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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

Meet the Editors Behind The Mercury Newspaper

September 4, 2023

Fatimah: Fatimah Azeem is a psychology senior from Dallas, Texas. She’s been working at The Mercury since she was a freshman, starting off as a staff writer, and then moving on to Opinion Editor...

Viet Khue Vu | Mercury Staff

Study, Escape,Sleep, Repeat

August 21, 2023

André Averion | Mercury Staff Campus life can be busy and overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave it to experience some peace. There are many locations on campus that you can escape...

Students attended the April 4 meeting in the Galaxy Rooms to speak both in support of and against S.R. 2022-40. Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Mercury Staff

Student Government calls on UTD to ‘DIVEST FROM DEATH’

April 17, 2023

Student Government passed a resolution calling on UTD to divest funds from five weapon-manufacturing companies on April 4 as a push against militarism and for corporate responsibility. S.R. 2022-40,...

Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Mercury Staff

Why aren’t you watching the road?

March 20, 2023

As a commuter school, traffic is heavy at UTD, and with that comes careless student drivers. Drivers need to slow down and focus on the road, and UTD should implement mandatory traffic safety classes. Alongside...

Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Photo Editor

Haunted Locations at UTD

October 31, 2022

Berkner Hall is one location that has recently grabbed Comets’ attention. The Berkner tunnels are suspected of being haunted for their natural dark atmosphere and seemingly sinister undertones. Students...

Photo by Katheryn Ho | Mercury Staff

UTD honors sculptor

September 19, 2022

Is it a character out of your worst nightmare or Gandhi with elephant feet? The sculpture that mysteriously appeared in front of McDermott library overnight was revealed to be one of 21 sculptures brought...

Eiland at Canyon Creek is an extension of Eiland Coffee Roasters located at 532 N Interurban St, Richardson, TX 75081, with more space and more food offerings. Photo by Veit Vu | Photo Editor

Eiland at Canyon Creek

August 22, 2022

One of the most popular shopping malls near campus for food just got a caffeinated upgrade, and it’s the opening of Eiland Coffee Roaster’s proper-sized coffee shop—Eiland at Canyon Creek. Nestled...

A UTD student takes a summer nap in a hammock near the Gazebo. The Gazebo is one of four areas on campus with stands. Photo by Viet Vu | Photo Editor

What are these hooked posts for by the gazebo?

June 20, 2022

Have a hammock? Well, UTD has hammock stands you can hang your hammock up on and nap in this summer. Associate Director of University Recreation, Chris Alpine, says there are four main areas on campus...

Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Mercury Staff

How Comets Observe Ramadan

April 25, 2022

As the soulful call to prayer sounds, signifying sunset, healthcare freshman Siham Awel sinks her teeth into a chewy, sweet date—the first bite of sustenance she’s had in 16 hours. Awel and a sizeable...

Ukraine-Russia conflict impacts several Comets

March 28, 2022

While Ukraine is physically distant from UTD, Russia’s continued invasion hits close to home for some Comets. Computer science sophomore Tayisiya Chernenko, who emigrated with her parents in 2007, fears...

Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Mercury Staff

skate fast, have a blast

March 28, 2022

Computer science senior Nathan Breen glides past blossoming trees behind Green Hall, grinding a bench and trey-flipping the deck of his board as he rolls across smooth concrete. Now that spring is here,...

Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Mercury Staff

Comets Cosplay at SUAAB Con

March 28, 2022

Stunning, confident and bold, UTD students from all different walks of life participated in SUAAB’s entertaining cosplay competition on March 23. The cosplay competition, which was only one of several...

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