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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

Women's soccer team young, excited

Women’s soccer team young, excited

September 8, 2015

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated how many goals were scored by graduating seniors last year. The Mercury regrets this error. Despite going toe to toe with nationally ranked Hardin-Simmons...

Wise beyond years

Wise beyond years

September 8, 2015

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated what branch of the university sponsored WISE. The Mercury regrets this error. Program helps young women enter fields of technology, math A...

The Final Serve

The Final Serve

June 8, 2015

Senior Casey Johnson fell in the round of 32 in the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Individual Championship, which took place on May 21- 23. The tournament was held at the Linder Family Tennis Center...

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Colin Campbell (center) and members of swim teams from the Southwest Swim League compete at the championship meet held on April 11 at UTD. UTD’s men’s team finished in first place and the women’s team finished in second, despite having only five members. The swim team, along with the gymnastics team and the table tennis team, all qualified to go to national tournaments this year.

Clubs find success in the water …

April 27, 2015

Swimming, gymnastics, table tennis teams compete in national championships, bring home team, individual titles despite obstacles Despite having only a few members, the swim team has had a historic year. It...

Arun Prasath | Staff

List of SACS complaints

April 27, 2015

SACS placed UTD under review for eight out of 93 principles over the course of two years. Of these, some were institutional level and others were specifically for the ATEC program. SACS notified UTD of...

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MIGUEL PEREZ & ARUN PRASATH | MERCURY STAFF

Noncompliant?

April 27, 2015

ATEC revising doctoral program after complaint, third party investigation  The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reviewed, starting in 2013, UTD and the Arts and Technology program after accusations...

Yang Xi | StaffInternational Talent Show—Indian Students Association, Bangladeshi Student Organization, FACSS Jasmine Blossom Dance Group and Solina Vong Cambodian Traditional Dance Dabke showcased performances from their cultures on April 3 in the Activity Center main gym.

International Flair

April 16, 2015

Students from all cultures come together to celebrate UTD's annual iWeek. Festivities featuring food at Passport to the World, performances at the talent show and more. International Talent Show —...

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Club advocates camping rentals for all students

April 13, 2015

Students may soon have the option to check out tents and sleeping bags pending an agreement between the Outdoor Adventure Club and Recreational Sports. Lauren O’Neal, president of the club and a biology...

Arun Prasath|Staff
Craig Lewis, the greenhouse landscape coordinator for Facilities Management, worked to cultivate two variations of milkweed, a main larval food source for monarch butterflies. He hopes to attract more of the distinctive orange and black butterflies as they pass through North Texas during their migratory season.

Landscaping project to support dwindling butterfly population

March 30, 2015

Thousands of monarch butterflies may soon come to campus as part of an ongoing project to cultivate the university’s open fields with their food and shelter supply. Craig Lewis, the greenhouse landscape...

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Chef Dean Budri of Kabobi Fresh Mediterranean cooks beef, chicken and vegetables on a shish kabob for a lunch party. His food is inspired by a variety of world cuisines like Afhgan, Arabic and Mediterranean foods, among others.

Mediterranean eatery upgrades

March 30, 2015

Alumni teams up with restaurant owner to revamp struggling business with new look but same menu It was a dimly lit restaurant, encircled with heavy curtains and an aloof air, but for former city council...

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Harvard professor Michael Puett visited campus to give a lecture about ancient Chinese philosophy.

Chinese history professor talks ancient rituals

March 9, 2015

Harvard lecturer gives lecture on old Confucian philosophy  Most people would not consider ancient Chinese philosophy to be useful in the modern age but Harvard professor Michael Puett argues that we...

Arun Prasath|Staff
Professor Michelle Mackey lectures in her painting foundations class. She’s inspired by the unpredictability of teaching.

Abstract art professor teaches from experience

March 9, 2015

Painting lecturer Michelle Mackey uses background as career painter in course, works in New York on sets for TV shows At seven years old, Michelle Mackey would tag along to her grandmother’s real estate...

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