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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Psychology senior Ruqiya Barreh (far left) was one of the students who attended the letter-writing party to help free death-row inmate Rodney Reed, whose execution is scheduled for Nov. 20. Photo by Bhavan Mehta | Mercury Staff

Students Rally around Death Row Inmate

November 11, 2019

Junior hosts letter-writing party in support of man whose capital punishment case received nationwide attention, outrage The impending execution of one death row inmate in Texas has sparked outrage...

The “Knowledge Bar,” OIT’s newest outreach project, will open in spring 2020 and provide a help desk among other things. Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Graphics Editor

Student Union to Add New Service Bar

November 11, 2019

Project expands on previous efforts from Office of Information Technology Amidst the ping-pong tables, eateries and reclining areas in the Student Union, the Office of Information Technology is planning...

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Graphics Editor

‘They ruined their life by doing this’

November 11, 2019

Students, ex-member talk about experiences with Elohim Bible Study Club Editor’s Note: Christy’s name has been changed to protect her identity due to fear of retribution from church members. Editor's...

Photo by Ben Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Singing the ‘Typical Story’

October 28, 2019

Hobo Johnson along with Nate Curry, The Philharmonik and Mom Jeans recently  took the stage at the House of Blues in Dallas to promote his sophomore album. Filled with performances of old and new...

Freshman Micah Katz started doing magic tricks when he was 13 years old. Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Freshman Magician Brings Tips, Tricks to New Club

October 28, 2019

Without even seeing the card that was picked, he knew what the exact card was. A marked deck — cards with supposedly indiscernible patterns that would indicate the exact card — was what garnered the...

UH Implements New Rules for Packages

October 28, 2019

A new University Housing policy has tightened residents’ timeframe to pick up food packages. Perishable food in deliveries can go bad by the time University Housing residents pick them up, which...

By twisting and untwisting wires, resesarchers can create cooling effects more efficiently than traditional compression methods. Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Graphics Editor

Putting a ‘Twist’ on Refrigeration

October 28, 2019

Researchers from UTD’s NanoTech Institute and Nankai University in China discovered a way to increase the efficiency of traditional refrigeration methods through the use of rubber fibers.  Chemistry...

Inside the ‘Rocky Horror Show’

October 28, 2019

Join The Mercury as we take a behind-the-scenes look at the UTD production of the cult classic.

Therapy Assistance Online’s online modules can be completed on a computer or via their mobile app. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Online Therapy Offers Self-Help Solutions

October 14, 2019

Since its introduction in 2018, Therapy Assistance Online has been used by over 200 students and has provided an online alternative or sup-plement to in-person therapy at UTD. The online therapy program,...

Professor Emeritus James Carter created the rock garden located between Founders North and Founders Photo Courtesy of UTD Tandem Vault

Professor, Creator of Moon Dirt Dies at 82

October 14, 2019

Longtime UTD geoscience professor emeritus James Carter passed away in a house fire on Sept. 21, 2019. The pioneer, who created synthetic lunar moon dirt still used by NASA today, was 82. Carter first...

Adams was appointed Dean on Aug 1. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Adams

Q&A: New ECS Dean Stephanie Adams

October 14, 2019

Newly-appointed Engineering and Computer Science dean Stephanie Adams came in on Aug. 1st. She holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary...

Man vs. DART

Man vs. DART

September 30, 2019

Is it faster to run to campus or take the DART? Watch the video to find out.

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