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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Lessons from the football field

Lessons from the football field

December 8, 2015

Most people who know me know that I am a die hard fan of my alma mater Baylor University. Well this weekend, I woke up Saturday morning to my Bears being down by 20 points to UT and our third quarterback...

Reflecting, planning for a more intentional year

Reflecting, planning for a more intentional year

November 30, 2015

This weekend marked the beginning of Advent. For Catholics, it's the beginning of the liturgical year when we are encouraged to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ through self-reflection and...

Planner Planning for 2016

Planner Planning for 2016

November 25, 2015

In January, my very first blog post was about my 2015 planner picks. Unfortunately, most of the planners on my list had been sold out, and I was still new to the whole world of planners and planner decorating....

Starbucks red cup reaction is madness

Starbucks red cup reaction is madness

November 16, 2015

I've always been a fan of Starbucks. I think they've done a great job with their hot and cold cups, especially around Christmas, and, despite the copious amounts of syrup put in their drinks, they've come...

The Changing Leaves

The Changing Leaves

November 9, 2015

We're finally getting some of that colder weather even though it's November, and we haven't seen temperatures reach even the 50's yet. Somewhere on my bucket list is to take a trip to a part of the US...

Well hello Fall, please stay awhile

Well hello Fall, please stay awhile

October 12, 2015

The last week was absolutely wonderful weather-wise. I forget how nice it feels after an entire summer of 100 degree weather to get some reprieve, even if it's just weather in the 60's. It's also finally...

FitBit Adventures

FitBit Adventures

September 29, 2015

At the beginning of the school year, I bought myself a Fitbit to see just how pathetically inactive I am and to motivate myself to be more fit. It's been about a month since I started using my Fitbit,...

Writing, science and Oliver Sacks

Writing, science and Oliver Sacks

September 7, 2015

My parents rarely make note of anything I write unless I bring it to their attention, but whenever they do, they remark that they have no idea where I got my ability to pen words on paper (figuratively,...

10 for 10: 10 ways to de-stress

10 for 10: 10 ways to de-stress

August 14, 2015

1. Find an activity or hobby you like doing and do it! I don't think I fully understood the importance of having an activity that I enjoy doing by myself until I was well into my college years, and to...

10 for 10: 10 Regrets from my Freshman Year

10 for 10: 10 Regrets from my Freshman Year

June 16, 2015

For the summer, I have opted to continue my blog as a series of posts geared towards freshmen, but also for students who might relate or might just be looking for a way to rediscover UTD. The series, titled...

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

January 26, 2015

As a journalist and graduate student, coffee is like an old friend. It’s hard to imagine that about four years ago, I couldn’t even choke down a sugar-filled Starbucks mocha. Now, it’s sometimes...

2015 Planners For All Students

2015 Planners For All Students

January 19, 2015

I would be one of the first people to admit that I’m a little obsessed with planners. The thought of a new semester and a new year with so much to accomplish is exciting to me, but even for students...

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