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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

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

Opinion: Wrong event, wrong outcome

September 16, 2024

Joshua Kalakoti | Mercury Staff On May 1, the pro-Palestine encampment at Chess Plaza was labeled as a cause for concern by the university due to the obstruction of the pedestrian path, which led to...

Anika Sultana | Graphics Editor

Sports Schedule 09 16 2024

September 16, 2024

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

Fighting pain through the gut microbiome 

September 3, 2024

The Gut, Brain, Pain Lab, an on-campus research lab, is tackling the problem of treating chronic pain without relying on addictive substances like opioids.  The lab, run by BBS professor Kate...

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

Opinion: Manny Jacinto deserves better than a canceled show

September 3, 2024

Correction, Sept. 6: A previous version of the article incorrectly stated which character Qimir restrained with The Force. The correct character is Mae. Despite my loyalty to the Star Wars franchise,...

Photos by Mar Ologban | Mercury Staff. Illustration by Anika Sultana | Graphics Editor

ATEEZ blazes with theatrical performance  

August 19, 2024

The rising K-pop boy group ATEEZ set a new standard for K-pop concerts with a theatrical and thrilling show July 28, bringing over 30,000 fans together with a performance rivaling the best of Broadway.  The...

Anika Sultana | Graphics Editor

Students arrested May 1 face denial of degree, deferred suspension, continued legal charges 

August 19, 2024

The nine students arrested at UTD’s May 1 “Gaza Liberation Plaza” encampment face academic and post-graduate challenges as UTD pursues denial of degree, deferred suspension procedures and academic...

Photo by Sofia Meinardus | Mercury Staff. Illustration by Anika Sultana |  Graphics Editor

The Marías’ ‘Submarine’ Tour brings dreamy sound to DFW 

August 19, 2024

A long, eager line of fans snaked through the parking lot of the South Side Ballroom, small talk filling the humid Dallas night. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the venue's red-brick exterior and...

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

‘A giant among men’

July 15, 2024

The weather on June 28 is bright and sunny, a perfect fit to commemorate former UTD alumnus and director of the Multicultural Center Bruce August Jr. through a new reflection space near the Sciences building.   This...

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

The Mercury faces over $8,500 fee

July 15, 2024

At 4:30 a.m. May 1, student organizers created the “Gaza Liberation Plaza” encampment to protest UTD’s policy toward Palestine. Less than twelve hours later, UTDPD, Texas DPS officers and other...

Anika Sultana | Graphics Editor

Opinion: University administration, police target Palestinian UTD alum

July 15, 2024

On June 26 at 2 p.m., a state trooper in Denton County targeted and arrested recent UTD graduate and former president of Students for Justice in Palestine, Mousa Najjar. UTDPD authorized his arrest with...

Anika Sultana | Graphics Editor

Editorial: Investigative journalism at stake — support The Mercury

July 15, 2024

UPDATE: As of July 22, The Mercury has raised $3,015 — enough to cover the $2,905 fee for reviewing the public records we requested as well as GoFundMe’s transaction fee. UTD’s Office of Legal Affairs...

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