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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

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UT System postpones commencement, requires students to leave residence halls

March 17, 2020

Students without alternative housing options will be accommodated on case-by-case basis Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect new guidance from University Housing In a letter addressed...

Students listen as SG President Ayoub Mohammed gives updates on COVID-19. Photo by Cindy Folefack | Editor-in-Chief

Students launch petition, UTD suspends mandatory attendance in response to coronavirus

March 11, 2020

Petition to move to online classes receives over 13,000 signatures, university says there are no plans to close campus UTD students are taking matters into their own hands after several cases of the...

One professor said that the practice of banning tech in class may actually be ableist. Photo by Bhavan Mehta | Mercury Staff

Tech Bans in Classes May Impede Learning

January 27, 2020

Majority of students surveyed use electronic devices to take notes Walk into any campus classroom and you’re bound to see seats filled with students and desks filled with laptops or tablets for...

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Graphics Editor

‘They ruined their life by doing this’

November 11, 2019

Students, ex-member talk about experiences with Elohim Bible Study Club Editor’s Note: Christy’s name has been changed to protect her identity due to fear of retribution from church members. Editor's...

Tryouts for “Rocket League” will be held Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Photo by Mercury Staff

Esports to Add ‘Rocket League’ Team to Roster

October 28, 2019

The esports department announced the addition of a "Rocket League" team to the official varsity roster, making it the fourth esports team in the athletics department. “Rocket League” is a game...

UTD Mock Trial members argued their cases in front of judges at the tournament. Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Mock Trial Takes First at Annual Tournament

October 28, 2019

A UTD mock trial team went undefeated and finished in first place with a perfect ballot at their latest tournament. The team competed at the Bulldog Brawl against four other teams from two other universities,...

Photo by Esther Mathew | Mercury Staff

‘It Allows Us to Have Our Own Heritage, Our Own Pride’

October 28, 2019

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the number of Native American students at UTD. The Mercury regrets this error. While some UTD students celebrated a recent...

Students at ATEC's Game Lab playtest early versions of their video game projects. Photo by Ryan Magee | Video Editor

Game Space: What It’s Like to Create Games at UTD

October 14, 2019

If you’ve ever seen a cool game come out of ATEC, chances are it was made in Game Lab. Game Lab brings enthusiastic students from different disciplines together into a bustling classroom...

Photo by Medha Somisetty | Mercury Staff.

Reports of gunmen at Northside complex spark concern

September 20, 2019

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. A representative from the Richardson Police Department confirmed no gunmen were found at the Northside apartment complex...

Photo by Cindy Folefack | Mercury Staff

UTD Opens New Center for Asian Studies

September 15, 2019

Center to collaborate with the Crow Museum of Asian Art to promote academic interest of Asian culture In an effort to increase interest and develop a higher understanding of Asian culture, UTD has...

Political science professor Thomas Gray said that while the new law is meant to deter crime, it may not hold up in court. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Texas Passes Law Against Unsolicited Lewd Photos

September 15, 2019

Offense becomes misdemeanor under new law, carries up to $500 fine A Texas law was passed this month outlawing sending unsolicited lewd photos electronically, but has the potential to be challenged...

Campus organizations Deeds Not Words and Democratic Socialists attended the Sept. 9 demonstration to lead counter-protests. Representatives from Comets for the Preborn said they hoped the event would start a conversation about abortion.
Photo Courtesy of Deeds Not Words

Speaking Out on Abortion

September 15, 2019

Comets for the Preborn demonstration sparks counter-protests from pro-choice organizations A recent protest from campus organization Comets for the Preborn ended in a counter-protest, chants and one...

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