1. College Spotlight

2. Location: Denton, TX Located just north of Dallas, TX 270 miles or 4 hours from Humble/Kingwood

3. Colors Green & White “Mother Nature is kind to those who wear her colors.”

4. Academics College of Arts & Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Engineering College of Information College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism College of Music College of Public Affairs & Community Service College of Visual Arts & Design Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism Honors College

5. Mascot Scrappy the Eagle

6. Hand Signal – Eagle Claw Hold up your fist. Make a "V" for Victory using your pointer and middle fingers, Extend your thumb and curl your fingers slightly towards your palm.

7. Homecoming Parade

8. Talons Spirit organization in charge of keeping the spirit and traditions alive at UNT.

9. Tug The first motorized bell in college history! Driven by the Talons Spirit group.

10. Boomer The cannon is fired by the Talons cannon crew to signal UNT touchdowns, kick-off, half-time, and the end of home football games as well as special occasions such as University Day. Boomer is a Civil War replica, modeled after cannons originally used by confederate cavalry.

11. The Green Machine The 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan is driven at home football games, parades and other special occasions by the Talons spirit group.

12. Lighting of McConnell Tower The Talons turn on the lights after all North Texas varsity team victories. After evening home football games, Talons lead the victory march from Fouts Field to the tower. The Talons lead the crowd in singing the alma mater and the UNT Fight Song. The lights are also turned on for special occasions.

13. Famous Alumni UNT is well known for its music programs and has several successful musical alumni including Norah Jones, the Eli Young Band, and Don Henley!

14. Sources DallasNews.com TownMapUSA.com UNT.edu