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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

Inside the ‘Rocky Horror Show’

October 28, 2019

Join The Mercury as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the UTD production of the cult classic.

Elisa Cano and Arturo Garcia teach dance in the style of bachata, a genre that originated in the Dominican Republic, to members of the student group Stop Pretending You Can't Dance every Wednesday night. Photo courtesy of Elisa Cano.

Local performers spice up UTD dance group

January 14, 2019

“Spiced” can describe a lot of things: a dish, a drink or even the Wednesday night Latin dance classes at UTD hosted by Stop Pretending You Can’t Dance, a student group that promotes various music...

Members of UTD Raftaar practice in the courtyard of ECSW. The group will perform at Jhalak, one of the only Bollywood fusion competitions in the nation that requires teams to perform without props. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

All-male dance team gains national recognition

November 12, 2018

UTD’s Bollywood fusion all-male dance team earned a spot in the first national dance competition of the 2018-2019 season. Bollywood fusion dance encompasses styles from hip hop to bhangra. The dance...

Misty Owens (center), an arts and humanities lecturer, teaches a class in association with Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, a global initiative to support individuals suffering from the neurodegenerative disorder. Photo by Achint Khanijo | Mercury Staff.

Mastering movement

April 23, 2018

Twice a week, individuals with Parkinson’s disease are taught how to dance by a UTD professor. Professor Misty Owens spends her time outside of the classroom teaching Dance for Parkinson’s Disease...

Finance sophomore Aneesh Bindingnavile and Information Technology Systems senior Vraj Mehta practice bhangra. Photo by Nadine Omeis | Mercury Staff.

Dance groups unable to find space

March 26, 2018

People walking through campus buildings at night may notice groups of students practicing their dance routines in seemingly unlikely places, such as the Founders building lobby or a small pocket of Hoblitzelle...

Finance sophomore Charlie Hooper joined TaRaas at the beginning of the semester. Hooper said he was inspired to join the group because of his love for Bollywood films. Photo by Sachin Arya | Mercury Staff.

Diversity through dance

October 16, 2017

When Charlie Hooper auditioned for Indian folk dance team UTD TaRaas, members thought the “white guy” was in the wrong room. To make sure, the team captains asked Hooper if he came to the right audition....

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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