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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

Farage needs to be removed from the classroom

July 24, 2022

Students, alumni, members of the LGBTQ community nationwide and many allies are clamoring for UTD to cut ties with computer science instructor Timothy Farage following his hurtful and backward-minded...

Gymgoers are generally satisfied with the quality of UREC servies but are unhappy about their busyness. Photo by Adamaris Dominguez | Mercury Staff

More waits than weight

October 18, 2021

Overcrowded spaces, long wait periods and a lack of quantity and quality of equipment are only a few of the complaints expressed by students this semester about University Recreation facilities on campus. These...

UTD returns to fully in-person

October 4, 2021

After six weeks of de-densified instruction, UTD administration made the decision to return campus to full density. Classes will be back in person full-time beginning Oct. 4, and professors have been...

Eyewitnesses report that the fire nearly jumped across the alley to ignite another roof but was contained by the firefighters on-site. | Photo courtesy

Fire near campus

September 7, 2021

A house close to campus near Huntington Drive caught fire on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 4. Firefighters arrived on scene at approximately 8:30 p.m. and attempted to contain the damage; roughly...

Graphic by Elizabeth Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Housing modifies testing requirements for students arriving from abroad

August 23, 2021

Due to rising COVID-19 cases, students arriving from an international destination and moving into campus housing will be subject to more stringent entry procedures. University Housing released its...

Graphic by Jacky Chao | Outreach Editor

Comet Cab Comeback

July 26, 2021

Following an extended suspension of regular campus transportation, the Parking and Transportation Office is preparing for Comet Cabs to return to full functionality by the end of the upcoming semester. Assistant...

A mockup of an Innovation Quarter research facility |  Graphic Courtesy of the City Of Richardson

UTD and UTSW partner in new research facilities

May 3, 2021

UT Southwestern Medical Center and UTD’s Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science have partnered together to create the Center for Imaging and Surgical Innovation (CISI) in an effort...

Software engineering senior Gemaris Velazquez won first place for Most Creative art piece with her depiction of Temoc riding a mechanical bull-like Starship.

Chalking up school spirit

April 19, 2021

Several individuals and organizations came together to decorate campus grounds with spirit-themed artwork, kicking off the second year of the UTD Chalk Art Contest. The event is a relatively new addition...

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