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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

Brave New World

Brave New World

January 25, 2016

Gamers on campus find community, deeper meaning in realm of videogames Amorine — or Amo for short — is a Destruction Warlock in “World of Warcraft,” the popular massively multiplayer online roleplaying...

Men's soccer looks to build on past success

Men’s soccer looks to build on past success

September 8, 2015

After posting a 14-5-3 record and falling short in the 2014 ASC championship game, the men’s soccer team is looking to build on last years play — this time with a veteran-laden squad. A year removed...

Softball head coach brings Division I experience to help revitalize team

Softball head coach brings Division I experience to help revitalize team

August 24, 2015

After finishing with a second straight losing record in conference play and the first losing season since 2011, changes at the helm have been made in an effort to revitalize the softball program. UTD’s...

UTD struggles to meet demand for housing

UTD struggles to meet demand for housing

August 24, 2015

Students deal with delayed signals, steep prices, strict regulations in attempt to find a place to live both on, off campus There are more than 4,500 spaces to live on campus. Yet, every year, the race...

Mr. Smith, Ms. Smith and Mx. Smith

Mr. Smith, Ms. Smith and Mx. Smith

July 6, 2015

Corrections: In a previous version of this article, the definition of pansexuality was incorrectly stated.  Also, attribution for policy changes on campus that benefit the LGBT community were incorrectly...

What it's like to be Muslim in America

What it’s like to be Muslim in America

June 8, 2015

Nour Sharaf was on Facebook when she saw a link about the shooting in Garland. Immediately, her heart filled with dread. On May 3, two gunmen opened fire outside an art exhibit held at the Curtis Culwell...

A total of 24 student volunteers planted 540 milkweed plants. These plants will grow to be 3 to 4 feet tall.
Andrew Gallegos | Asst. Photo Editor

Earth Week and More

April 27, 2015

Andrew Gallegos| Assistant Photo Editor
The site of the Palisades project. Mayor Maczka took a job with the project's developer in April.

Richardson mayor focus of ethics investigation

April 27, 2015

City determining if code was violated in development project Richardson city council is being investigated for a potential ethics violation after Mayor Laura Maczka resigned from her position and took...

Because the party don't stop after UTD comes back from Spring Break.Jennifer Chi | Staff

Because the Party Don’t Stop

April 11, 2015

Coming back from Spring Break, the festivities continue at UTD with Springapalooza, Race 2BeAware 5K, VSA By Night, and Holi. Holi– Students gather in the intramural fields to celebrate the festival...

Andrew Gallegos|Asst. Photo Editor
Former student Cody Martin (left) and alumnus David Wedemeier became friends at UTD and founded the Fort Worth-based Martin House Brewery in 2012. The brewery started with just three employees and eight customers and has since expanded to 10 employees with 400 customers.

Brewery Brothers

March 30, 2015

Alumni make non-traditional beers in Fort Worth business  It was just about six o’clock and dozens of people had lined up at the gate of Martin House Brewery among the backdrop of downtown Fort Worth. They...

Megan Jenkins | Mercury Staff

Snow Days

March 10, 2015

SNOW, ROUND ONE— The university canceled classes due to the winter weather on Friday, Feb. 27. Students used this time to relieve some stress by having a massive snowball fight at the Plinth.   EVEN...

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