Konner Buchal sits on a bench outside the Denton County Courthouse
Konner Buchal reviews notes on his laptop in Wooten Hall at the University of North Texas before a political science exam.
Konner Buchal prepares for his Spanish 2050 exam on his laptop in his living room in Denton, Texas, May 2, 2026. He will present his student ID for verification before beginning the exam.
Konner Buchal’s bedroom desk is cluttered with notebooks and cables in Denton, Texas, May 2, 2026. Photo by Sharron Jordan.
Konner Buchal pushes a lawn mower across his front yard in Denton, Texas, wearing Crocs and shorts,
Konner Buchal cooks rice at his stove in his apartment in Denton, Texas, during a break between gaming sessions
Konner Buchal holds a customer’s finished plate while working his shift at Texas Roadhouse
Konner Buchal laughs with his friends on the court at The Picklr in Denton, Texas, with Angel Estrada on the left and Christian Becker on the right.
Konner Buchal, president of the University of North Texas pickleball club, checks in members at The Picklr in Denton, Texas, before their final club meeting of the spring semester,
Konner Buchal reaches to return a shot during an indoor pickleball match at The Picklr
Konner Buchal is shown in a dramatic portrait outside his garage in Denton, Texas, with a single light source illuminating his face before a two-mile run.
Konner Buchal rests on his front lawn after a two-mile run and a pickleball session, catching his breath beside his phone.