Editor's Note: This article addresses previous coverage from The Mercury, available here. On Nov. 19, 2019, members of the World...

A UTD Bollywood dance team won third place at their first national competition of the 2019-2020 season. UTD Laksh competed...

Social life at UTD is a varied experience, affected by student workloads and the way people socialize in the age...

There are many ways to engage with news, from reading physical newspapers to informal conversations with friends. A new Mercury...

Potential changes are coming to Title IX enforcement, from both the federal and state levels, including new federal guidelines from...

Curiosity and boredom propelled them to open a box that had not been opened in years. The box — a...

A team of UTD researchers has developed a sensor to test tetrahydrocannabinol levels in saliva. THC is the main psychoactive...

One look at Michael Farmer’s office door is all you need to discern that he is a professor in Chinese...

Professor of visual and performing arts Mark Rosen was recently elected as president of the Italian Art Society.  Founded in...

Swings and playgrounds tend to be associated with the carefree whimsy of childhood — but could they also have a...

Students report late fees, convenience of center The Student Health Center provides a range of medical services from blood work...

On Oct. 28, the Office of Information Technology made sweeping changes to the Orion Student Center. The new layout is...

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

Students, ex-member talk about experiences with Elohim Bible Study Club Editor’s Note: Christy’s name has been changed to protect her...

Gaming club members discuss feeling disappointed, ignored after creation of official esports department In 2012, gaming as a competitive sport...

The esports department announced the addition of a "Rocket League" team to the official varsity roster, making it the fourth...

A UTD mock trial team went undefeated and finished in first place with a perfect ballot at their latest tournament....

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the number of Native American students at UTD. The Mercury regrets this error. While...

On Oct. 2, fired police officer and convicted murderer Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for taking...

Never did I think I would watch Donald Trump be the warm-up act at a Texas political rally. As one...

In an effort to show support for immigrant rights and promote activism within the community, a rally was held on...

The UTD's theatre and dance programs launched a crowdfunding campaign allowing donors to flashmob friends in an effort to fund...

Since its introduction in 2018, Therapy Assistance Online has been used by over 200 students and has provided an online...

Longtime UTD geoscience professor emeritus James Carter passed away in a house fire on Sept. 21, 2019. The pioneer, who...

Newly-appointed Engineering and Computer Science dean Stephanie Adams came in on Aug. 1st. She holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering...

If you’ve ever seen a cool game come out of ATEC, chances are it was made in Game Lab. Game...

The UTD men’s and women’s soccer teams are currently leading successful seasons with overall records of 8-3-2 and 11-0-1, respectively....

On a typical weekday, psychology freshman Isa Hernandez finishes her homework at around midnight, and then uses Instagram and Twitter...

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

How Muslims are misrepresented in popular culture As a Muslim, I love seeing Islam being represented in TV shows and...

What did you receive your undergrad and graduate degrees in, and what made you want to study those disciplines in...

Texas Central’s petition for rule of particular applicability in process of approval by administration. Editor's note: A previous version of this article misstated the type...

Representatives from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Richardson officials, university administration and students gathered together on Sept. 19 for the...

Members of The Church of God approached student residents in apartments to discuss ‘God the Mother’  A religious organization at...

Volleyball players honor child during fundraiser for pediatric cancer The Comets volleyball team honored nine-year old leukemia patient Kaitlyn Renee...

How one student has spent the past few years of her life almost completely barefoot University students have the freedom...

Following an incident involving what appeared to be gunmen at Northside, Richardson PD confirmed no armed individuals were found, but...

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. A representative from the Richardson Police Department confirmed...

‘Finesse Nation’ group chat of nearly 3,000 members shares information about ongoing deals, giveaways on UTD campus Nearly 3,000 UTD...

In college, students may have ample food choices — multiple campus restaurants and the dining hall offer a variety of...

Senate Bill 18 allows outside groups to demonstrate in public campus spaces without university permission as part of effort to...

Offense becomes misdemeanor under new law, carries up to $500 fine A Texas law was passed this month outlawing sending...

Comets for the Preborn demonstration sparks counter-protests from pro-choice organizations A recent protest from campus organization Comets for the Preborn...

The School of Arts, Technology and Emerging Communications recently collaborated with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the 50th anniversary...

University recognized by Association of Physical Plant Administrators with Sustainability Innovation Award for eco-friendly efforts UTD was recently honored for...

Esports players win against UC Irvine in final round of inaugural 'Smash Ultimate' national competition UTD esports just secured their...

Housing officials point to maintenance efforts in light of complaints After numerous complaints on the UTD subreddit about bugs, mold,...

Criminology professors move forward with lawsuit citing privacy law violations Following a two-day faculty tribunal hearing which found no evidence...

Survey results show that only one-third of respondents at UTD regularly receive recommended number of hours of sleep  Look through...

"We are not the MIT of the plains, nor do we seek to be. We are a great university. We...

Council members advise continued financial support for non-profit after dispute over emergency contraceptive, abortion Following concerns from Plano city council...

Incoming student promotes Democratic candidate Andrew Yang, political involvement for 2020 election through new group In the midst of a...

Panel Addresses Difficulties for Black Women in STEM A weekend panel discussion held at UTD addressed the practice of “code-switching”...

A recent graduate is changing the way police departments train officers to handle real-life situations through using virtual reality technology....

New restaurants to open in Fall 2019 include Firehouse Subs, Halal Shack UTD will be replacing three of its dining...

New security measures include upgraded filtering software, incorporating two-factor authentication In the past month, multiple posts have been made by...

Comet combines art history, cognitive science through study abroad research A UTD undergraduate combined their passions for cognitive science and...

Group produces 3D-printed microneedle patches as cheaper, more efficient alternative to traditional methods A joint research team from UTD’s Gassensmith...

Former worker details history of aggression after ex-Chartwells employee charged with murder After a former Chartwells employee was charged with...

This month, members of various LGBTQ organizations at UTD participated in the Dallas Pride parade for a third consecutive year. ...

Dallas police have arrested and charged former Chartwells worker Kendrell Lavar Lyles in the deaths of three people including Muhlaysia...

https://soundcloud.com/the-mercury/for-your-ignorance-ep-2 Our hosts Daniel Zargaran and Zack Qureshi discuss impeachment, Kobe Bryant and more. Listen to The Mercury's newest podcast...

Why slasher films don't do the horror genre justice Horror films are exactly as the name suggests. They do what...

Public relations disasters continue to plague the video game industry It’s 2020! And with the new year and new decade,...

As the spring semester picks back up, most of us are going to have to readjust to the hectic schedule...

Players qualify for second consecutive year, reflect on importance of improving strategies before April match Fresh off their qualifying fourth-place...

Award-winning role-playing video game ‘Disco Elysium’ puts players’ investigative skills to test “Disco Elysium” is a top-down third-person isometric POV...

Therapeutic implant undergoing FDA approval process after seven years of testing Editor's Note: Professor Hays's name has been correctly attributed...

UTD researchers hope to push drug research forward by developing technology that mimics the human eye, to provide some insight...

Upcoming phases at Northside to feature smart home capabilities, interior aesthetic changes Northside recently announced plans to open a fourth...

Thirty to 40% of food is wasted in the US, according to the USDA, but a group of UTD alumni...