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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

Graphic by Samantha Lopez | Mercury Staff.

I’m baptized, not brainwashed

December 3, 2018

Brainwashed. Indoctrinated. Believing in a higher power to make myself feel better instead of facing facts. As a Christian, I’ve been either been accused or heard other Christians accused of all these...

Houses of the Holy: Islam

Houses of the Holy: Islam

February 8, 2016

Correction: In a previous version of this story, Yaseen Ahmad's name was misspelled. The Mercury regrets this error. Student rediscovers bond with Islam after losing connection to mosque in middle school Editor’s...

Houses of the Holy: Judaism

Houses of the Holy: Judaism

January 25, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the first part of a five-part series on places of worship that members of the UTD community attend. Jewish student finds peace, community in local synagogue Alana Stovall remembers...

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...

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...

GOP candidates attend church forum in Plano

GOP candidates attend church forum in Plano

October 19, 2015

On Oct. 18, 2015, Republican presidential candidates gathered for the North Texas Presidential Forum at the Prestonwood Baptist Church. Candidates in attendance included Carly Fiorina, Senator Ted Cruz,...

Back to the basics for Lent

Back to the basics for Lent

February 24, 2015

One of the most obvious differences between UTD and Baylor, my alma mater, is that Baylor is a Baptist, private school while UTD is secular and public. I honestly don't think much about the difference...

Miguel Perez|Life & Arts Editor
The “Khanda” represents the Sikh doctrine of “Deg Tegh Fateh,” meaning victory to charity and arms. The symbol has three parts; a double-edged sword, a chakkar and two single-edged swords.

Decoding Religion: Sikhism

April 28, 2014

Followers of Sikhism practice philanthropy, community service, advocate for increased exposure for South Asian religion Editor’s Note In an effort to further understand UTD’s diverse population, what...

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