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Kokila Indian Cuisine 909 Ave. C Denton BY JEPH BURTON
Contributing Writer The shopping center on the corner of Interstate Highway 35’s access road and Avenue C is a potholed mass of crammed parking spaces and dingy buildings. Though certainly not picturesque, the center does house some tast y restaurants, and Kok ila Indian Cuisine is no exception. The décor is sparse and the seating is plentiful and comfortable, but the first thing we noticed upon walking into this Indian restaurant was how utterly cold it was. We didn’t know whether the heat was turned off or perhaps broken, but either way, it did not
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make for a good first impression. Waters were brought to our table, but no d r i n k or food suggestions were made by the lone server/host/cashier. Still, a look over the massive selection of entrees (also available online at www.kokilausa.com) kept our hopes up. We started with the chicken pakora appetizer: boneless bits of chicken coated in a light, fluffy batter and deep-fried. The wonderful texture gave way to steaming hot meat — a testament to its freshness and the promptness of its delivery to our table — and a surprisingly spicy kick at the end, thankfully assuaging the cold of the room. Kicking off what would become a fabulous meal were a couple of orders of roti, an Indian flat bread resembling a pita but crispier and lighter, and sides of sweet tamarind and refreshing mint sauces. Jeph followed up with an order of goat biryani: huge hunks of bone-in goat meat served in a single bowl with heaping mounds of seasoned basmati rice and freshly diced onions. A side of sauce, salty and robust, complemented the dish fantastically, but the goat seemed a bit overcooked and tough. And although it is typically a fatty meat, Jeph had a hard time finding any bit he could actually get through entirely. Melissa had the garlic chicken curry, a hefty bowl of steaming hot, golden-brown chicken in a rich creamy curry sauce. The garlic was far from overpowering and went well with the serverrecommended garlic naan bread:
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The goat biryani is a goat dish cooked in basmati rice with special herbs and spices. The dish is served a la carte with raita and curry sauce for $10.95. another Indian flatbread, but a bit thicker than roti. For the masochist’s pallet, treat yourself to an order of chicken 65. What the 65 stands for is yet unclear, but the menu describes it simply as “boneless chicken sautéed in yogurt and spices.” What it doesn’t tell you is that these spices are nuclear — it was one of the spiciest foods we’d ever tasted, but it tasted so good that we couldn’t stop eating it. Flavors of peanut and jalapeño and the smoking of our own tongues as they caught fire filled
our mouths and left us wanting more. We made it through Cleanliness about half or less than Service half of each dish, with Affordability each order averaging Atmosphere around $8 per entrée, a nd we i ncrea si ng ly Food Quality felt it was money well spent. There is a lot to try on this you’re looking for an inexpensive menu, and everything was good but distinctive meal. Just bring your coat if you go if not great. It’s an affordable spot that any time soon. Kokila at 909 Ave. C is one of two would be good for a night when pizza and burgers have just lost locations. Scope out the menu at that magic they once had, or if www.kokilausa.com.
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Clooney’s latest film soars ‘Up in the Air’ By Charlie R all Intern
“Up in the Air� is beautiful. The latest from director Jason Reitman (“Juno,� “Thank You for Smoking�), it stars George Clooney (“Ocean’s 11�) as an aging counselor flown in by corporate offices to lay off their employees. He lives what most would consider an empty, miserable life: firing strangers for a living, thriving off in-flight cocktails and Hilton breakfast buffets and calling American Airlines business class l home. Clooney’s company pairs him with a young, spiteful college graduate played by Anna Kendrick (“Twilight�) to travel the country on a firing spree because of the recession. Meanwhile, Clooney leads on a traveling love affair and works towards his ultimatum: 10 million frequent flyer miles.
The writing is clever and engrossing. Reitman slowly paints a complex portrait of each character while still delivering his witty oneliners made infamous in “Juno.� The film centers on Clooney and Kendrick’s journeys, but draws out a number of subplots underneath each character dealing with love, death, commitment, hope and maturation.
Reitman tones down his style with methods far more subtle than his past films. The presentation of Clooney’s character is reminiscent of Aaron Eckhart in “Thank You for Smoking,� but lacks the crass humor apparent in Reitman’s previous films. He loves to fabulously exploit the contradicting lives of smooth talking, debonair corporate men and the intricacies of seemingly simple midwestern life. The cinematography of the film surpasses that of any other this year. Only a team like this could turn the betrothed, dull environment of an airport into a beautiful setting of love and tragedy. Above all, “Up in the Air� incites serious thinking, lingering long after you leave the theater. The film offers a fresh perspective on the current economic situation, a personal view not based on numbers that you can relate to. Reitman brings up some
interesting questions about the ethics of jobs, love and family matters. “Up in the Air� is worth the trip to the movies. It is smart, funny, fluid, and emotional. However, its weight and depressing ending might not
be exactly what you want to watch around the holidays. The film opens today.
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Top 10 movies, 2000-2009
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004)
When making this list, I never needed to second-guess what my top choice would be. From the moment I saw Michel Gondry’s endlessly clever, brutally honest romantic comedy, I knew it was a movie that would stay with me forever. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet were never better as Joel and Clementine, the couple at the center of this twisty tale. After their breakup, Joel goes to have all memories of the relationship erased, but realizes halfway through the process that he’d rather have his mental mementos than nothing at all. It’s a great movie to watch at any stage in a relationship because it makes you appreciate what you have now, have had or will have in the future.
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“Almost Famous” (2000)
Essentially a biography about director Cameron Crowe’s days as a teenage Rolling Stone writer, his surrogate (Patrick Fugit) goes through everything we go through as kids: first love, betrayal, homesickness, the fear of the unknown and the music we fell in love with.
By Kip Mooney / Arts & Life Editor / OPINION
3 “WALL-E” (2008)
Yes, it’s another Pixar movie. The first half is a Chaplinesque silent comedy, and the second half is a scathing indictment of an obese, greedy America. Bridging these two parts is a lovely romance between two robots. The main character’s effervescent spirit keeps the movie from being bogged down by its occasionally preachy message. Andrew Stanton takes what should be for kids and transforms it into a work of art.
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7 “Before Sunset” (2004)
“Up” (2009) If the first 10 minutes of Pixar’s latest don’t move you to tears, you should see if there’s something wrong. More moving than an animated movie has any right to be, this is a tribute to sense of adventure in all of us.
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“The Dark Knight” (2008)
Comic book movies aren’t supposed to be this good. Sequels aren’t supposed to be this good. But Christopher Nolan’s massive hit takes everything to the next level. Of course Heath Ledger’s maniacal performance as the Joker deserves special praise, but it’s practically impossible to quibble with any other aspect of this crime epic. More than a movie, it’s an unstoppable force.
Nine years after their first meeting in “Before Sunrise,” Jesse and Celine reunite in Paris on a fluke and spend the next 80 minutes walking around the city and discussing their triumphs and regrets. It’s a movie solely carried on the honesty and believability of the two actors. It’s sad, funny and romantic, just like real life.
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“Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006)
Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy-war hybrid succeeds on both fronts. Curious Olivia retreats into her imaginary world to escape the horrors of her real life as the stepdaughter of one of Francisco Franco’s top generals. As the two worlds grow closer together, the movie becomes a thing of haunting beauty. And that’s just on a superficial level. The exquisite detail paid to every scene reveals the work of a diligent, passionate creator.
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10 “The Lord of the Rings” (2001-2003) “Children of Men” (2006) Bleak even by futuristic movie standards, this adaptation of P.D. James’ novel starts off with a bang — literally. As Clive Owen exits a coffeehouse, a bomb explodes and a lone survivor stumbles out carrying her now-severed arm. Things don’t get any cheerier from there, as Owen must safely transport the world’s only pregnant woman to a research facility. The film shows humanity at its lowest points, but ends with the hope that maybe the next generation will take us from what we are to what we could be.
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Though each movie is a bit too long, especially “Return of the King,” the entire trilogy is a towering achievement for any time period. Peter Jackson spared no expense in telling the epic saga of Middle Earth, and it shows in every carefully crafted frame. And he’s got 17 Oscars to prove it.
“Zodiac” (2007)
Defying convention that detective movies have to be straightforward — or even have a clear resolution — David Fincher’s lengthy but brilliant telling of the Zodiac Killer’s reign of terror in northern California is a movie that’s all about what remains unsaid, unsolved and unbelievable. Every detail strikes the right chord: The cinematography, lighting and sound all add to the sense of unease of the ’70s.
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N. Texas lights up for holiday season BY MORGAN WALKER Staff Writer
Ch r ist ma s is a rou nd t he corner. Once the lights are on the roof and the wooden cutout of Santa is placed in the yard, families gather in their cars to bask in the holiday spirit of neighboring Christmas displays. Here are some places to see holiday lighting in the Dallas-Fort Worth area:
Plano Houses of the Deerfield subdivision in Plano near Legacy Drive have entertained viewers with their lighting displays since 1986. Every year, Deerfield resident Scott Zephries coordinates his lights to music from a radio station, allowing viewers to watch lights dance to the tunes. As a separate service, the Party Animals Carriage Service offers carriage rides through Deerfield for the public from Dec. 5 to Dec. 30. Wagons seating 10 or less for a 30-minute ride are $85, and one hour is $135. The first reservation starts at 6 p.m., and the last leaves at 11:30 p.m. www.deerfieldplano.org
Corinth Those looking specifically for a house with lights synchronized to music don’t need to travel far down Interstate Highway 35E. The Whetstone Lights at 2704 Whetstone Drive in Corinth operate Sundays through Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Christmas Day from 6 p.m. to midnight. To get the full effect with the music, set your radio station to 107.3 FM when you arrive. www.whetstonelights.com
Flower Mound Those in the Flower Mound area can check out another house synchronized to music. Flower Mound Christmas, by residents Valerie and Harrison Ward, was inspired by the movie “Christmas Vacation.” The house, at 2117 Gisbourne Drive, is open until Jan. 1 and operates from 6 p.m. to 9 :30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Check out the event’s Facebook page, Fa ns of Flower Mound Christmas.
Frisco If houses don’t do enough to fix your holiday light craving, check out the Frisco Square just off the Dallas North Tollway. Christmas in the Square uses 100,000 lights, 9.1 miles of wiring and 5.5 miles of extension cords to complete its show. There is not only a light show — starting Dec. 11, there will be a number of activities, including carriage rides. On Dec. 12, Santa and his elves will arrive by parachute at 5:15 p.m.
Lewisville The city of Lewisville will celebrate its seventh-annual Holiday at the Hall festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Lewisville. Along with the holiday lights, check out a wide variety of displays including the Polar Ice Carving Village, Breakfast with Santa and a parade down Main Street. www.cityoflewisville.com Note: Houses will not operate under harsh weather conditions. Plan accordingly.
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Chocolate Holiday Treats
By Katie Grivna / Senior Staff Writer
Chocolate Cookie Bark This dessert takes you away from the normal holiday pie. Its few, inexpensive ingredients and quick preparation time make an ideal holiday treat for anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time for baking. The recipe serves about 14, depending on how large or small you prefer the pieces to be. Chocolate lovers beware: This cookie bark can be addicting. Ingredients: 10 Oreo cookies 2 tablespoons peanut butter 6 ounces white baking chocolate 8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
Directions: 1. Begin by separating the icing from the Oreo cookies. To do this, twist the chocolate parts of the cookie in opposite directions. Use a knife to scrape off the icing from one or both sides of the chocolate cookie. Do this for all 10 Oreo cookies. Crumble the cookies into small pieces and place in a bowl. 2. Place the white chocolate squares in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals so it doesn’t burn. Continue to melt the chocolate until it becomes creamy smooth. 3. Combine the peanut butter with the melted white chocolate, stirring until mixed. 4. Place the semisweet chocolate squares in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until melted. 5. Add half the crumbled Oreo cookies to the bowl with the melted white chocolate and
the other half to the melted semisweet chocolate, stirring until well combined. 6. On a wax-paper-lined cookie sheet, drop spoonfuls of each chocolate closely together on the pan, alternating the white chocolate with the semisweet. 7. Run a knife through the two chocolates, creating a marble-like swirling effect. 8. Refrigerate for about an hour or until the cookie bark is firm. 9. Break into pieces and serve.
[ In theaters today... ] By Kip Mooney / Arts & Life Editor / OPINION
“Armored”
“Brothers”
“Everybody’s Fine”
This heist-gone-wrong movie about armored truck drivers who steal the very loot they transport gives away every twist in the trailer.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays a man who takes care of family after his brother goes missing in Afghanistan. Things take a dark turn when Tobey Maguire returns home.
Robert De Niro’s kids ditch him on Christmas, and he goes to meet them in an effort to reconnect. Reviews say it’s so cliché that you should avoid the trip altogether.
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Holiday folk show hosts local groups B y Gr aciela R azo
personal and really connected with the songs,” Valdez said. “We Area bands will put Denton want people to be in touch with in t he Christ mas mood w it h the music itself and not have us as Saturday’s fifth annual upcoming individuals break into that.” He is also excited to see fellow holiday show, A Spune Christmas musicia ns Spook y Fol k play ’09. Nine folk groups will spread alongside the band. S p o o k y Fo l k s i n g e r a n d the cheer at 6 p.m. at Hailey’s at the show sponsored by Spune guitarist Kaleo Kaualoku said Productions, a local promoting, the band w ill pull out all the holiday stops, and its members producing and booking agency. To set the giving spirit of the are excited to play the event for season, free tacos and a Christmas the first time. “We m ig ht pu l l out a few sweater competition will set the surprises here and there, maybe night off for guests. “When we first started it, we a Christmas song or having some were just looking for an event to other bands come up and play a do around the holidays, some- song,” Kaualoku said. C a r r ie P u rc el l, a f a sh ion thing cheap and affordable,” said Lance Yocom, president of Spune. merchandising senior, is taking “It’s sort of an end-of-the-year friends to the show and said she expects a good time. office party.” Because it is a mostly acoustic To center on an independent folk theme, Yocom said bands folk show, the atmosphere will be were chosen for specific reasons pretty easygoing, Purcell said. “I love Denton live music, and and because they would provide I’ve always wanted to see Spooky an entertaining live show. Folk,” Purcell “We just said. “Plus, free selected some of food is always the newer bands a plus.” that have been W it h loc a l doi ng house bands, a shows and photo boot h have been i n When: by Va n it y the [do-it-yourSaturday, Dec. 5 St a nd, lo c a l self ] network,” d isc jockeys, Yocom said. Where: free tacos J u d s o n Hailey’s, 122 W. Mulberry St. a nd a n a rray Va ldez, singer of Chr ist mas a nd g u it a r i st Cost: sweaters, for band Baruch $5 for 21 and over Yo c o m s a i d the Scribe, said $7 for under 21 t he s how i s h i s a ud ie nc e shaping up can expect Doors open at 6 p.m. to be a good new i nst r uShow begins at 7 p.m. one. ments and More t ha n songs t h row n 20 0 people a re ex pected to into the mix. Sounds of the harp, chimes, attend. “The vibe definitely feels like bel ls a nd sa mpling w i l l g ive the Denton band a solid set, he there will be a bunch of people there,” Yocom said. “It’s looking said. “We t r y to keep it rea l ly like it’ll be a great amount.” Senior Staff Writer
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Police charge 3 more with hazing BY T.S. MCBRIDE
with the five suspects and 12 pledges found in the apartment, police UNT police have issued arrest warrants charged three more for Lewis, Bradford, and Kappa A lpha Psi Sneed, as well as Brown fraternity members and Petillo. with hazing following UNT Police first an earlier arrest of EMMANUEL arrested Bradford and members Terry Lewis, BRADFORD Lewis on charges of a graduate student, and hazing on Nov. 11 at Emmanuel Bradford, Lewis’s apartment at an engineering 816 N. Bell St. Police junior. also arrested Sneed at Jamal Petillo, an that time for evading undeclared junior, arrest. Charles Sneed, a crimPolice said that during inal justice senior, and the Nov. 11 raid, they Raymond Brown, an TERRY believe they interrupted engineering senior, LEWIS the second occurrence are being charged with of hazing. one count of hazing “Actually, the hazing alongside Bradford was in process we went and Lewis, who are to the apartment,” he being charged with said. “And there was two counts of hazing evidence at the scene without serious bodily to corroborate.” injury. Among the evidence The charges follow JAMAL taken was a wooden a two-week investi- PETILLO paddle with the Greek gation by UNT police, Deputy Chief Ed Reynolds said letters Zeta Upsilon emblazoned on it. Zeta Upsilon is the designaon Thursday. The investigation began after tion for the UNT chapter of the a Nov. 10 report from a student Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Bradford, Lewis and Sneed who said Lewis and Bradford had beaten and spanked him as part were released on bond the same day as the raid. of a fraternity initiation. The results of the investigaThe student requested that his identity be withheld, citing tion have been forwarded to the a fear of retribution from frater- Denton County district attorney. If the district attorney accepts nity members. “After we executed the search the charges, the students will be warrant, we were able to inter- tried, said Jamie Beck, first assisview the additional pledges tant criminal district attorney. The UNT Center for Student and fraternity members, and the investigation that followed Rights and Responsibilities is still resulted in us obtaining addi- carrying out its own investigation tional search warrants for the into the matter, said Maureen McGuinness, assistant vice presihazing,” Reynolds said. UNT police arrested Petillo dent for student development. The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity on Nov. 24, arrested Bradford for a second time on Nov. 25, will remain suspended during and arrested Lewis on Nov. 30. the course of the investigation. All three suspects have been Members of the fraternity are released on bail. Sneed and barred from meeting or participating in other fraternity activiBrown remain at large. The charges for Lewis and ties while the suspension is in Bradford carry a sentence of up effect. Representatives of the Kappa to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine Alpha Psi fraternity did not return or both. After conducting interviews calls by press time. Senior Staff Writer
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The 2009 One O’ Clock Lab Band, shown above in a summer performance, was nominated for two Grammy Awards on Thursday for its album “Lab 2009.” The UNT group was nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. The director, Steve Wiest, was nominated for Best Instrumental Composition.
One O’Clock Lab Band nets two Grammy nominations
CAROLYN BROWN Senior Staff Writer
Members of UNT’s One O’ Clock Lab Band will mingle w it h t he c ou nt r y ’s t op performers next month at the 52nd Grammy Awards. The group of jazz musicians will attend the ceremony in Los A ngeles next Ja nua r y a f ter nett ing t wo nominations this week. “It’s an incredible thrill,” Wiest said. “It’s an incredible recognition of the hard work the students do throughout the year, and it also sends a clear message to the world as to the level of our program here.” The ba nd’s a lbum “Lab 2009” was nom i nated for Best La rge Ja zz Ensemble A lbum a nd ba nd director St e v e W ie s t w a s nom i-
nated for Best Instrumental Composition for “Ice-Nine,” which is also featured on the album. The nominations bring the band’s total Grammy nominations to six. About 200 ent r ies were submitted in each category, and five from each received nominations. The band worked last year on the album and picking out the nine pieces for the final product, he said. I n May t he mu sic ia n s made a professional-quality recording, which they sent to Grammy Board in August. The ba nd a lso sent out v ideo footage of its t i me in t he studio as pa r t of a ca mpa ig n to promote t he album. Jason Hausback, a music
per for ma nce g raduate st udent a nd t rombone player, said that he had to stay on his toes during the recording session. “It’s always a little nerve wracking because the microphone’s right there and it’s like, if you mess up, everybody else ha s to play it again,” he said. Hau sback sa id he w a s surprised when he heard the news of the nominations. “We got an email saying we got nominated for two Grammies and I was like, ‘Oh wa it, is t his a joke ? ’” he said. “It’s just a CD and I couldn’t believe it, and I’m still kind of in disbelief that we’re actually going to go to California for the show.” Sam Reid, a jazz studies sen ior a nd sa xophone
player, described last May’s two-day recording session as an intense bonding experience. “By t he end of t he recording session, it k ind of felt like climbing Mount Rainier,” he said. “The most enjoyable part was working with the guys in the band and the saxophone section to try and make something creative as cleanly and beautifully as we could.” Reid sa id he is look ing for ward to the band’s trip and hopes to run into some celebrities. “I had a crush on Christina Aguilera when I was 13, so maybe I can meet her,” he said. “I’d give her a card and say, ‘Hey, next time you need a saxophone player, I work for free.’”
Free H1N1 vaccines available to UNT, Denton community BY LISA GARZA
Contributing Writer The Denton County Health Department will offer a free H1N1 vaccination clinic Saturday at Discovery Park. The clinic will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be accessible to all Denton County residents who are part of the high-risk population.
At-risk populations include: • People between the ages of 6 months and 24 years • Pregnant women • People between the ages of 25 and 64 • Health care and emergency medical services personnel
Preparing for the worst
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Teen birth rates fuel sex-ed critics
Former UNT student Gloria Castillo, 19, pictured with boyfriend Andrew Kimberlin, is among many teen mothers in Texas. Recent data shows the state ranks third in teen pregnancies. The numbers stoke criticism of state policies that deny minors access to birth control without parental consent and require abstinence-based sex education. To read the full story, visit ntdaily.com
The department collaborated with UNT to organize the clinic after it anticipated a shortage of vaccines nationwide, said Luis Tapia, UNT emergency planning and management coordinator. “We thought about different strategies that would quickly and efficiently get the vaccine to students who choose to take advantage of the vaccine opportunity,” he said. Since Apri l, UNT Risk Management Services has been working closely with the health department on H1N1 preparation and response activities. Tapia said the clinic is one of the many combined efforts in response to the H1N1 threat. The number of students who have tested positive for Influenza
A has been closely monitored. “A positive test for Influenza A is a very strong indicator of H1N1,” Tapia said. “We thought it was appropriate that if a student did test positive for Influenza A to take the precautions as if they did have H1N1.” The vaccine will help prevent H1N1, but there is also another method. “Cover your coughs and sneezes, stay home if you’re sick, and always remember to wash your hands,” Tapia said. Jessica Bates, a visual art studies senior, said the clinic is a great effort that will help many people. “I have a few friends who suffered from H1N1, so it’s good that people can get these shots
free,” she said. “I’m not going to attend the clinic though because I’ve never gotten the flu, so I don’t think I need the vaccine.”
More vaccines on the way A shipment of H1N1 vaccines was originally expected to arrive earlier this fall for the Student Health and Wellness Center. The order, which is distributed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, has not been received. “We haven’t received any communication with regards to receiving the vaccine before the semester break at this time,” said Reggie Bond, the center’s director, in an email. The county health department will continue to receive vaccine shipments regularly.
favorite Pizza Barn, the group had decided to venture out and try a new place. “I swear it was the scariest moment of my life,” Karl Winsey, a friend of Danny's, recalled. “It was like we time-warped into Italy or something. The waiter came over and started talking in Italian! Um... what? I had no idea what to do.”
ADVERTISING CLASS TAKES ON LAW FIRM AS CLIENT
A local college advertising class is taking on the law. In fact, it’s an entire law firm! The creative class is spending their semester trying to help the lawyers get more business. “We just don’t get it,” said Brian Fats. “We really need some creative help around here. Although, we really look forward to seeing all their ideas and work, then crushing them with legal speak and jargon, making them change things that don’t matter and basically trying to water it down until it’s either not funny, not creative or interesting in any way.” After submitting their first round of ideas, the class has been drowned in edits and changes, while deadlines loomed and advertising oppor opportunities were missed. As Senior Cliff Runge commented, “It’s like they are worried about 7463) getting sued or something. Talk SGSME (6 M O T ” EN T V IP about paranoia.” BACK WH TEXT “ U N H S A C A Cliff is currently being $10 EXTR X T B O O KS sued for libel. GET YO U R T E
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ITALIAN 101 HELPS STUDENT ORDER PIZZA AT RESTAURANT
What began as a typical dining-out experience quickly turned into a scary situation yesterday when sophomore Danny Rivers and his friends realized that the Italian restaurant that they had chosen for lunch... was completely Italian-speaking. Looking for something more authentic than local
Fortunately for the group, Danny Rivers did. “I’ve been taking Italian 101 this semester,” Danny explained, “so I was pretty comfortable in that environenviron ment. Once I heard him say ‘amici’ I knew he wasn't mad at us or anything, so I just stuck with what I remembered... ‘saluti,’ ‘il mio nome è Danny,’ that kind of stuff.” After breaking the ice, Danny managed to tell the waiter that he and his friends wanted one very much good pizzas on the large. It was exactly what they received, much to everyone’s surprise. “It was a good day,” Danny added. “Professore Vacanti would've been proud of me. Or maybe I should say would’ve been feiro di me.” Professore Vacanti refused to comment.
FACULTY FOUND TAILGATTAILGAT ING BEFORE BIG EXAM
It was Thursday afternoon, hours before the big exam, and Professor Jay Limbaugh’s office was empty. As were Professor Rick Stein’s and Dr. Denise Carrol’s. Where was everyone during the last-minute question frenzy? Apparently, tailgating. According to Senior Ben Higgins, eight professors (including those mentioned above) were spotted in the faculty parking lot behind the school just after noon, watching football and playing hacky-sack. “They were freaking tailgating?” Ben exclaimed furiously. “Charcoal grill, coozies, Chinese horseshoes... the whole shebang! They're supposed to be helping ushere... not grilling hotdogs and high-fiving.” The faculty did not deny the claim. In fact, Art History professor Michael Fineman spoke with great liberty. “Did we eat too many Doritoes? Maybe. Throw a little Frisbee around? Sure. But teachers deserve to have a little fun too. And it’s not like it hurt
anyone,” said the 46 year-old Fineman. “In fact, I think the students should be thankful... I was so hungover the next day that I just gave everyone A’s anyway. I think it worked in their favor.” While students are demanding answers, there’s no word yet on how the school intends to respond. The matter is now in the hands of ChancelChancel lor Debra Pittman, who is rumored to have streaked through the tailgate earlier that day.
MONEY MASCOT FOUND BEATING THE CRAP OUT OF BOOK MASCOT
Sad news in local affairs today as officials seized a “money” mascot used to promote low prices at an off-campus bookstore after an incident involving its counterpart “book” mascot. Police reports indicate Money became agitated when confronted by Book on who was worth more. An altercation ensued that involved several blows to the head of Book and according to some witnesses, a flying dropkick off the ropes. While Book took the first swing, it was Money who finished it. Apparently, Money is always better than books. “It's not really a shock,” Sherrif Steven Kimbo stated at the press conference. “I don’t know of many books that people would prefer over straight cash money. Maybe a stack of inappropriate magazines or something, but not textbooks.” The Money mascot was released based on evidence proving it was right, while Book was thinking of hiding in a closet for the rest of its life hoping to be forgotten and never found.
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A frightening moment happened Saturday night as Freshman Dirk Polston pulled his last $20 bucks out of a local downtown ATM. His account balance was zero. “I swear there was $15,000 in there just a few months ago,” stammered the stunned student. “But I think I know where it went.” Dirk then rubbed his belly which was sticking out just a little below his shirt. In order to make it through the rest of the semester until his next loan kicks in, Dirk plans to sell everything he has on Ebay, sell his textbooks to the bookstore and mooch off his roommate for as long as he can.
AREA SENIOR GETTING REALLY GOOD AT WRITING ANSWERS ON TINY SCRAPS OF PAPER
Sixth-year senior Craig McGrott may not be good at a lot of things, but he’s the best there is when it comes to writing answers on tiny pieces of paper (commonly known as crib sheets). At least, according to the advertisement he ran on Facebook last week. “Look, everybody’s different,” Craig explained yesterday. “Some people are really smart. Others are just really good at tiny handwrithandwrit ing. That’s my gift. Wanna cheat and not get caught? Just call Craig ‘CribSheet’
McGrott!” While some considered the slogan gimmicky, the testimonials spoke for themselves. And there’s no cheating that.
STUDENT WANTS TO RENT EVERYTHING
Junior Mick McConnelly has decided that he will no longer buy anything. Instead, he says with confidence, “I’m gonna rent.” Mick tells the story of renting his apartment, which is “waaaaay cheaper than buying one”, which led to renting movies, renting cars and even renting his textbooks. “Once I found out I could rent textbooks, I was like, duh, this is the future.” While Mick hasn’t had much success, he’s determined to find a way. The Junior is currently negotiating rental agreements for food, tuition, back massages and toiletries. “If I could rent all that, I’m pretty certain I wouldn’t ever need a real job.” And if he does? “I’ll probably rent a guy to do that for me too.”
GREEK SYSTEM RUNNING OUT OF LETTER COMBINATIONS
Panic struck the heart of fraternities and sororities across the nation this week when word spread that the number of unique remaining Greek letter combinations was in critical condition. “Unfortunately, with the induction of our newest chapters, Mu Mu Mu and Psi Phi Pi, we’ve exhausted just about every option out there,” said National Greek Board President, Henry Boggins. “There were only about 18,000 possible letter combinations to begin with, so you had to know it was coming.”
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The Script: Painful and disappointing season Opinion BY ERIC JOHNSON Senior Staff Writer
When the Mean Green walked off the field after a Thursday night win on national television over Ball State University Sept. 3, emotions and expectations ran high. Since that time, there has been one constant to describe the UNT football season: heartbreaking. After six losses by a touchdown or less, the nation’s seventh youngest team has gained the experience necessary for growth. “The adversity this season will make these young men better fathers, better husbands, and better people, and that is what is most important to us,” head coach Todd Dodge said.
Offense leads the way: UNT had the No. 1 rushing offense in the Sun Belt Conference and also finished in the top-30 nationally, averaging more than 185 yards per game. The biggest bright spot this season for the Mean Green was the emergence of sophomore sensation, running back Lance Dunbar. The “Green Blur” started only eight games this season but finished in the top-10 in the country in rush yards, yards per carry and touchdowns. He proved he was next in a great line of running backs with his 1,378 yards and 19 touchdowns. He should be the focal point of this offense for the next two years. The Mean Green also bolstered one of the deepest receiving corps in its history. Junior college transfers Jamaal Jackson and Michael Outlaw and
true freshman Darius Carey, made an instant impact. Jackson led the conference in receptions and receiving touchdowns and finished third in receiving yards. Outlaw and Carey finished in the top-10 in all three categories as well. Quarterback Riley Dodge faced the normal freshman struggles while making the adjustment to the college level and had to fight through several injuries. He will need to take better care of the ball down the line after throwing 15 interceptions this season, but he did have his bright moments. The former stand out at Southlake Carroll High School was twice named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week while accounting for 2,438 yards and 14 touchdowns, including a seven-touchdown performance against Western Kentucky University. He finished third in the conference with 244 yards per game of total offense. The only loss from the offense next season will be right guard Tyler Bailey from an offensive line that allowed only 12 sacks this season, eight fewest in the country.
Defense’s up and down season: After holding Ball State University to 10 points and Ohio University to 13 points in regulation, the defense allowed at least 33 points for seven straight games. It struggled to get pressure on the quarterback and did not force turnovers, but did come back to life down the stretch. A secondary that had been picked apart for weeks allowed
only 84 and 85 passing yards to Florida International University and Army respectively, and it had three interceptions in the season finale. Injuries cost the defense two of its three starting linebackers and its senior leadership when Tobe Nwigwe and Kylie Hill were lost for the season. Sophomore’s Royce Hill and Brandon Akpunku led the defensive unit with Hill leading the team in interceptions and Akpunku leading in sacks. The duo will need to continue their growth for the defense to continue its improvement next season. The Mean Green will open next season on the road against the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Atlantic Division champion, Clemson University.
Best Moment: Riley Dodge’s four yard touchdown pass to Outlaw in the fourth quarter of the Ball State game that gave the Mean Green the lead for good in its season opening win.
Worst Moment: Senior kicker Jeremy Knott’s 33-yard field goal attempt blocked late in the fourth quarter of the Army game. The blocked kick would lead to a 55-yard run by Black Knights quarterback Trent Steelman that set up an Army touchdown and another frustrating loss for UNT.
Team MVP: The “Green Blur” His 1,378 yards, 19 touchdowns and consistent explosive plays led the way for an exciting offense. As a full-time starter next season, Dunbar could challenge the school record of 1,801 yards set by Jamario Thomas in 2004.
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Lance Dunbar, a sophomore running back, breaks away with the ball during an Oct. 31 game, putting the Mean Green down the field and closer to victory against Western Kentucky University.
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