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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

Henry Justiniano, a mechanical engineering sophomore, came to the United States in 1989 as a refugee from El Salvador. Since then, he has served in the military and become a naturalized citizen. Photo by Ambarina Hasta | Mercury Staff.

Redefining ‘refugee’

February 19, 2018

When Henry Justiniano raised his right hand and recited the oath of allegiance at his U.S. naturalization ceremony in November, he felt like nothing had changed. “I saw all the people around me,”...

Historical studies sophomore Ociel Galindo (left) and international political economy junior Mercedes Molina wear the Mexican and American flags at a rally on Sept. 13 to show solidarity with undocumented students. Photo by Valerie Perez | Mercury Staff.

What happens next?

September 18, 2017

Editor’s Note: The name of Jose was changed to protect his identity. Jose was two years old when he boarded a bus bound for the U.S.-Mexico border. His grandfather fed him grapes in the dark to stave...

Mechanical engineering sophomore Eric Villa plans to create an organization that helps Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and first generation students adjust to college life. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

DACA students fearful after recent ICE raids

March 6, 2017

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that began in early February in Dallas, as well as other major cities in Texas, have raised concern among DACA students on campus. Deferred Action for Childhood...

Due to recent insecurities about the fate of undocumented immigrants in the United States, students from the UTD chapter of LULAC have circulated a petition for the university to protect DACA students from federal requests. Graphic by Esteban Bustillos | Mercury Staff.

Students push protection for undocumented residents

December 5, 2016

In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration and deport millions of undocumented residents, students at UTD are petitioning the university to protect...

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