We're about a month into fall, and, surprisingly, it's feeling a bit like it in Texas. I love fall. I love the warm, autumn colors, the robust and comfortable food, and the warm, cozy knits and comfortable...
A gas leak near the intersection of Drive A and Drive H forced the temporary evacuation of residents in nearby apartments late Friday morning.
The leak resulted from construction workers striking a...
Correction: The Association of American Universities was referred to inaccurately in an earlier version of this article. The Mercury regrets this error.
Article leads to confusion about university’s...
We're finally getting some of that colder weather even though it's November, and we haven't seen temperatures reach even the 50's yet. Somewhere on my bucket list is to take a trip to a part of the US...
The last week was absolutely wonderful weather-wise. I forget how nice it feels after an entire summer of 100 degree weather to get some reprieve, even if it's just weather in the 60's.
It's also finally...
At the beginning of the school year, I bought myself a Fitbit to see just how pathetically inactive I am and to motivate myself to be more fit. It's been about a month since I started using my Fitbit,...
1. Find an activity or hobby you like doing and do it!
I don't think I fully understood the importance of having an activity that I enjoy doing by myself until I was well into my college years, and to...
We live in an age where smartphones and tablets have become integral parts of our lives. In that same way, dozens of apps have been developed that help students stay organized and help with the typical...
For the summer, I have opted to continue my blog as a series of posts geared towards freshmen, but also for students who might relate or might just be looking for a way to rediscover UTD. The series, titled...
One of my best friends loves to travel. The first time she went to study abroad in Europe, she sent me a postcard detailing her adventures. Since then, I've amassed a collection of postcards filled with...
With the exception of one of my classes, I tend to subscribe to the age-old practice that handwriting notes is much better than typing notes. Particularly when it comes to my studies, I use pens and markers...
