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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor

Int’l student health insurance plans fall short

August 25, 2014

Updated: A previous version of this article was printed in error. Andaleeb Iftekhar's name was spelled incorrectly. The Mercury regrets these errors. Miscommunication from healthcare officials leaves...

Depression facts

August 25, 2014

* Anyone can be struck by depression or suicidal thoughts, regardless of race, gender, age, socioeconomic status, etc. ** Calling suicide a ‘selfish’ act insults the deceased and perpetuates the...

UTDPD Crime Logs

June 9, 2014

EDITOR'S NOTE: In the graphic below, the number of assaults on campus in academic year 2013-2014 was incorrectly reported. The correct number is 11. The Mercury regrets this error. Also, in the Person Classification...

Anand Jayanti|Mercury Staff

Greener schools lead the way

June 9, 2014

Rigorous sustainability initiatives, standards at universities serve as catalyst for change in surrounding communities President Obama’s ballsy move to push for more rigid carbon emission standards may...

Lina Moon|Graphics Editor
The above quote was made in a statement by Edith O'Donnell for The Dallas Morning News. She  also noted the connections between science and the arts as a main focus in her philanthropic efforts.

Multimillion dollar gift jumpstarts new program

June 9, 2014

Edith O'Donnell donates $17 million to support creation of art history institute On May 19, Edith O’Donnell donated $17 million to fund the creation of an art history institute on campus. According to...

Lina Moon

Food, retail center at north campus could arrive by ’16

April 28, 2014

Traditional college town living marks shift to residential focus Construction on Comet Town, a housing complex that will feature shops, restaurants, entertainment venues and a DART station, is slated to...

Lina Moon/Graphics Editor

‘Red Herring’ turns tables on hackers

April 28, 2014

‘Heartbleed’ countermeasure conceived in UTD’s laboratories The most serious security problem to ever affect the modern web left about two-thirds of the Internet at risk, including UTD systems and...

Lina Moon|Graphics Editor
An outspoken Perry forces the issue as decriminalization gains steam in U.S

Gubernatorial candidates mum on marijuana issue

January 27, 2014

An outspoken Perry forces the issue as decriminalization gains steam in U.S. Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott are keeping mum regarding their stances on marijuana policies as the primaries of what will be...

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