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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

Photo by Ryan Magee | Mercury Staff.

Whatcha Eatin’? Brazilian Food

January 12, 2019

My knowledge of South American cuisine is, unfortunately, quite limited and mostly consists of what I’ve seen in pop culture and other forms of media. However, when I was approached by former Mercury...

Graphic by Ryan Magee | Mercury Staff.

The commuter conundrum

October 15, 2018

With the enrollment at UTD inching toward 30,000, it could easily be said that the campus has become a self-subsistent community of its own, nestled in a corner of Richardson. However, rather than just...

Photo by Ambarina Hasta | Mercury Staff.

Nuclear spicy noodles: We tried it so you don’t have to

September 17, 2018

When my news editor, Emaan Bangash, first approached me about joining her recently-established Chew Crew, I was enthusiastic. When she excitedly told me that the first food I’d be trying would be...

Graphic by Carolina Alvarez | Outreach Editor.

The dream team

September 4, 2018

Implementing a football program at UTD will improve the social scene on campus. With the college football season fast approaching, it’s more glaring than ever that UTD doesn’t have a football...

Photo by Ambarina Hasta | Mercury Staff.

Durian: The world’s smelliest fruit

September 4, 2018

The durian has been on my bucket list to try for years. Call me overdramatic for putting a fruit on my bucket list, but this extremely intimidating spiky fruit with a legendary ghastly smell sounded...

Internet fame, celebrity important for culture

January 12, 2015

The prospect of making money on the Internet has been around since it first became public domain, but only in the past decade have Internet fame and Internet celebrities become common. The magical thing...

Chris Lin | Contributor

-topic performs at Rapper's Delight on Nov. 4.

Cultural Days

November 21, 2014

Rapper's Delight — Groups bring a taste of rap culture with concert Radio UTD and SUAAB hosted Rapper's Delight on Nov. 4 in the Visitor's Center Atrium. The concert featured performances by Dallas...

Humza Khan | Staff Photographer

ICYMI: Week of Sept. 22

September 26, 2014

Miss an event this week? The Mercury's got you covered. In case you missed it: Sept. 23 - Back to the 80s Concert (ft. Night Drive and Datahowler) Sept. 24 - The Student TV Showdown Sept. 25 - VietFest...

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