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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

Mu Delta Alpha members paint the Spirit Rocks to spread awareness about sexual assault on April 4. The sorority was first established as a student group before it was converted into a Greek organization in 2017. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Empowerment through sisterhood

April 9, 2018

The first all-Muslim sorority on campus and in the nation has gained its Greek letters. Originally established as the organization Muslimahs for Change by alumna Samira Maddox, Mu Delta Alpha was founded...

Nicholas Lormand (left), Dylan Capece, Raphael Colombelli and Hunter Tranchina whoosh as members of a new fraternity. The members found the frat this past August. Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Frat welcomes incoming members

October 2, 2017

A newly chartered fraternity introduced its inaugural class this semester. Phi Delta Theta got its start on campus in August 2015 as an interest group. New recruits known as “Founding Fathers” gained...

Only open to Greek life, the new Ritual Room is a place for fraternities and sororities to host meetings, events or come together to celebrate Greek life.  The room is on the bottom floor of the Student Union. Photo by Srikar Sudarsan Baskara | Mercury Staff.

Greek life obtains new commons in SU

September 5, 2017

In an effort to encourage fraternity and sorority life on campus, a newly-renovated room is now available for Greek organizations. Fraternity and Sorority Life’s need for growth resulted in the expansion...

Steven Larson, president of Chi Phi, said the UTD chapter is working on policies to prevent future hazing incidents. Photo by Ruth Varghese | Mercury Staff.

Chi Phi fraternity put on deferred suspension for hazing

February 6, 2017

This story has been corrected since its original publication. The disciplinary committee and Office of Community Standards and Conduct found Chi Phi responsible for hazing that occurred at a party off...

La’Tressa Graham, the vice president and treasurer of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, performed at the Multicultural Greek and National Pan-Hellenic Councils’ Showcase on Sept. 1.  at the Activity Center. Photo by Ankith Averineni | Mercury Staff.

‘Bit of everything’

September 6, 2016

As recruitment begins for a community that is already home to more than 700 students, Greek organizations on campus are aiming to continue diversifying their membership and pushing for housing. Sept....

Cathryn Ploehn|Mercury File

Frats open talk on assault

October 6, 2014

To read about Prevention and Defense click here. The Interfraternity Council will host “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to raise awareness about campus sexual assaults, rape and gender violence for the...

Frat party bust ends in MIC citations

Frat party bust ends in MIC citations

September 22, 2014

Updated Sept. 21: Richardson PD cited at least 53 students for minor in consumption of alcohol at a Sigma Alpha Epsilon house party on Sept. 7. As a result, the UTD chapter of SAE has been ordered to...

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