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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

Justin Burch, a freshman studying computer science, maneuvers his pieces during a UTD-themed apocalyptic D&D game. Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Comets on the quest for camaraderie

March 26, 2018

Twice a month, students gather to play a post-apocalyptic UTD-themed tabletop game their peers designed to embrace the student culture at the university and develop essential skills. Comet World is a...

Infrmation technology freshman Trenton Moore (left) and zfinance freshman Abby Flores study in the Elbow lounge of Residence Hall South for midterms. The new First Generation LLC is meant to aid students in achieving success on the same level as their peers. Photo by Ambarina Hasta | Mercury Staff.

Program provides community for first-gen students

March 5, 2018

UTD will add one more living space to its current eight academically-focused areas. Rather than have a major-specific focus, however, this living space is designed for students whose parents did not complete...

Mary Jane Partain, director of University Housing LLCs, said the program will offer 28 females a slot for fall 2017. Photo by Srikar Baskara | Mercury Staff.

New LLC to focus on women in STEAM

April 11, 2017

To advance female representation in the STEAM fields and help foster connections among those female students, University Housing is piloting a program in fall 2017 called Women in STEAM, which will be...

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