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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

Between the Lines: Homecoming

Between the Lines: Homecoming

August 17, 2016

Note: Sorry if I haven't posted over the past two months, I've been kind of busy. There may not be a stronger word in the English language than home. The word stirs up youthful memories, from Thanksgivings...

“Coloring Book” could be album of Summer 2016

“Coloring Book” could be album of Summer 2016

June 6, 2016

Chance the Rapper’s latest album features catchy tunes, religious themes Each summer, music fans anxiously await a sound that will define those three magical months. This year, an early contender for...

Between the Lines: The Washington Redskins and the art of misplaced justice

Between the Lines: The Washington Redskins and the art of misplaced justice

May 27, 2016

In the grand scheme of things, professional sports are pretty worthless. People put balls through a hoop or run up and down fields for a certain amount of time until whoever scores the most points is...

Editor’s Desk: Why criticism is needed

April 25, 2016

Readers role in future of The Mercury, journalism vital for success As the year comes to a close, students across campus are taking time to reflect on just how far they have come. As I do the same to look...

Finance and accounting junior Akshitha Padigala (left) and biochemistry freshman Joey Campain ran as the president and vice president, respectively, of the “United as One” ticket, which focused on bringing in groups across campus together.

Heads of State

March 28, 2016

Students race for top Student Government spots in first contested race in two years For the first time in two years, UTD’s Student Government chose its leadership through a contested election. Although...

Title IX Confusion

March 7, 2016

Since the publication of the article “Title IX Confusion” in the March 7 issue of The Mercury, several updates from faculty, Student Government and the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance...

Women’s team heads into tournament expectation free

Women’s team heads into tournament expectation free

February 22, 2016

Team finishes on a three game skid after difficult regular season campaign, will face Howard Payne in opening round After a season filled with young players and growing pains, the women’s basketball...

Softball looks to bounce back with new coach

Softball looks to bounce back with new coach

February 8, 2016

Program head brings nine years of experience at Division I school After a lackluster season that saw the softball team miss out on the ASC tournament, the Comets are looking to bounce back under the direction...

Started from the bottom

Started from the bottom

January 25, 2016

Climbing team finds solace in overcoming fear, challenges of rock climbing A faint cloud of white chalk filled the air and ropes descended from the top of the color-patched rock wall in the Auxiliary...

Brave New World

Brave New World

January 25, 2016

Gamers on campus find community, deeper meaning in realm of videogames Amorine — or Amo for short — is a Destruction Warlock in “World of Warcraft,” the popular massively multiplayer online roleplaying...

The Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm

January 11, 2016

Damage brought to community from tornadoes brings goals, objectives into perspective as new year dawns People spend most of their lives fixating on trivial things like how big their house is, what kind...

Rising through the rubble

Rising through the rubble

January 11, 2016

Rowlett man pushes to recover, repair home, find temporary housing after tornado causes destruction to families’ house When John Rivera and his family first heard about the tornado that struck their...

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