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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

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...

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...

After President Donald Trump signed on executive order denying entry into the United States to nationals from seven majority-Muslim countries for 90 days, protests erupted in airports across the country, including DFW International Airport, on Jan. 28. UTD students were among those who protested. Photo courtesy of Harris Chowdhary.

Students, administration respond to Trump’s immigration executive order

February 6, 2017

This story has been corrected since its original publication. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 that denied admission to nationals from seven majority-Muslim countries for 90...

UTD Police continue search for MSA board vandals

UTD Police continue search for MSA board vandals

June 6, 2016

Members redesign display to combat misinformation, prejudice Several months after two unknown individuals vandalized a display for a campus religious group, neither UTD police nor members of the group...

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