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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

Opinion: Danger at the door of Student Government

Opinion: Danger at the door of Student Government

August 19, 2024

Our government has, in recent years, become increasingly dysfunctional as obstructionism — the political strategy of preventing work from getting done — brought about by partisan warfare in both houses...

Rainier Pederson | Mercury Staff

Opinion: Hiding in plain sight — how administration obfuscates its intent 

May 20, 2024

UTD administration had 21 students, staff, alumni and community members arrested, but not once has the administration pointed to a specific part of UTD or UT System policy that the arrested individuals...

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

The families of the detainees, students and local community members gathered at the Collin County Jail throughout May 2 as students and staff were progressively released until 4:30 p.m. at which point all individuals arrested at the protest were released

Collin County Jail releases detained protesters, families rejoice

May 3, 2024

As of 4:30 p.m. May 2, all 21 individuals arrested and detained at Collin County Jail after Texas law enforcement's May 1 raid of UTD's "Gaza Liberation Plaza" encampment were released.  The arraignment...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

XAI Reprom Wonderland Royale

April 29, 2024

Inflatable ruby-red dice bounce through the air as impassioned prom-goers dance, laugh and swap stories.  The sharp pulse of a beat reverberates through the Visitor Center’s Atrium at Chi Alpha...

Rainier Pederson | Merf

The TikTok ban is good, actually

April 29, 2024

The House of Representatives passed a bill on March 13 threatening to ban TikTok for cyber security breaches. Although this ban was done for security reasons, it will also help to control short form video...

Photo Courtesy of Lionsgate

Sandwalking into a new generation of sci-fi

April 1, 2024

Thump, Thump, Thump. The rhythmic beats of a thumper draws Shai-Hulad through the spice-covered hills of Arrakis towards an exiled duke burdened by prophecy, his hooks ready to sink into the coarse skin...

Shreya Ravi | Mercury Staff
Rainier Pederson | Web Editor

UTD’s secret weapon: Rahul Peddi

April 1, 2024

Finance and economics junior Rahul Peddi has bided his time, slowly climbing the charts in independent tournaments to become the chess team’s unexpected ace in the upcoming season.   Although...

Rainier Pederson | Web Editor

Save Reunion Tower: in defense of Hunt Realty

April 1, 2024

The proposal of a bullet train between Houston and Dallas is long overdue, but it cannot come at the cost of removing 46 years of city symbolism and sustainable housing for an already struggling community....

Rainier Pederson | Mercury Staff

Riccio: playing with fire

March 18, 2024

Between iWeek, Biryani Night and Lunar New Year, UTD is well-acquainted with beautiful and thoughtful events highlighting diverse traditions. Unfortunately, not every cultural event can be a success,...

Anish Paudel | Mercury Staff

All eyes on Donnelly

March 18, 2024

Guard Nick Donnelly has emerged as an important player for the men’s basketball team’s offense and defense. Averaging career-highs in points, assists, steals and rebounds this season, Donnelly played...

Nahum Pilli | Mercury Staff

Luke Kiser: Kaiser of the Court

February 26, 2024

Kiser is the key to the Comets' offense and a leader for the team Photo Courtesy of Seth MylesGraphic by Rainier Pederson | Web Editor Described by team members as a leader, Luke Kiser has become...

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