Editorials
Editorial Board: We endorse Hillary Clinton for presidency
Hillary Clinton is the only candidate to vote for in the 2016 presidential election. She is one of the most qualified candidates to...
Low diversity in staff draws unnecessary attention
Dallas Morning News article criticizes UTD faculty for not representing enough racial backgrounds to reflect growing student population One of the things I...
Mercury story did disservice to veterans
Story, image draws criticism from subject of brain health piece I agreed to share my personal story with The Mercury to raise awareness...
Women’s basketball must play stout defense to advance in NCAA tourney
The women’s basketball team has had an excellent season so far, but it will have to continue its hot streak of stout defense...
…and the men’s issue?
In recognition of Women’s History Month, The Mercury set out to celebrate the best way its staff knows how: by telling stories. Throughout...
Selfish students steal show
Peers have been condemning UTD students for their behavior at Kenan Thompson’s performance on campus, and rightfully so. On March 20, more than...
404 Page Not Found: University erases Ulbricht
The University of Texas at Dallas is attempting to shove Ross Ulbricht down the memory hole. Official university pages that reference the accused...
$1,000 rebate, easy money for needy seniors
At the end of July, AffordableCollegesOnline.org published a study revealing the colleges in Texas that provide the best return on investment. UTD placed fifth out...
UTD must aim high, yet forge unique identity
For several years, administrators, student leaders and others have made sure that UTD’s excellence is known by dubbing it the “MIT of the...
Muslims must stand for peace
Islam preaches tolerance, peace and understanding, and the voices that stand for these principles must be louder because there is simply too much...
By The MercuryFebruary 24, 2015