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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

Madabuchi Okoro | Mercury Staff

Opinion: Art, identity and outrage — Olympic artistry or affront? 

August 19, 2024

A black roof, slick with rain, sheltered a figure cloaked in dark robes, its head veiled by white mesh over a black mask. As this figure soared across the Seine on a zipline, it became a symbol of wonder,...

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From game console to big screen: the chaotic journey of ‘Borderlands’

August 19, 2024

Three massive spotlights sliced through the Dallas night, casting a crimson glow over the Texas Theatre as cosplayers and cinephiles alike gathered beneath the twinkling marquee for a cinematic trip to...

Photo by Sofia Meinardus | Mercury Staff. Illustration by Anika Sultana |  Graphics Editor

The Marías’ ‘Submarine’ Tour brings dreamy sound to DFW 

August 19, 2024

A long, eager line of fans snaked through the parking lot of the South Side Ballroom, small talk filling the humid Dallas night. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the venue's red-brick exterior and...

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Dhunki: a ‘spellbound melody’ of a cappella

July 15, 2024

UTD students travel across the country from California to Atlanta, taking stages bathed in warm lights. This a cappella group, a self-identified found family, doesn’t just belt notes  — they...

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PHANTOMs mesmerizes with ephemeral performance

July 15, 2024

Correction, Aug. 13: An earlier version of this piece incorrectly stated Dean Terry's position. He is a professor at UTD. The ethereal realm of PHANTOMs, where reality and performance intertwine, leaves...

Vedant Sarpa | Mercury Staff

Marco Frescas: the DJ king of campus

April 29, 2024

Computer science junior Marco Frescas aims to transform the social landscape of UTD through his passion for music and DJing which brings vibrant events and a focus on electronic music to the community.   From...

Sherya Ravi | Mercury Staff

Unicycle club wheels into the spotlight

April 29, 2024

Juggling life and school can be difficult for college students, but the UTD Unicycle Club members balance it all atop their single wheel. These unicyclers gather together to navigate the college experience...

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UTD Alumnus creates ChatGPT-powered language learning app

March 18, 2024

As language learning tools flood the digital landscape, Lingua Link emerges to fill in the gaps left by Duolingo and similar apps, using the powers of AI to augment your studying. Photo Courtesy of...

Grace Cowger | Mercury Staff

Dallas native explores trauma and religion in new thriller

March 18, 2024

“The Magdalenes” by Jeanne Skartsiaris takes readers along a roller coaster of secrets and a quest for justice. Beyond the thriller element, the book encourages readers to reflect on the darkness...

Katya Zakar | Mercury Staff

Gymnastics club flips into the limelight

February 26, 2024

In the gym, members of the UTD gymnastics club perform flips, turns on the beam and splits. But beyond the floor, these gymnasts can be found bonding over scoops of ice cream at Braum’s and cultivating...

Sofia Meinardus | Mercury Staff

Polaris shines bright with dance covers

February 26, 2024

Immersed in the electrifying beats of K-pop music, students at UTD aren’t just dancing; they’re finding a love for performance, fashion and more through the choreography of their favorite idols. Among...

Yiyi Ding | Mercury Staff

Fanfiction contest winner captures UTD meme culture

February 12, 2024

Thirty seconds before the EROL II writing competition’s initial deadline, biochemistry sophomore Maria Shaikh submitted her fanfiction magnum opus, "Benson takes the rocks in the divorce," which secured...

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