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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Jason Sadhanandh | Mercury Staff

JFK and UTD: A 60 Year History

December 4, 2023

Paying tribute to the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the McDermott Library provided a public collection of books, government reports, feature films, and documentaries. On the...

Cutout by Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

To Mars and Beyond: Students Design Tools for Mars Exploration

November 13, 2023

"Comet to Mars,” a team from UTD with no aerospace background, defied expectations in NASA's Mars XR 2 Global Challenge — a science design competition — coming to a 13th global rank and second in...

Photo By Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

Mental health text line to debut

October 30, 2023

“Comet Support,” a mental health text line developed as a partnership between UTD’s Office of Information Technology, the Wellness Center and the Student Counseling Center, is set to provide students...

All Photos By Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

Comets gather for partial eclipse of the heart

October 16, 2023

• On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular eclipse was visible from Dallas, Texas, beginning at 10:25 a.m. and peaking at 11:55 a.m • At the eclipse's peak, 80% of the Sun was covered by the Moon. • Leaves...

Averie Bishop, a recent graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law and former Miss Dallas pictured above, is running against Angie Chen Button to represent District 112,
which includes parts of Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. If elected this November, Bishop will be the youngest person to hold a state rep position. Photo By Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

‘TEXAS IS READY FOR SOMEONE YOUNG’

October 2, 2023

Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” fills the room; people dance to the beat as a former Miss Texas performs the song with gusto. This 27-year-old is running for Texas legislator, and...

Those entering the library must tap their Comet Card to open the security doors. Outside visitors must check in at the desk. Photo By Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

McDermott Library ramps up security

September 18, 2023

UTD’s McDermott Library implemented a new card reading system on Aug. 28, requiring students and staff to scan their Comet Cards when entering and exiting to improve building security. At the end...

Photo By Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

Heart to Heart

September 18, 2023

Born in the same hospital, a camp for children with heart defects, both boys' survival wasn't promised. However, they defied the odds. They met every summer at Camp Moss, a camp children with heart...

Photos By Bass School Of Arts, Humanities, And Technology | Courtesy

“Winsor & Gertie” takes audience back to the 1900s

September 18, 2023

Orchestral music floats through the first few seconds of this playlet, transporting the audience into early 1900s America with a heartwarming tale of familial relationships surrounding a classic...

Photo By Jason Sadhanandh | Photo Editor

Volleyball faces Feline Fatale in neck to neck games

September 18, 2023

After competing in the Trinity National Invitational in San Antonio, the Comet volleyball team started the American Southwest Conference season on the home court, facing off against the St. Thomas Tigers...

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