UT Dallas

We’re about a month into fall, and, surprisingly, it’s feeling a bit like it in Texas. I love fall. I love the warm, autumn colors, the robust and comfortable …
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A gas leak  near the intersection of Drive A and Drive H forced the temporary evacuation of residents in nearby apartments late Friday morning.

The leak resulted from construction workers striking …
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Correction: The Association of American Universities was referred to inaccurately in an earlier version of this article. The Mercury regrets this error.

Article leads to confusion about university’s …
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We’re finally getting some of that colder weather even though it’s November, and we haven’t seen temperatures reach even the 50’s yet. Somewhere on my bucket list is to …
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The last week was absolutely wonderful weather-wise. I forget how nice it feels after an entire summer of 100 degree weather to get some reprieve, even if it’s just weather …
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At the beginning of the school year, I bought myself a Fitbit to see just how pathetically inactive I am and to motivate myself to be more fit. It’s been about …
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1. Find an activity or hobby you like doing and do it!

I don’t think I fully understood the importance of having an activity that I enjoy doing by myself …
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We live in an age where smartphones and tablets have become integral parts of our lives. In that same way, dozens of apps have been developed that help students stay …
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For the summer, I have opted to continue my blog as a series of posts geared towards freshmen, but also for students who might relate or might just be looking …
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