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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

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‘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

Student Government’s ‘Take Back the Night’ honors sexual assault survivors 

April 29, 2024

A crowd gathered around flickering candles arranged next to the Reflection Pool the night of April 23 as representatives from rape crisis centers and UTD student organizations stood in honor of sexual...

Shreya Ravi | Mercury Staff

What’s all the buzz about UTD’s beehives?

April 29, 2024

Amid violet, pink and blue flowers, an apiary sits nestled in a strange place — directly next to Parking Lot A. This apiary serves as one of the havens for commercial beekeeping on campus and as an...

Bilal Rahman | Mercury Staff

‘Salam & howdy’: Muslims travel from across Texas for ‘largest Suhoor fest’ in the state

April 1, 2024

The simmering of countless spices mingled with the joyous laughter of attendees of Suhoor Fest as a “Salam and Howdy” sign welcomed friends and families. The festival, held on March 23 from 11 p.m....

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

AOE immerses audience in favorite anime worlds

April 1, 2024

Anime Orchestra Ensemble immersed listeners in the nostalgic sounds of their favorite anime with a live performance on March 28 at 7:30 p.m.   AOE performed as the debut act before the Cosplay...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Sohta Nakabayashi plucks top prize

March 18, 2024

In the 22nd Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival, first-place winner Sohta Nakabayashi won not only a cash prize, but an array of awards. Nakabayashi’s multicultural musical background has shaped...

Austin Rios | Courtesy

Alum wins $5,000 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

February 26, 2024

Austin Rios, a UTD alumnus and second-year medical student at Southwestern, received the Martin Luther King award on Jan. 17, a $5,000 scholarship for community service. Rios’ main goal with this scholarship...

Photo By Robert Tantiado | Mercury Staff

Comets light up UTD at Garba

October 30, 2023

On Oct. 21, the Multipurpose Field was aglow with red, green and blue electronic lights as hundreds of students danced their hearts out to upbeat traditional Indian music. At Garba Night, hosted by the...

Averie Bishop, a recent graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law and former Miss Dallas pictured above, is running against Angie Chen Button to represent District 112,
which includes parts of Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. If elected this November, Bishop will be the youngest person to hold a state rep position. Photo By Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

‘TEXAS IS READY FOR SOMEONE YOUNG’

October 2, 2023

Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” fills the room; people dance to the beat as a former Miss Texas performs the song with gusto. This 27-year-old is running for Texas legislator, and...

Photos By Bass School Of Arts, Humanities, And Technology | Courtesy

“Winsor & Gertie” takes audience back to the 1900s

September 18, 2023

Orchestral music floats through the first few seconds of this playlet, transporting the audience into early 1900s America with a heartwarming tale of familial relationships surrounding a classic...

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