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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

Wildflower Music Festival doesn't disappoint

Wildflower Music Festival doesn’t disappoint

May 26, 2016

Between May 20 and 22, people gathered in Richardson for the Wildflower Arts and Music festival. The Festival offered performances on multiple stages from well-known artists, such as ASIA and Peter Frampton,...

Woodley saves second chapter in "Divergent" trilogy

Woodley saves second chapter in “Divergent” trilogy

March 20, 2015

The second installment of the “Divergent” trilogy struggles to break away from a slew of current teen fare exploring dystopian worlds, despite a strong performance from rising star Shailene Woodley. Directed...

Local music is thriving in the Dallas area.

Dallas music scene emerges

February 24, 2015

Take a drive through Deep Ellum on any given weekend and you’ll likely hear local music echoing among the old buildings covered in buffed out graffiti behind the massive highways and the canyon of downtown...

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‘Dark Girls’ a dialogue on colorism

February 6, 2015

The Meteor Theatre kicked off Black History Month on Feb. 4, 2015 in the Jonsson Performance Center with “Dark Girls,” a film that delves into the much unspoken world of colorism. This documentary...

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Black History Month kicks off on a high note

February 4, 2015

Young and old alike came together in the Visitor Center’s atrium to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month on Feb. 3. The Multicultural Center, the Student Union & Activities...

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

January 26, 2015

As a journalist and graduate student, coffee is like an old friend. It’s hard to imagine that about four years ago, I couldn’t even choke down a sugar-filled Starbucks mocha. Now, it’s sometimes...

Phố Truong is phố-ever

Phố Truong is phố-ever

January 23, 2015

Winter has fully arrived, and like many others, I’ve been seeking solace in food to deal with the cold. After moving to Dallas, I desperately sought out the perfect meal to keep me warm and fill me up,...

2015 Planners For All Students

2015 Planners For All Students

January 19, 2015

I would be one of the first people to admit that I’m a little obsessed with planners. The thought of a new semester and a new year with so much to accomplish is exciting to me, but even for students...

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‘Frozen’ sisters make debut on ‘Once Upon a Time’ season premiere

September 29, 2014

"Once Upon a Time" season four promises to be one of hope and unforeseen ethical challenges Overnight, our lives can change for the better – that is unless we’re Storybrooke residents in "Once Upon...

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ICYMI: Week of Sept. 22

September 26, 2014

Miss an event this week? The Mercury's got you covered. In case you missed it: Sept. 23 - Back to the 80s Concert (ft. Night Drive and Datahowler) Sept. 24 - The Student TV Showdown Sept. 25 - VietFest...

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Ravishankar Karunanithi, Supply Chain Management graduate student, is a certified tattoo artist who got his training from Chennai, India's leading tattoo parlor Talisman tattoo Boutique.

The tattoo depicts the major three religious symbols in India—the Om, cross, and crescent. The quote, in his regional language Tamil, means "As you sow, so shall you reap."

Behind the Ink

September 24, 2014

UTD students share the tales behind their tattoos—and insights into their experiences—with the Mercury. "I think more people have tattoos than other people realize. And I think a lot of people are...

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