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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

The Associated Press defines the “alt-right” movement as an “offshoot of conservatism mixing racism, white nationalism and populism” or as “a white nationalist movement.” News outlets such as The New York Times have offered their own definitions of the ambiguous term. Illustration by Kevin Vanhorn | Mercury Staff.

‘Alt-right’ movement too ill-defined for use

January 9, 2017

The term “alt-right” came to the forefront during the 2016 election as Hillary Clinton and various media outlets connected the movement to the rise of Donald Trump. But what exactly is the “alt-right?” The...

Participants stood with signs and flags at the protest against President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 9. The rally marched through uptown and dowtown Dallas. Photo by Esteban Bustillos | Mercury Staff.

Students protest election results at downtown rally

November 15, 2016

As hundreds marched through the streets of uptown and downtown Dallas on Nov. 9 protesting the election of Donald Trump, electrical engineering senior Adam Richards directed choice words at the president-elect. “I...

Business graduate student Suyash Shetty (left), psychology junior Maryam Jafri, systems engineering graduate student Amit Singalwar and mechanical engineering graduate student Aniket Joshi participate in election festivities at SG and SUAAB's Political Party on Nov. 8 in the Galaxy Rooms. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

Students reflect on election outcome after watch party

November 9, 2016

As the night wore on, the smiles faded off the faces of students viewing the election results at a watch party hosted by Student Government and SUAAB and morphed to looks of incredulity and shock. What...

Obama leaves behind improved, changing country

November 1, 2016

As the presidential election winds down, the country is preparing for the inevitable beginning of a new administration and an uncertain future. But before judging the next potential leaders of the free...

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Editorial Board: We endorse Hillary Clinton for presidency

November 1, 2016

Hillary Clinton is the only candidate to vote for in the 2016 presidential election. She is one of the most qualified candidates to ever run for office. In addition to having invaluable foreign policy...

Graphic by Briana Hubiera | Mercury Staff.

Politicians should be allowed to flip-flop on issues

October 17, 2016

Donald Trump is a flip-flopper. Hillary Clinton, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan are also all flip-floppers. Flip-flopping is a derogatory term in politics. It insinuates politicians...

Photo by Patrick Le | Mercury Staff.

UTD organizations mobilize student voters for election

October 4, 2016

Correction: In a previous version of this story, Akshitha Padigela’s name was misspelled. The Mercury regrets this error. With the presidential election rapidly approaching student organizations, university...

Hillary Clinton only rational choice for Sanders’ supporters

October 3, 2016

During the 2016 democratic presidential primary, I, along with many other young people, strongly supported Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton. I continue to believe that he was the superior candidate...

Eunjee Chong | Mercury Staff

Consider third party candidates

September 6, 2016

The two party political system is something I just can’t seem to agree with. Whenever I tell people I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican and would rather vote third party, they tell me not to waste...

EPPS professor Euel Elliot credits the continued support for Bernie Sanders as a fundamental split between traditional Democrats and party outliers. Photo by Andrew Gallegos | Photo Editor.

Sanders voters remain faithful

August 22, 2016

At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton was named the party’s presidential nominee. Some Bernie Sanders supporters, however, are not giving up the fight. As Clinton’s campaign accepts...

Hillary Clinton made history as the first woman nominated for presidency by a major party in the United States on July 26. (Wikimedia Commons | Courtesy)

Clinton’s nomination sets precedent for women

August 1, 2016

Women have come a long way in American politics since Victoria Woodhull became the first female to run for president of the United States in 1872. Last week, Hillary Clinton’s nomination for presidency...

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