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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

Amber Brown (left), a coordinator at the Comet Cupboard, helps a volunteer restock the shelves of the on-campus food pantry with donated items. Photo by Andrew Gallegos | Photo Editor.

Food For Thought

July 5, 2016

Shrenik Jain stepped through the threshold of a small space in the ground floor of the Eugene McDermott Library. He scanned row after row of food items until one container caught his eye — it was a jar...

Comet Closet set to open soon in JSOM

Comet Closet set to open soon in JSOM

April 11, 2016

Service collects gently used professional attire, redistributes to students in need after they meet certain number of requirements A new service on campus has been collecting donations of professional...

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...

Comet Cupboard off to successful, busy start

January 14, 2013

UTD’s first food pantry, the Comet Cupboard, has seen significant growth since opening last October and looks to play an even larger role for the community in the coming 2013 semesters. The Comet Cupboard...

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