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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Photo: Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Photo Illustration: Erin Gutschke | Mercury Staff

‘Inspiring,’ ‘resilient,’ ‘compassionate’: Sarah Hurwitz shares story of reconnecting with Jewish values

April 29, 2024

“Four thousand years of wisdom from my ancestors” — this is what Sarah Hurwitz, renowned speechwriter and author, gained from reconnecting with her Jewish roots, discussing theology, activism and...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

A diligent drummer’s double life

April 29, 2024

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff By day, this computer science student chases the finish line of graduation. By night, he is the mysterious drummer energizing the crowd from the back of the stage as part...

Grace Cowger | Mercury Staff

A Comet’s guide to summertime film fun

April 29, 2024

While some movies are year-round favorites, the arrival of sweltering weather and mosquito hordes evokes a desire for media that can provide an escape from arguably the worst season of the year, filled...

Ahmad Khoshniat | Courtesy

‘When L.R. Wept’ admitted into IMPACTE! film festival

April 29, 2024

The short animated film “When L.R. Wept” by Ahmad Khoshniat, a visual and performing arts Ph.D. student, was accepted into the IMPACTE! Film Festival in Catalonia, Spain. IMPACTE! is a film festival...

Mia Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Australian duo Royel Otis reps indie rock

April 29, 2024

Royel Otis’ addictive vocals and electrifying instrumentals quickly made their way onto the playlists of indie and alternative rock fans with their viral cover of “Murder on the Dancefloor.” ...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

XAI Reprom Wonderland Royale

April 29, 2024

Inflatable ruby-red dice bounce through the air as impassioned prom-goers dance, laugh and swap stories.  The sharp pulse of a beat reverberates through the Visitor Center’s Atrium at Chi Alpha...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Goat Yoga stretches Comets’ bodies and minds

April 29, 2024

Students gathered at the Science Pavilion to cuddle with 13 goats during a free goat yoga session hosted by the Office of Graduate Education April 23.  The Office of Graduate Education hosts the...

Madabuchi Okoro | Mercury Staff

Adaptation done right: “Fallout” (2024) sets standard for great video game serials

April 29, 2024

Blending the tragedy of war with zany retro-futuristic science fiction, “Fallout” (2024) captures the quirky satire of the games in all their absurdity.  “Fallout” (2024) — a post-apocalyptic...

Vedant Sarpa | Mercury Staff

Marco Frescas: the DJ king of campus

April 29, 2024

Computer science junior Marco Frescas aims to transform the social landscape of UTD through his passion for music and DJing which brings vibrant events and a focus on electronic music to the community.   From...

Yiyi Ding | Mercury Staff

‘Masters of the Air’ flies flat

April 29, 2024

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks share a passion for exposing viewers to authentic and carefully crafted war stories, and both Hollywood icons came together in 2024 to produce their third World War II miniseries,...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Deep Vellum expands literary and translation options in North Texas

April 29, 2024

The smell of coffee welcomes guests into Deep Vellum, a small bookstore where a curated selection of translated books from every corner of the world fills shelves top to bottom. These translated works...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Comet Gala: A night among the stars

April 29, 2024

All photos by Rory Moore | Mercury Staff It's Friday, and old-timey swing music plays from the speakers as the ATC building resembles a prom night, bustling with students dressed in gowns and suits....

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