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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

Rainier Pederson | Mercury Staff

Letter to the Editor: Transphobia creates environment of hate on campus

April 24, 2023

The recent wave of anti-trans hatred being pushed in the media and legislation has, unfortunately, spilled over onto campus. In recent weeks, students have spotted a number of flyers asking about “transition...

Biomedical engineering freshman Jillian Penney (left) and criminology freshman Kaia Duckworth made s’mores at Friday After Class on Nov. 2. Photo by Anna Phensakmueang | Mercury Staff.

UTD launches formalized pre-weekend programs

November 12, 2018

Several UTD departments have partnered to organize a recurring event where students can relax and de-stress on Fridays. Since the start of the fall semester, University Recreation, University Housing...

Political science senior Alireza Nourani helps run the new Freshman Commuter Program at UTD and mentors 10 freshmen. Photo by Amber Doan | Mercury Staff.

Road Warriors launches offshoot for freshmen

November 12, 2018

The New Students Programs office is working to involve commuter students more on campus with an initiative called the Freshman Commuter Program. The FCP will provide first-year commuter students with monthly...

Two students sit at the Plinth while playing "Pokemon Go." Nintendo released the game for Apple and Android on July 6.

Campus teeming with ‘Pokemon Go’ players

July 15, 2016

Lately, it’s become common to see students hurry by in small groups, fixated on their dimly lit phone screens. It may be well past midnight, but campus isn’t asleep just yet, thanks to a new app that...

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