https://www.jayaruddphoto.com/home daily 1.0 2026-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/884cf383-9b46-4acc-91a0-79fa142faf9b/RUDDFIRSTDRAFT11.JPG https://www.jayaruddphoto.com/sports daily 0.75 2026-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/1dd85c6d-3b04-4f58-b1bc-1ed9339493d0/RUDDFIRSTDRAFT04.jpg Action A basketball game with a player in a white and green uniform jumping and reaching for the basketball near the hoop, while another player in a black and orange uniform defends. Spectators sit in the background, and cheerleaders stand on the sidelines. https://www.jayaruddphoto.com/about daily 0.75 2026-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/ce11e9ab-3458-4285-b3ff-3ff2f0726188/DSCF9285.jpg https://www.jayaruddphoto.com/photojournalist daily 0.75 2026-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/3999d725-b3e3-421a-911e-80920b4be047/03+RUDD+SDA1+ART+WALK+1247.jpg Self Directed Singles Protest organizers who requested to remain anonymous, share their opening remarks as the protest reached the admin building courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/6360eb08-1309-4ee8-9705-1b92788a7f04/4+RUDD+SDA1+ART+WALK+1248.jpg Self Directed Singles A University of North Texas who asked to stay anonymous, holds their sign as protesters gathered at the admin building. Students also painted their faces as a sign of their artistic freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/50044e99-a9cf-4252-aab7-28bb5cf20087/DSC01974.jpg Self Directed Singles Game On - University of North Texas juniors Joshua J (green shirt) and Chris B (red shirt) play Dragon Ball FighterZ in the Syndicate above Union Burger on Wednesday evening in Denton, Texas. Students can check out television spaces in the Syndicate to connect devices and spend free time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/4f127ddf-fa9b-4ec7-9a29-73e9a895ab4d/DSC01978.jpg Self Directed Singles Harmony - Mia Rodriguez, a junior at the University of North Texas, relaxes on a swing outside the administration building after a long day of classes in Denton, Texas. Warmer spring weather has begun to settle into the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/27f00e81-b7aa-435f-a5c8-1fcc595abeea/RUDD+PJC6+ZEN+01+0234.jpg Self Directed Singles Can't leave on a miss - University of North Texas students Gunner Talbot and Simon Mejia end their practice outside of Pohl Rec Center. Talbot prepares to shoot a free throw after telling Mejia "I can't leave on a miss." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/c47d6e55-d849-4a54-afc0-f7c8b884e53a/DSC02940.jpg Self Directed Singles Matcha in Peace - Barista Iliana Hopkins, prepares the Butter Begonia Matcha at the Brown Thumb, Wednesday evening. The Brown Thumb combines matcha and plants to give the community a place to relax and restore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/123e2d7e-a6e7-4e41-9ec1-2789323c49df/DSC02686.jpg Self Directed Singles Just Enjoy It - Darleen Dupree sits and waits as students load onto the bus from the University Union bus loop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/04a628d2-1231-4509-9b0d-0dd58fef76b3/DSC08938.jpg Self Directed Singles School's Out - The University of North Texas remained closed Wednesday, January 29, following the snowstorm over the weekend. This was the third day that UNT stayed closed due to road conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/54b6a97f-8b89-466f-a5b4-a44a9b7518a2/DSC02700-2.jpg Self Directed Singles Fashionably Late - Denton resident Ethan Belcon smiles while looking at a photo taken by a friend on N Locust St in Denton Square. Belcon and friends worked on outfits for modeling, using the Square as a place for photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/44f7e608-b86d-42e5-8643-b8a7bb17947c/PJC6+ZEN+03+0236-1.jpg Self Directed Singles Cactus Crossing - Denton residents Quinn Powers, Ryan Ondich, and Kevin Mesita walk along the square past Free Play's desert mural. Monday's sunshine allowed many residents to enjoy walks along the square as the city prepares for the spring. https://www.jayaruddphoto.com/bull daily 0.75 2026-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/1778206888498-XUJJ2YNX45QHPNL0TQAD/DSC02034.jpg Night of the Bull Let's Get It Started - The Professional Bull Riders Showcase host gets the crowd hyped to begin the first ride at Cowtown Coliseum on April 2. He and 3 bull fighters are appointed to Fort Worth by PBR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/10cbd548-6d33-4e18-a543-bbdec6882c54/DSC02052.jpg Night of the Bull Rookie vs Vet - Ednei Camnihas takes his go at rookie bull, Hilton 180k at Cowtown Coliseum in Ft Worth, TX. Caminhas is the oldest rider on the Professional Bull Riders roster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/1716ad04-b63b-43a4-af50-5556ad3b5911/DSC02114.jpg Night of the Bull 8 seconds of Glory - Vinicius Pinheiro Correa celebrates after being the first rider to complete the eight second buck off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/1778292624355-M5H8HAH2K8D78KEUC1EM/DSC02007.jpg Night of the Bull Bucked Up - Wyatt Rogers starts off strong on a bucking bull in the first round of the PBR Showcase in Ft Worth, TX. 30 riders competed for a top six spot to move to round two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/1778292472331-QEME8XUGNGRO8VSK8CZF/DSC02095.jpg Night of the Bull Bucked Off - Josh Alexander is bucked off early during round one of the PBR Showcase in Ft Worth, TX. Alexander's ride did not get him enough points to move onto the next round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/9d5bfad9-5901-46d5-8fc2-078a8f17e7d1/DSC02073.jpg Night of the Bull The Calm Before the Storm - Eric Novoa sattles up for his first ride during the first round of the PBR Showcase in Ft Worth, TX. Novoa was bucked off in 6.29 seconds against bull Revolver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/1778207585618-Z57KRF7W2YZ2OA8W156W/DSC01987.jpg Night of the Bull PBR bull rider begins his eight second ride at the PBR Showcases at Cowtown Coliseum on April 2nd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/a74f319b-b311-457d-9afb-f1b8fff811af/DSC02127.jpg Night of the Bull Taking Home The Win - Jean Carlos Teodoro celebrates his first place finish at the PBR Showcase at Cowtown Coliseum. Teodoro completed all of his rides and scored an 86.50 in the Championship round to take home the win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/1778292524222-4K01AVR8GWMA2BY71TWD/DSC02042.jpg Night of the Bull HEYYY! - Cowtown Coliseum bull fighters try to calm a bull down, following a ride. PBR Bullfighters help distract bulls to get riders out of the pit safely. https://www.jayaruddphoto.com/gallery daily 0.75 2026-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/766549c6-9df4-4e5b-ab34-3e2c4e7de74b/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+1.jpg Grad Life The Subject - University of North Texas senior, Makena Parker, glances at the camera while at Willis Library. Throughout her last 3 years here, she says she felt like she lived here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/95e253c5-e0c9-4917-86f0-9adf8118b733/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+2.jpg Grad Life Show and Tell - During what Makena calls a "brain break”, she shares a TikTok with her friends Paige Murray and Mackenzie. The breaks are needed as she prepares for a 200-question final for her Chemistry class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/8ada4708-e902-45bf-bd4a-ff66eecf3f1f/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+3.jpg Grad Life Everything New - Makena is in the middle of redoing her own apartment, where everything is now new. After her ex took everything, she got her own vacuum to use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/e5da7489-59b7-43a8-940d-6f3419a54f49/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+7.jpg Grad Life Free Time - Makena is the Guest Experience supervisor at Andy B's in Denton, TX. During her shift, she is considered the "fun" manager, always trying out the new shipment of prizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/498bed65-636a-47d0-ba3c-95c6e47df173/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+8.jpg Grad Life Makena and another manager, Jonah Lawrence, look to solve an issue with tip-outs while closing. Staff such as the servers get tipped out every night, so money always has to add up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/e64a0494-a2eb-4204-8f29-5f25360241fd/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+9.jpg Grad Life Tip Out - Makena changed to pen and paper after the money did not add up on the computers for the tip-out. As a manager, they add the tip out to be dispersed to servers and any other staff with money under their name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/2a6a98a6-244e-43d4-b083-1bff4b27043d/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+10.jpg Grad Life Walk Through - Makena gives front desk host Genny a walkthrough prior to ending sales at 10 pm. As manager, her responsibilities to closing consist of walking through the front desk, kitchen, and game room room to make sure they are good to close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/ccd25ec3-4162-47cb-bf68-1573c26b94ec/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+06.jpg Grad Life Awkarddd - Makena and her dog Kona share the floor as another TikTok is being recorded. Kona releases some excitement after being chased by her brother, Sosa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/00d9e31f-1ddc-4e43-9e41-48d14fd3d084/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+07.jpg Grad Life A girl and her Cat - Makena holds her cat Moe for a TikTok at her apartment on a Monday morning. She has called herself a crazy animal lady, but some beg to differ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/5bbcb833-4033-477f-b03f-92727eda17e9/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+11.jpg Grad Life About That Time - Makena Parker will be a part of the University of North Texas, Spring 2026 class, graduating in May. Being only 21 years old and finishing her degree has been one of her biggest accomplishments in life, she says. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69727c327f8c445a727bb667/42b3fe8d-a446-479c-9618-c5788dcd0da1/RUDD+01+SDA+4+AGRADLIFE+IMAGE+12.jpg Grad Life Masters? YES! - Makena will be an upcoming bachelor’s graduate but has also been accepted into her program’s master’s program, a part of the Class of 2028. She is one of 16 students accepted out of 150+ applicants.