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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

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Riding the Comet Cruiser

May 1, 2023

Photos By Devinee Amin | Mercury Staf The Comet Cruisers, shuttle busses offered by DART, are a good way to get around the outskirts of campus to grab groceries or get dinner with friends! Comet...

From right to left: Jennifer Justice, Janet DePuy, Paul Voelker, Joe Corcoan, Ken Hutcherider and Arefin Shamsul answer Comets’ questions about the future of Richardson. Photos by Devinee Amin | Mercury Staff.

Richardson City Council Agenda Q&A

April 17, 2023

Student Government and student advocacy group Comets for Better Transit hosted a town hall meeting for Comets to ask Richardson city council members questions about their priorities for the next term....

Sophia Babool's startup, BrightOwl, offers K-12 tutoring services across America. Photo by Devinee Amin | Mercury Staff.

Alumni mends gaps in education

April 17, 2023

UTD neuroscience alumnus Sofia Babool founded a startup company known as BrightOwl in August 2021. The company aims to close educational gaps for students through an online tutoring service. BrightOwl...

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Softball nationals upcoming

April 17, 2023

The Comet softball team is currently tied for third place with 11 wins and four losses in the Division III American Southwestern Conference. Here is everything you need to know before the May 11 ASC tournament,...

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Composting for a cause

April 3, 2023

UTD’s Office of Sustainability has partnered with Turn Compost to provide accessible compost bins to students on campus. Starting in 2018, Student Government’s Green Initiative Committee collaborated...

UT System Director of Police Michael Heidingsfield conducts Tourangeau’s coronation. Photo By Devinee Amin | Mercury Staff

Brent Tourangeau sworn in as chief of police

April 3, 2023

In late February, campus welcomed former assistant police chief Brent Tourangeau as the newest UTD chief of police. Tourangeau’s official coronation was held in the McDermott Room on March 30, where...

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Lockers in ATEC showcase symbolic art

April 3, 2023

The fifth annual Pop-up Locker Exhibition is currently on display in ATEC from March 23 to April 21. Open to students and staff, the “Shadowlands” themed exhibition showcases student artwork in lockers...

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King Of Chomp Delights Comets

February 27, 2023

Campus life can be a monotonous, a seemingly endless cycle of lectures, classes and exams. After weeks of watching the campus squirrels for entertainment, what better to add excitement to your campus...

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Library open for 24 hours

January 30, 2023

To meet increased demand for study spaces, the Eugene McDermott Library is reinstating a 24 hour schedule from Monday to Thursday. From Sunday at 11 a.m. to Friday at 8 p.m., students can stop by 24...

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Free membership for staff at SPN center all year

January 30, 2023

The SPN Wellness Center will be available to all faculty, staff and affiliates for no cost starting Jan. 17. After the 2022 campus climate survey, two complaints were brought to UTD’s upper staff...

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