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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Seasonal changes

Seasonal changes

November 1, 2016

We're about a month into fall, and, surprisingly, it's feeling a bit like it in Texas. I love fall. I love the warm, autumn colors, the robust and comfortable food, and the warm, cozy knits and comfortable...

The fear of trying things alone

The fear of trying things alone

September 26, 2016

Last week, my friend and I agreed to go to a stand-up paddleboarding yoga class that evening. Neither of us had been before, but as the class time inched closer and closer, she was no where to be found...

Fall into fitness

Fall into fitness

September 17, 2016

I've never had a consistent workout schedule. I've always thought, "Oh, I don't have time to workout," or "I don't want to tether myself to a schedule." Working out for me was always more of a chore...

Lost in a sea of everything

Lost in a sea of everything

September 7, 2016

Note: For the last several months, I put my blog on hiatus because of a problem near and dear to every journalist: writer's block. Originally my blog was conceived as a lifestyle blog centered on tips,...

Lessons from the football field

Lessons from the football field

December 8, 2015

Most people who know me know that I am a die hard fan of my alma mater Baylor University. Well this weekend, I woke up Saturday morning to my Bears being down by 20 points to UT and our third quarterback...

Reflecting, planning for a more intentional year

Reflecting, planning for a more intentional year

November 30, 2015

This weekend marked the beginning of Advent. For Catholics, it's the beginning of the liturgical year when we are encouraged to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ through self-reflection and...

Planner Planning for 2016

Planner Planning for 2016

November 25, 2015

In January, my very first blog post was about my 2015 planner picks. Unfortunately, most of the planners on my list had been sold out, and I was still new to the whole world of planners and planner decorating....

Starbucks red cup reaction is madness

Starbucks red cup reaction is madness

November 16, 2015

I've always been a fan of Starbucks. I think they've done a great job with their hot and cold cups, especially around Christmas, and, despite the copious amounts of syrup put in their drinks, they've come...

The Changing Leaves

The Changing Leaves

November 9, 2015

We're finally getting some of that colder weather even though it's November, and we haven't seen temperatures reach even the 50's yet. Somewhere on my bucket list is to take a trip to a part of the US...

Well hello Fall, please stay awhile

Well hello Fall, please stay awhile

October 12, 2015

The last week was absolutely wonderful weather-wise. I forget how nice it feels after an entire summer of 100 degree weather to get some reprieve, even if it's just weather in the 60's. It's also finally...

FitBit Adventures

FitBit Adventures

September 29, 2015

At the beginning of the school year, I bought myself a Fitbit to see just how pathetically inactive I am and to motivate myself to be more fit. It's been about a month since I started using my Fitbit,...

Writing, science and Oliver Sacks

Writing, science and Oliver Sacks

September 7, 2015

My parents rarely make note of anything I write unless I bring it to their attention, but whenever they do, they remark that they have no idea where I got my ability to pen words on paper (figuratively,...

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