role in my development and where I’m at today, that’s for sure.”

While at Texas Tech, Littrell helped manufacture some of the best seasons in school history. The Red Raiders experienced two nine-win seasons in 2005 and 2007 and an 11-win season in 2008, including a noteworthy defeat of No. 1 University of Texas at Austin.

Littrell, however, did not rest on his laurels. From 2009-2011, he coached at the University of Arizona, eventually becoming the offensive coordinator in his final year. With the Wildcats, Littrell mentored New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski.

The offensive guru did not stop there, either.

During the next three years, Littrell spent time at Indiana and North Carolina, where he helped revitalize football at schools more historically known for its hoops. The Hoosiers finished ninth in the Football Bowl Subdivision in total offense in 2013 and just last year, Littrell helped guide the Tar Heels to an appearance in the ACC Championship due in large part to a rejuvenated offense.

“I think everywhere I’ve been, it’s guys getting on board,” Littrell said. “It’s about keeping it simple.

It goes back to Coach Leach and this system. Make sure these guys have a lot of confidence going into games. They’ve got to be out there having fun. You have to turn them loose and go attack.”

Now five months into the job at North Texas,

Littrell has experienced firsthand the jump from coordinator to head coach and all the changes associated with it. No longer just responsible for the offense, Littrell is in charge of the entire team.

This means getting to know every player on the roster – something he is currently in the process of doing.

“It takes time [to] get to know 115 different guys on that personal level when you’re the head coach,” Littrell said. “I don’t have a position group or position meetings. Being able to get that time throughout the day in the lunch room, locker room or on the practice field, that’s been the hardest part.”

One of the players Littrell is trying to build a relationship with is graduate quarterback Alec Morris, a transfer from the University of Alabama.

A highly touted recruit out of high school, Morris

won two national championships with the Crimson Tide and is familiar with Littrell’s high-octane offensive attack from his high school days.

“I really enjoy having him as a coach,” Morris said. “Obviously, he’s involved with the offense which is pretty cool. It’s good to have his opinion on things, and the way he keeps practice going at a pretty high energy, it’s fun to be a part of.”

The up-tempo, high-flying offense has become Littrell’s mantra as he enters his first season with the Mean Green. And as for his “tee it high, let it fly” style of play, Littrell thinks that will be evident to students and fans come opening kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 3.

“It’s not going out and being scared to fail,” Littrell said. “It’s about putting up four verticals and throwing it deep.”

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Vetting Donald Trump’s list of potential running mates The Editorial Board Following the Indiana primary on Monday, and the suspended campaigns of Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. John Kasich, it can now be assumed Donald Trump will clinch the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States.

After careful deliberation, the editorial board has compiled a list of suitable vice presidential candidates who could only add to the fruitful conversation the presumptive nominee has accrued over the 10 months his campaign has been on the road. Here is the list: 1) Sarah Palin An agitator in her own right, the former governor of Alaska added buckets of flavor to the 2008 presidential election as the V.P. pick for Sen. John McCain. If for no other reason than her language appealing to the masses, we could also rest assured that the selfascribed “maverick” could keep a close eye on the Russians she claims to be able to see from her home.

2) Mark Cuban What could be better than a billionaire as president? Try another one on deck! As the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and a recurring investor on the hit-show “Shark Tank,” we have no doubt Mark Cuban could add legitimacy to some of the shakier claims regarding Trump’s wealth that have followed him since before he decided to run

for president. Also, what better way to show the world that the United States is a bastion of democracy than having it led by two reality television stars?

3) Dennis Rodman This one should already make sense. A close personal friend of Kim Jong-Un, Rodman already has more foreign policy experience under his belt than Donald Trump and could prove essential in repairing the United States’ relationship with North Korea.

4) Rush Limbaugh What better way to coax some of those who have chosen to f lee the GOP back to the party than to have one of its iconic soothsayers at the side of its new leader? No stranger to controversy himself, we think a Trump/Limbaugh ticket could hold the same dynamics of buddy-to-buddy system that we’ve come to know with President Obama and Joe Biden.

5) Kim Davis “Make America Great Again?” More like “Make America Straight Again!” This powerhouse of theocratic ideals could provide an outreach to the evangelical vote that has plagued Trump for so long and also aid in providing the missing piece to Trump’s campaign: more religion.

6) The Killer

Zodiac

After suspending his campaign, the Zodiac Killer will retain his position as a senator in Texas for two more years before he is up for reelection.

Though we suspect he might decline in the vein of reigniting his campaign in 2020, we can’t help but imagine the utter calamity that would result in such a ticket as this (though its fun to try).

7) Donald Trump “Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is a man who is certain about what he wants and sets out to get it, no holds barred.” – Donald Trump about Donald Trump.

8) Jabba The Hut Another titan of industry, we suspect that the kingpin of the “Star Wars” universe would be an ideal candidate for the spray-tanned demiGod that is Donald Trump, pre-“Return of the Jedi” of course. If nothing else, they could collaborate on ways to stop the illegal crossing of

Wookies into Mos Eisley, and

Boba Fett would undoubtedly be one badass Secretary of State.

Note: If Jabba is unavailable, Pizza the Hut from “Spaceballs” will be a fair substitute.

9) Rumplestiltskin Who knows more about “The Art of the Deal” than this mythical genius?

Some have labeled him a villain, but we think he’s just misguided in his attempt to cleanse the land of opportunists and foreigners.

10) E.B. “The Bubble Man” A well-known figure on the Denton scene, “The Bubble Man” has been providing “natural herbs” to the residents of Lil’ D for over two decades.

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We think some of his calming formula, mixed with his clear-headedness strain with a touch of his giggly recipe could be just the prescription to ease some of the wilder things uttered by the presumptive nominee. If nothing else, they could watch movies together in E.B.’s van!

Obviously, the list is subject to whittling down as time goes on, and the field is likely to change, but we think as of the present moment, any one of these choices could only make the current dumpster fire that has been this election season even more interesting. Until that time, you can find us at the bar or speaking with E.B. Featured Image: Nicholas Friedman | Editor-in-Chief

Former offensive lineman Walker forced to choose between football and career path Scott Sidway | Sports Editor @ScottyWK Donning a black North Texas Football sweatshirt, broadcast journalism junior Dominick Walker walked into his sports journalism class, towering over everyone with his 6-foot-5 frame.

With an immense weight lifted off his shoulders, his heart remained heavy.

Just weeks before, Walker was faced with what he called the most difficult decision of his life: Maintain his football scholarship but abandon his dream of being a sports broadcaster, or quit football and pursue his passion.

He chose the latter.

“Football is something I’ve grown up with that’s helped develop my character and who I am as a person,” Walker said. “But I also know being a journalist is something I want to do for the rest of my life.”

The problem Walker was forced to make his decision because of a rare combination of conflicts between football practice schedules and required coursework for a broadcast journalism degree. Football practices typically take place in the afternoon Tuesday through Friday during the fall semester, with the spring posing a similar problem.

But a handful of upper level classes required to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism exclusively meet during football practices in both the fall and spring, with no summer options, nor the ability to substitute other courses – something other degree plans offer.

According to Mayborn director of advising Stephanie Garza, the courses in question would have Walker missing full practices multiple days a week, going beyond the reasonable level of flexibility that coaches often have.

“It’s a challenge because a lot of our classes have labs with them,” Garza said. “If you have football practice four days a week right smackdab in the middle of the afternoon and you’re going to be totally wiped and exhausted, it’s hard to balance everything to where you’ve got that perfect scenario.”

The biggest course in question for Walker is one involving production of a newscast for North Texas Daily Television. According to Garza, the Mayborn School of Journalism only has two professors qualified to teach the course, limiting the number of sections the school can offer.

Walker said he was told he could change his major to print journalism and graduate with no conflict, but with a print degree Walker would lose the opportunity to create a Mayborn-influenced demo reel – a tool many deem necessary to break into the competitive broadcast job market. “[The class] would give me a feel in front of a camera and how to set up getting interviews, so I’d be better prepared to get a job,” Walker said.

“If I’m able to present myself, I feel like it’d be a lot easier to obtain a job rather than just saying, ‘Here, I have a degree.’”

Walker was pragmatic from the moment he knew he would have to drop one of the two things

he loved the most. But the emotional rollercoaster remained in full swing.

“I was thinking either I would graduate and have a degree with no purpose, or I’d have to quit football to pursue education, not have a way to finance it and end up losing both,” Walker said. “I didn’t know how to react to it at first. I was angry for a little bit about the whole situation, I was sad because I didn’t know how things were going to turn out and then confused with what I was going to do next.”

Bad timing Garza said she and Walker have been discussing how the pursuit of a broadcast journalism major with a full football schedule could cause a collision course since last spring. Before then, Walker had spoken with different advisors, who he said never warned him.

“That’s whenever I first had issues setting up classes for the fall,” Walker said. “I had to switch classes around, which ultimately pushed my graduation back.”

And the timing for Walker couldn’t have been worse.

He had been a left guard for Mean Green football since coming to UNT as a freshman the summer of 2013. He arrived as a highly-recruited prospect out of the Houston area, ranked as a Top-100 recruit by the Houston Chronicle in 2012 and one of only three players to be named a unanimous pick to the 23-5A first team.

This early success led Walker to believe he had a chance in pursuing something few athletes have been able to do – a professional football career.

“When you have your name in the Houston Chronicle, you feel like, ‘Ok, I have a shot after college,’” Walker said. “But when you get to college, everybody’s on that same level. It’s not just like you’re the best where you’re at anymore.

You’re in a group of people that are just as good as you are.”

Walker redshirted his freshman year, and never played a single snap in either of the following two seasons. But there was a moment during the 2015 season when Walker believed he had a chance to resurrect his career – Oct. 10, 2015.

Walker was one of many football players who was shell-shocked by the 66-7 Homecoming loss to Portland State University, which resulted in the firing of former head coach Dan McCarney.

The team was floundering, but Walker knew a change at the top meant a golden opportunity to reinvigorate himself on the gridiron.

But the stars did not align in Walker’s favor.

“I felt like it was a chance for me to present myself again and make myself a new person and show the coaches that I should move up on the depth chart,” Walker said. “But at the same time the new coaches were coming in, it was the exact same time the whole class schedule thing started happening.”

Walker never experienced a full spring practice under new head coach Seth Littrell and only participated in off-season workouts before making his decision.

But even if he had gotten the chance to turn his football career around, Walker knew he had

to prioritize.

“The thing that helped me make the decision was, under any circumstance, NFL or not, football is going to be temporary,” Walker said.

“Either I could have gotten hurt in practice during the spring, or I could have not gone to the NFL after college, then I’ll have only played two years.”

Financial concerns Losing the privilege to play was only half of Walker’s struggle. At the end of the spring semester, Walker’s football scholarship will be voided, leaving him to fend for himself on tuition costs.

“Football was the only real way I had to come to college, financially,” Walker said. “I wasn’t going to be able to come to a four-year university right out of high school if I didn’t have football.”

Finances also created a temporary rift between Walker and his immediate family. Being a firstgeneration college student, Walker said he comes from a family that has experienced a lot of debt in the past.

“At first, the only thing they saw was, ‘If you quit football, how are you going to pay for it?’”

Walker said. “So a lot of the responses I got were, ‘You should stay in football anyway and just graduate, then come back afterward and get a degree that you actually want.’”

And they weren’t the only ones laying options on the table. David Bekker, assistant director of student-athlete services, said the option of getting a different journalism degree wouldn’t have suited Walker.

“He could just do the regular journalism and I don’t think there would be any conflict. But it’s not the pinnacle, and I sense Dom has talent,” Bekker said. “I think he needs to have a reel and hands-on experience if he wants to go into reporting.”

Bekker’s job is to understand student-athletes and their intense workloads – something Walker said his parents couldn’t quite grasp. While Walker said he’s had cousins who were former collegiate football players in similar situations, he’s the only student-athlete in his immediate family.

“It was hard for them to understand,” Walker said. “But for them, the biggest thing they saw was that I was going to have to start paying for college, and that wasn’t a decision that they wanted to have to make.”

Walker said his family supports him, but he is on his own financially. He said he’s applied for nearly 30 scholarships and has already received one from the Mayborn.

He is also applying for multiple jobs, but that comes with its own set of hurdles. He doesn’t own a car, meaning many places Walker has applied to are gas stations and restaurants within walking distance of the UNT campus. And then there are student loans.

“If I had stayed in football, finishing school, I would have been debt-free,” Walker said. “But I’m putting myself now in a situation where I’m going to have that type of responsibility.”

Looking forward It’s been just over a month since Walker made his decision, and he said he is now at peace with

it all.

He’s still enrolled in 15 hours of classes, like he has been every fall and spring he’s been at UNT, and is on track to graduate next spring with his B.A in broadcast journalism with minors in Spanish and social science.

That’s not to say it hasn’t been a tough pill to swallow. The last month for the former offensive lineman is something he said he doesn’t want any future student-athlete to ever experience.

Unfortunately, there’s not much to suggest change is imminent, according to Bekker.

“If it’s a whole college and just one or two students, they’re probably not going to do much about it,” Bekker said. “And it’s not that they’re mean – it’s funding and resources. They don’t have enough justification to make a big change.“ Garza said Walker is only one of two student athletes to ever have this conflict. The other is also a football player – a freshman still too early in his coursework to understand Walker’s situation.

Senior associate athletic director of student services Cinnamon Sheffield said what bothers her the most about this is how unpredictable coursework can be. According to Garza, the amount of sections in upper-level broadcast journalism classes fluctuates from semester to semester.

“It’s a bigger issue across the board, but I don’t know if you can make one big swoop across campus and fix it,” Sheffield said. “Because next year or two years from now, maybe the courses he can’t take now will be available.”

Still, Sheffield said she thinks one student being put in this predicament is one too many.

“When you come here to major in journalism and then play football, your whole world is disrupted because of the options changing,” Sheffield said. “It’s frustrating to see that a student has to make that choice. And that’s a tough choice.”

Walker said he wants to send a message to future student-athletes to do their own research, regardless of what they’re being told.

“Coaches will tell you everything will be alright because that’s what they know,” Walker said. “A bunch of people didn’t know this would happen to me when I came here. From a coaching standpoint, they thought everything was going to be fine, until this situation came up. Doing research on your own will be something that helps [future] students out.”

As challenging as it’s been, Walker has continued to mount support for his decision, from both the Mayborn and the athletics department.

Above all, Walker is embracing the challenge with open arms and has confidence he will come out wearing a green cap and gown, in prime position to make his mark.

“I feel like finishing won’t be a problem,” Walker said. “I just know that making this choice, and it was a hard choice to make, that I’m going to start off in a situation that I wouldn’t have been in if I had stayed in football.”

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