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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Student lands in Istanbul hours after terrorist attack

Student lands in Istanbul hours after terrorist attack

July 5, 2016

Incoming freshman Sarah Whipple was scheduled to board a flight to Istanbul last Tuesday evening when her phone began to buzz with messages from friends and relatives. That night, terrorists bombed the...

Jennifer Chi | Mercury Staff

Students honor victims of Orlando shooting with vigil

June 16, 2016

Over 70 members of the UTD community gathered on Wednesday evening for a vigil to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. The event, which was hosted by Pride at UTD and...

Finance and accounting junior Akshitha Padigala (left) and biochemistry freshman Joey Campain ran as the president and vice president, respectively, of the “United as One” ticket, which focused on bringing in groups across campus together.

Heads of State

March 28, 2016

Students race for top Student Government spots in first contested race in two years For the first time in two years, UTD’s Student Government chose its leadership through a contested election. Although...

Game Lab fosters innovation

Game Lab fosters innovation

March 7, 2016

Students in ATEC course help produce video games, learn real world skills such as teamwork A creative director mimics running in slow motion as artists around him take notes, brainstorming ideas for character...

Conservative group kick starts on campus

Conservative group kick starts on campus

January 25, 2016

Organization looks to interact with other groups during election year A new organization called College Republicans, is making a place for conservative students on campus. Christian Sweeney, a political...

Residence Hall South residents experience flooding, evacuation

Residence Hall South residents experience flooding, evacuation

January 21, 2016

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. Students living in Residence Hall South were given an unwelcome surprise on Jan. 20 when a ceiling steam pipe burst, flooding...

Getting Exposure

Getting Exposure

January 11, 2016

Club works with web show to spread word on tech innovations The User Experience Club at UTD is on the path to national recognition due to a partnership with a new web-based show called Expose UX. The show,...

Orgs feed students left behind on holiday

Orgs feed students left behind on holiday

November 16, 2015

Comet Cupboard, other groups focus on feeding students In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season, organizations around campus are taking initiative to provide support for students who are unable to...

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Bhargav Arimilli