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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

Sophomore makes studying abroad easier

Sophomore makes studying abroad easier

June 6, 2016

International student starts YouTube channel to offer information, tips for individuals looking to pursue college in United States He walks around campus filming himself with his phone. He’s not crazy,...

Campus recognizes loss of BBS professor

Campus recognizes loss of BBS professor

May 11, 2016

Students and faculty in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences are mourning the loss of a longtime professor. Jack Birchfield, a BBS lecturer, passed away at the age of 61 on April 20. He is survived...

Love Story

Love Story

February 22, 2016

Arranged marriage leads to happy ending for master’s student When Atif Mendha dropped down onto one knee, Nina Rafiq’s eyes widened as she realized that she might spend the rest of her life with this...

UT Regents reveal presidential finalist

January 26, 2016

Dean of Engineering from Virginia Tech to head university Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. After months of searching, the UT System Board of Regents have found...

Sophomore first from UTD to get spot in conference

Sophomore first from UTD to get spot in conference

January 25, 2016

Only 55 out of 450 applicants accepted to Harvard program Next month, UTD will have its first-ever attendee at Harvard’s Public Policy and Leadership Conference. On Feb. 18, Brooke Lopez, a public affairs...

Club fights cancer with sweet beverages

Club fights cancer with sweet beverages

January 25, 2016

Members with, without history of disease show compassion A group of students is using an out-of-the-box method to help the fight against cancer — lemonade. Usman Hyder, molecular biology sophomore,...

Breathe in, breathe out

Breathe in, breathe out

December 7, 2015

YES club helps students find inner peace through meditation Editor's note: Jake's name has been changed to protect his identity A club on campus is using a 5000-year-old practice to help students reduce...

OSV’s garden relocated

OSV’s garden relocated

December 7, 2015

Community Garden moved to Phase 1 with additional features The project to extend Loop Road has begun on the spot where the Community Garden used to be. The Community Garden is a project run by the Office...

Couple gets married in Lot T

Couple gets married in Lot T

November 16, 2015

Correction: In a previous version of this story Zack Gentry's name was misspelled and he was incorrectly identified as a minister ordained by the State of Texas. The Mercury regrets this error.  Newlyweds...

A Dance to Remember

A Dance to Remember

November 2, 2015

Comet Swing Society helps create lasting friendships, fun Faint music and laughter fills the Galaxy rooms most Friday nights as students dance swing jazz. From experienced movers to novice ones, all of...

What to Watch on Netflix

What to Watch on Netflix

October 19, 2015

    American Horror Story: Freak Show —  Added Oct. 6 The fourth season of the “American Horror Story” series once again offers viewers a thrilling horror-mystery starring Academy Award...

Religion mixes with politics on campaign trail

Religion mixes with politics on campaign trail

October 19, 2015

Plano church forum with presidential candidates highlights growing influence of Christianity on conservatives The church auditorium was filled with enthusiasm as the six presidential hopefuls strolled...

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