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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

Ulbricht's Road

Ulbricht’s Road

June 8, 2015

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor
Amartya Sen, recipient of the 1998 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, visited campus April 25 to speak about his work.

Nobel laureate in economics discusses gender

April 27, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cerVxzm5UOM Gender inequality takes on many faces, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said. It can be seen the moment cultural perceptions push a parent to desire a baby boy instead...

A total of 24 student volunteers planted 540 milkweed plants. These plants will grow to be 3 to 4 feet tall.
Andrew Gallegos | Asst. Photo Editor

Earth Week and More

April 27, 2015

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor
Art UTD president and biology senior Khadijah Mazhar shows other officers one of her paintings.

Art club inspires creativity

April 13, 2015

Group promotes workshops and showcases for student art A newly founded art club is encouraging non-art majors to show off their creativity, receive feedback and practice their skills in a group setting. After...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor

DIY Easter Eggs

March 30, 2015

Growing up in a Catholic family, Easter was always a big deal. However, my childhood did not include visits from the Easter bunny or very many Easter egg hunts. In fact, my one memory of an Easter egg...

Megan Jenkins | Mercury Staff

Snow Days

March 10, 2015

SNOW, ROUND ONE— The university canceled classes due to the winter weather on Friday, Feb. 27. Students used this time to relieve some stress by having a massive snowball fight at the Plinth.   EVEN...

Linda Nguyen | Mercury Staff

ICYMI: Express Yourself

February 25, 2015

Love Line— A panel of relationship experts gathered in The Pub on Wednesday, Feb. 11 to answer questions during Sexual Responsibility Week. UTDesign Makerspace Opening— Students and faculty celebrate...

Connie Cheng | Photo Editor
Nesquik Snack Attack

Coming out of hibernation

February 2, 2015

Jan. 14, 2015 Nesquik Snack Attack — As a part of the Winter Welcome Back, the Nesquik Bunny stopped by the Chess Plaza on Jan. 14 to dance battle with students such as Tou-Te Tsai, an accounting graduate...

Photo Illustration and Photo|Connie Cheng
The Pub currently only allows customers to purchase up to two alcoholic beverages a day. If SG's proposal passes, that limit would be increased to four drinks. Student organizations would also be able to apply for forms to host BYOB events.

SG requests higher Pub alcohol limit

January 26, 2015

Policy includes modified four-drink maximum, allows for BYOB tailgates by student organizations Student Government is working on a new alcohol policy that could modify the drink limit from two to four...

Connie Cheng
(Top right) Le Tang, humanities doctoral student, engages students at karaoke event while playing guitar. Chinese Culture Week showcased music, calligraphy and Chinese cultural practices in public spaces across UTD.

Chinese films, calligraphy showcased in culture week

December 1, 2014

Confucius Center leads in promoting Chinese cultural awareness on campus Chinese Culture Week showcased Chinese calligraphy, karaoke, lectures and Chinese films from Nov. 17-21. “The (Confucius Institute)...

Andrew Gallegos | Contributor

HOMECOMING DANCE AND CASINO — UTD goes ‘Back To Classics’ with a homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 15 that brought several classic movies to life. The night ended with the announcement of Homecoming
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A Little Party: Homecoming 2014

November 17, 2014

A little party never killed nobody at UT Dallas. From Nov. 11-15, Homecoming brought the campus together with events ranging from a car bash to a parade, wrapping up with a movie-themed dance and casino. HOMECOMING...

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