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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

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Mercury Staff.

Starving for change

October 15, 2018

Growing up, I always referred to UTD as a “brown school.” My mom especially felt more secure about sending me to UTD, knowing that a Muslim community was present and active. UTD takes pride in its...

Graphic by EJ Chong | Mercury Staff.

Moving beyond misconceptions

October 1, 2018

One of the biggest consequences of being a minority sect in the midst of a big religion like Islam is that our traditions and viewpoints are never accurately represented in mainstream media, textbooks...

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...

Photo by Ambarina Hasta | Mercury Staff.

Q&A: Hasan Minhaj

February 15, 2018

Hasan Minhaj is a comedian known for his role as a senior correspondent on “The Daily Show” and his critically acclaimed Netflix special “Homecoming King.” The special involves his experiences...

Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Perceptions about Muslim-Americans

June 5, 2017

After conducting a study on attitudes towards Muslim students on campus, an alumna found evidence that the majority of UTD students view Muslims in a positive light. The study, conducted by alumna Faraha...

Graphic by Chad Austin | Graphics Editor.

Muslim students balance Ramadan, school

June 5, 2017

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan occurs during a critical time for students taking summer courses. Muslim students experience reduced energy from fasting, in addition to conflicting time commitments between...

Student Government Senator Jonathan Schuler found Qurans in the toilet in a bathroom on the upper floor of the SU on March 28.  SG reported the matter to UTD PD immediately. Photo courtesy of Sammy Lutes.

Qurans found in SU bathroom

April 11, 2017

A group of Student Government senators found copies of the Quran inside the toilets in the bathrooms adjacent to the Galaxy Rooms. The Quran is the holy text in Islam, and it is considered sacred by Muslims...

Houses of the Holy: Islam

Houses of the Holy: Islam

February 8, 2016

Correction: In a previous version of this story, Yaseen Ahmad's name was misspelled. The Mercury regrets this error. Student rediscovers bond with Islam after losing connection to mosque in middle school Editor’s...

What it's like to be Muslim in America

What it’s like to be Muslim in America

June 8, 2015

Nour Sharaf was on Facebook when she saw a link about the shooting in Garland. Immediately, her heart filled with dread. On May 3, two gunmen opened fire outside an art exhibit held at the Curtis Culwell...

Muslims must stand for peace

February 24, 2015

Islam preaches tolerance, peace and understanding, and the voices that stand for these principles must be louder because there is simply too much misinformation regarding the religion. It was tragic to...

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