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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

From left to right: Brayshon Savage, Donovan Souter, Cierra Trigg and Sarah Lewis. Photo by Anushka Chakravarthi | Mercury Staff

Black student athlete spotlight

February 28, 2023

Junior Sarah Lewis and sophomore Cierra Trigg have established themselves as cornerstone members of the softball and basketball teams respectively. With the spring season progressing for each team, Lewis...

Third head coach in history of women’s soccer

February 13, 2023

Stephen Shirley replaced Kanute Drugan as head coach of the UTD women’s soccer team, becoming the team’s third ever head coach. After a 7-7-2 record in 2022, the program hopes this change will boost...

The children wake up to an empty house and a floor full of scattered toys. Photo courtesy of Bayview Entertainment.

‘Skinamarink’ Gets Under Viewers’ Skin

January 30, 2023

Despite poorly developed characters and a lack of plot, Kyle Edward Ball’s indie horror flick “Skinamarink” creates one of the most unnerving experiences in film through its intense atmosphere and...

Senior Suzuka Nishino (left) from Coppell, TX was an All-American Honoree last season and hopes for a strong home presence this season. Photo courtesy of UTD Athletics

Tennis Teams Take The Court

January 30, 2023

After impressive seasons in 2022, the UTD men’s and women’s tennis teams look to achieve new successes. With games coming up for both teams on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5, Coach Bryan Whitt hopes to start the...

Sophomore Rob Wade has established himself as a team-first player, leading in rebounds and blocks. | Photo courtesy of UTD Athletics.

Rising Stars Shine Bright on UTD Basketball Teams

January 17, 2023

As the UTD men’s and women’s basketball teams reach the midpoint of their seasons, rising athletes emerge for each team. Women’s basketball freshman Amanda Crowninshield and men’s basketball sophomore...

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Amsterdam comes with a star-studded cast but fails to take advantage of it

October 17, 2022

Helmed by an Oscar-nominated director and performed by star-studded actors, David O. Russell’s “Amsterdam” was built for success but instead flopped as a shallow imitation of films it draws inspiration...

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