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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

Alumna Tessa McGlynn went block walking in neighborhoods on Oct. 1 to encourage people to vote for Jim Burke. Photo by Chris Lin | Mercury Staff.

Local politician enlists UTD students, alums on campaign trail

October 4, 2016

In this election season, Texas’ district 114 is brewing an interesting matchup with Republican Rep. Jason Villalba facing Jim Burke of the Dallas County Democratic Party in the Texas House of Representatives...

Hillary Clinton only rational choice for Sanders’ supporters

October 3, 2016

During the 2016 democratic presidential primary, I, along with many other young people, strongly supported Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton. I continue to believe that he was the superior candidate...

EPPS professor Euel Elliot credits the continued support for Bernie Sanders as a fundamental split between traditional Democrats and party outliers. Photo by Andrew Gallegos | Photo Editor.

Sanders voters remain faithful

August 22, 2016

At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton was named the party’s presidential nominee. Some Bernie Sanders supporters, however, are not giving up the fight. As Clinton’s campaign accepts...

More party platforms needed to represent Americans

March 28, 2016

Correction: In a previous version of this story, the party that 43 percent of U.S. citizens affiliated with was not identified correctly. The Mercury regrets this error. Recent election has made it apparent...

Rally attendees “Feel the Bern”

Rally attendees “Feel the Bern”

March 7, 2016

Mercury staff writer recounts sights, sounds of candidate’s stop in Dallas The crowd applauded thunderously as the candidate walked onto the stage. They waved posters and craned their necks hoping for...

Build Your Ballot

Build Your Ballot

March 7, 2016

Follow the flowchart to find who you agree with most

Study Your Candidate

Study Your Candidate

March 7, 2016

Get to know the Democratic and Republican frontrunners’ platforms

Sanders supporters start club

Sanders supporters start club

March 7, 2016

Democratic Socialists join UTD’s political landscape after receiving approval from the Student Organization Center in February After spending the fall semester advertising and gathering supporters, the...

Students campaign for presidential hopefuls

Students campaign for presidential hopefuls

February 22, 2016

Democrat, Republican candidates get help from members of UTD community in 2016 race As televised debates continue to air and primaries begin to open across the nation, presidential candidates have intensified...

Sander’s imperfect, most viable candidate

January 25, 2016

Mainstream media focuses on positives of Vermont senator, fails to mention democratic socialist’s history of imperialist foreign policy Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ campaign has received much political...

2016

2016

January 11, 2016

Presidential hopefuls gear up for another race, attempt to connect with millenials As the nation prepares to cast ballots on Nov. 8, the race for the presidency is beginning to take shape. Democratic candidates...

Split Decision

Split Decision

October 19, 2015

The first Democratic presidential debate was hosted on Oct. 13. News outlets across the board gave former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton the nod as the night’s victor, but polls found a majority...

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