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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

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

Despite administration’s silence, community supports 21 arrested at ‘Gaza Liberation Plaza’

May 20, 2024

In a historic first, UTD administration called in law enforcement with riot gear to destroy the “Gaza Liberation Plaza” encampment while arresting 21 students, faculty, alumni and community members....

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Solidarity: letters in response to May 1 encampment arrests

May 5, 2024

The following are letters, emails and petitions that were written in response to law enforcement's raid of UTD's "Gaza Liberation Plaza" encampment, where 21 individuals were arrested. These documents...

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‘Inspiring,’ ‘resilient,’ ‘compassionate’: Sarah Hurwitz shares story of reconnecting with Jewish values

April 29, 2024

“Four thousand years of wisdom from my ancestors” — this is what Sarah Hurwitz, renowned speechwriter and author, gained from reconnecting with her Jewish roots, discussing theology, activism and...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Student Government’s ‘Take Back the Night’ honors sexual assault survivors 

April 29, 2024

A crowd gathered around flickering candles arranged next to the Reflection Pool the night of April 23 as representatives from rape crisis centers and UTD student organizations stood in honor of sexual...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

A diligent drummer’s double life

April 29, 2024

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff By day, this computer science student chases the finish line of graduation. By night, he is the mysterious drummer energizing the crowd from the back of the stage as part...

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...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Goat Yoga stretches Comets’ bodies and minds

April 29, 2024

Students gathered at the Science Pavilion to cuddle with 13 goats during a free goat yoga session hosted by the Office of Graduate Education April 23.  The Office of Graduate Education hosts the...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Deep Vellum expands literary and translation options in North Texas

April 29, 2024

The smell of coffee welcomes guests into Deep Vellum, a small bookstore where a curated selection of translated books from every corner of the world fills shelves top to bottom. These translated works...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Comet Gala: A night among the stars

April 29, 2024

All photos by Rory Moore | Mercury Staff It's Friday, and old-timey swing music plays from the speakers as the ATC building resembles a prom night, bustling with students dressed in gowns and suits....

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Furry Fiesta is fur-ocious fun

April 29, 2024

Art stalls overflowed with merchandise and countless colorful, larger-than-life animal costumes greeted guests at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, which hosted 2024’s Texas Furry Fiesta convention from March...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Comets finish last at President’s Cup

April 29, 2024

The UTD Chess team organized the President’s Cup on March 30 and 31 in the JSOM building through a bidding process with the US Chess Federation. However, despite the effort they put into hosting the...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Comets honor late coach with on-field ceremony

April 29, 2024

Although assistant softball coach Abby Sterling passed away last November, her presence is still felt across the UTD softball team, who have dedicated the season to her memory.   On April...

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