In this episode Daniel and Zack cover the 19th anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks and how both presidential candidates...

One of the Comet Esports “Overwatch” teams recently received professional advice when former Dallas Fuel coach Louis “Tikatee” Lebel-Wong spent...

While fall sports were officially cancelled, the American Southwest Conference (ASC) has released schedules for student-athletes to play a consolation...

The Smash team at Comet Esports recently ran recruitment tournaments to find more players. On Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and...

For virtually enrolled Comets, a two-platform solution optimally balances functionality and convenience in online classes. UTD has no standardized platform...

Many older voters subscribe to the idea that young adults are politically uninformed or too lazy to vote. This misconception...

If we vote for [insert candidate name here], eventually democracy will die out. This is because [insert candidate name here]...

To help keep passengers safe, UTD parking and transportation services has installed sanitary features in its new Comet Cruisers and...

UTD’s Residential Life office has allocated 100 suites at Canyon Creek Heights North to use as quarantine isolation units. Associate...

The Student Government election board has voted unanimously to disqualify vice president candidate Stephanie Royer from her recently elected position...

UTD has implemented online exam proctoring through Honorlock, but the software’s collection of data has led to widespread concerns about...

International travel ground to a halt last semester, but the Center for Global Business has developed solutions to allow students...

Vending machines across UTD are now selling disposable surgical face masks to help students safely return to life on campus....

Greeting a stranger with a friendly smile is certainly a little harder than it used to be, but perhaps one...

Naked, with Fur, running from Aug. 14 to Sept. 26,is the latest virtual exhibition to grace the SP/N Gallery, and...

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WARNING: minimal spoilers The best movies don’t just change the way we see the world after we leave the theatre...

Student gatherings and club events are prohibited until further notice – with exceptions for free speech activities. Student organization officers...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW8rhpbEWFQ Famous isn’t an inaccurate description of finance freshman Karthik Veduruparthi. College student by day and TikTok star by night,...

A year ago, students walked into class, chose a seat and made small talk with their classmates — a luxury...

Edit as of 9/4/2020, 3:00pm: when contacted by The Mercury earlier today, Dining Services said that the Taco Bell Cantina...

Comets will have fewer places to dine this semester, as about two-thirds of on-campus dining locations close until further notice....

Students can now return to recreation facilities on campus—but with a few caveats. Tricia Losavio, the director of UREC, said...

As election season nears, it is crucial to understand the impact of the working visa program and how halting it...

Hiring season is back in full swing. Candidates are polishing their interviewing skills, hoping to snag coveted positions at tech...

The dreaded red solo cup. Every sorority girl’s worst nightmare is to be caught on camera with it. I won’t...

Following the fall athletics suspension, the UTD Athletics Department has introduced a new undertaking to spread some positivity: Comet Frontline...

The LOLUTD club had players of all ranks battle against one another in a summer LCS-style tournament. The tournament consisted...

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This article will be updated as more information is acquired. Last update: Aug. 30, 9:30pm The Student Government election board...

Get your biweekly intake of current events with The Mercury’s latest podcast, For Your Ignorance. Mercury staffers Daniel Zargaran and Zack Qureshi present news...

Get your biweekly intake of current events with The Mercury’s latest podcast, For Your Ignorance. Mercury staffers Daniel Zargaran and Zack Qureshi present news...

Though TikTok started off as a social media app for dancing teenagers and funny cat videos, it has recently become...

The life of an unborn person cannot reasonably supersede the rights of those carrying them. Blanket abortion restrictions like the...

In a recent Smash tournament, UTD’s “Super Smash Bros.” teams beat out some of the best esports teams in Texas...

Following the ASC’s announcement to postpone fall 2020 sports to spring, UTD also announced its intent to resume sports next...

A warm welcome from their sorority sisters used to feel close and personal. Now, new recruits are welcomed to the...

A pharmaceutical company used a research study from UTD for affirming its potential treatment for COVID-19 recovery. COVID-19 causes inflammation...

On-campus housing for the fall semester will experience a new series of safety restrictions meant to prevent the spread of...

A UTD student started an online petition criticizing the university for charging distance learning fees for certain courses in JSOM....

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, 59.9% of students in 2015 reported taking a gap year before starting...

Q: What are the ways I can help a friend who is having an anxiety/panic attack? -B Given that nearly...

A group of UTD students recently took up a project to help increase legal representation for asylum seekers in the...

With most small businesses facing hard times due to the pandemic, boba shops have stood out from the crowd —...

Pushing furniture to the side of a room and training on concrete are a couple of accommodations the Power Dancers...

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Shadowing is an important part of the pre-med experience, but the ongoing pandemic has brought with it an alternative: virtual...

While many classes have switched to an online format this fall, some professors have chosen in-person modalities — such as...

Several UTD students have created projects throughout quarantine aimed at improving daily life during COVID-19. SaniScanner — developed by mechanical...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UTD has given students the option of choosing between in-person, online and hybrid classes...

Members of the student organization VENUS dissolved their group at the conclusion of the spring 2020 semester, reforming as the...

Dubbed by the UN as the ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis,’ the current situation in Yemen has spurred on-campus groups to...

The onset of the novel coronavirus caused many summer internships to be truncated, cancelled altogether or shifted online. In response,...

On July 6, ICE posted a statement on their website that international students not enrolled in in-person fall 2020 classes...

The UTD Athletics department introduced a virtual tournament for student athletes called “Comets Feud” over the summer break, inspired by...

The UTD esports department is now offering scholarships to student-players once they join the team. Esports coach Greg Adler said...

The powerful cries of “I can’t breathe” and “Israel, we know you murder children, too” have joined hands to bring...

We cannot perfectly predict the future. Many try. Some even build their careers on risk analysis and prediction. However, on...

Before I began attending UTD — and before the thought of rushing a fraternity had even crossed my mind —...

With a gap in traditional sports during quarantine, isn’t it time for esports to rise? After all, esports is still...

Take a look at the world around you. In such a chaotic and unprecedented time, who isn’t struggling to preserve...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcL5D2vUz4 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction, opening thoughts 3:06 - discussion of news piece "Your tuition, by the numbers" with reporter...

With the onset of COVID-19, the necessity to avoid large gatherings and keep safe social distancing resulted in amendments to...

Students training to be teachers through the UTeach Dallas program face increased uncertainty in their prospective career after the pandemic...

Following a series of viral social media posts, UTD junior Nifa Kaniga’s activism as part of the Black Lives Matter...

If you have so much as opened a social media app this past month, you have surely been met with...

Everything is bigger in Texas: from our unbridled Texas pride and vast expanses of land to our unwavering commitment to...

In any true functioning democracy, community input shouldn’t be arduous. The coronavirus pandemic has been a catalyst to the evolving...

With more people turning to social media for news, the risk of circulating fake news increases. Fake news and altered...

Tuition for summer classes has not decreased during the move to completely online classes. A petition was started in early...

UTD is developing a plan to address future COVID-19 cases as students return to on-campus housing. On June 16, UTD...

Research labs opened under limited circumstances since campus closed this spring are now steadily increasing capacity, with COVID-19 safety measures....

In the fall, professors will have the option to choose whether they teach face-to-face or online. The Faculty Retention and...

Spring 2020 provided a glimpse at online instruction and how students and teachers adapted to changes in learning conditions; now,...

For various students, changes and uncertainty about fall 2020 campus functionality brings up many unforeseen issues including financial problems and...

When classes transitioned online, psychology junior Labiba Zarin Halim said she was not adequately accommodated and is concerned about how...

International students who graduated in May 2020 face questions about their employment and residency status amidst a shifting market. After...

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Tamara Havis is a computer engineering senior. Chizuruoke Ukachi-Nwata is a junior majoring in speech-language pathology and audiology. Axum Taylor...

Following the first wave of COVID-19 in the U.S. and the subsequent period of social distancing, an increase in cases...

After the events surrounding George Floyd’s death and the subsequent protests that erupted in nearly all states across the nation,...

As online classes continue into the summer semester, professors are learning to make adjustments to online schooling. Based on feedback...

The CARES Act and two student emergency funds are major sources of financial aid to UTD students struggling financially during...

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The COVID-19 crisis, as well as the eruption of Black Lives Matter protests, have made the world feel on the...

In light of a worldwide crisis, it seems that a non-living organism has effectively exposed the fundamental flaws in our...

Obstacles in life are often unexpected — especially lately. Scrambling for opportunities, something to do, many have found themselves stuck...

Riot Games’ “Valorant” has been stealing the hearts of gamers on the FPS scene, with thousands of players even before...

Akshat Bhati, an international supply chain management graduate student, said it was a dream to come to the United States....

As coronavirus shifts students’ academic plans, the 24-in-30 rule remains relevant to ensure graduation. This rule says that students have...

Beginning early May, Texas Governor Greg Abbott began the process of the gradual reopening of Texas. By now, the state...

Dear incoming student, I don’t know about you, but the last several weeks have been a blur of days that...

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Six ways to adapt notetaking habits to college When you wake up, what you eat and how you study are...

Activities, locations off campus to discover UTD is a hub of activity during the week, and the surrounding Dallas metroplex...

How to tell you’re reading a scam email Congratulations! You have been chosen to receive a free scholarship! Just confirm...

A brief history of UTD’s iciest Comet As you arrived to UTD, you may have heard of the magnificently fiery...

Title IX, or Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, is a civil rights law that protects people...

Alumna Ananya Malik writes in to wish incoming freshmen well Welcome to UTD! While the beginning of your freshman year...

Academic, financial resources to help you succeed The transition from high school to college can feel overwhelming, but there are...

Navigating Comet Cash spending locations Comet Cash — usable with a swipe of your Comet Card — is your handy-dandy...

How to manage mental health on your next great adventure Ask almost any college student if they’re feeling stressed, and...

Four ways to connect online with future classmates One of the biggest transitions that is occurring globally is the switch...

What every freshman should do their first year Kicking off freshman year can be a major adjustment for anyone. As...

How to maintain good nutrition in college Navigating freshman year of college can be overwhelming, with new roommates, unfamiliar buildings...

Hidden spots to discover around campus UTD has lots of hidden gems that don’t appear on maps. Check these spots...

A compass for navigating a virtual class format, habits for success The Student Success Center has a wide set of...

Camp leadership navigates software to shift workshops to remote format Despite being miles apart, students discuss strategy in separate virtual...

Why sound is more important than graphics to player experience What makes a video game go beyond average isn’t just...

Social entrepreneurship class moves online, alternatives offered on case-by-case basis JSOM has a community service requirement that requires students to...

Students interning in Washington D.C. move back home, finish courses online The Archer fellowship is a program that gives UT...

Student organization center helps groups transition online With the university closing for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, many...

Balancing school, military service during a global pandemic In response to the domestic spread of COVID-19, UTD students serving in...

How to fight the spread of misinformation online COVID-19 can be cured by ingesting fish-tank cleaning products or flushing your...

‘Super Smash Brothers Ultimate’ Comet eSport players achieve high power ranking In the first season of competitive “Super Smash Brothers...

How to apply the message of ‘Onward’ when we’re all inside “Onward” was one of the films that was hit...

UTD began issuing partial refunds on April 15 Following the cancellation of campus housing in response to COVID-19, UTD has...

The importance of navigating personal privacy during a global pandemic Around the world, countries continue to wage their battle against...

20 new activities to try while social distancing Being cooped up in the same place for weeks might start to...

ACME Creation Lab recruits volunteers to distribute personal protective equipment After personal protective equipment shortages were caused by the COVID-19...

A rebuttal to ‘Pro-sex/Anti-love’ Content warning: sexual assault “‘Abby’ -- we’ll call her—” This was the beginning of an all-too-familiar...

Two UTD students launch a homemade cinnamon roll business Psychology sophomore Mason Kitchens and electrical engineering junior Chase Ferrell are...

Advice from one student to another Q: How can I keep a good relationship with my significant other during COVID-19?...

Timestamps and corresponding questions/answers 00:00 – 3:50 – Introductions, opening remarks by President Benson03:51 – 5:44 – How will credit/no...

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30-year UTD employee Bron Clayton continues custodial efforts during shutdown UTD building services supervisor and member of the facilities management...

Students unable to complete math test due to volume of test takers, make-up exam offered Students faced an eLearning crash,...

How to stay connected with friends during social distancing Among the major aspects of our daily routine, social interaction has...

Before an opinion piece is published in our paper, a rigorous process occurs beforehand. Columnists and writers approach our team...

On March 9, The Mercury published an article that was offensive and harmful to the Transgender community. Michael Lockwood’s “I...

Students discuss changes to their religious celebrations as a result of quarantine Students across campus are celebrating Passover, Easter and...

What it’s like to live with someone on the front lines My daughter is a healthcare worker at Parkland. She...

Survey conducted, student discusses her experience with coronavirus After UTD’s campus closed and students left to slow the spread of...

OSV provides list of remote volunteer opportunities Though in-person volunteer opportunities have been dwindling with the rise of COVID-19, the...

Following UTD’s transition to online classes, the Student Union & Activities Advisory Board canceled all of their remaining in-person spring...

Virtual simulations, data analysis help instructors with web-based teaching Laboratory coordinators are using various methods to transition traditionally in-person lab...

At about 11 a.m. today, a gunman boarded a DART bus in Richardson, opened fire and led police on a...

University officials recently made the decision to suspend all international travel through the calendar year due to the coronavirus pandemic....

How the COVID-19 response prioritizes corporations over individuals In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. has seen...

How Joe Biden’s cult of personality harms women As Joe Biden’s political campaign was resurrected just over a month ago,...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three executive orders on April 17 in an effort to reopen the state amidst the...

How owners, managers are keeping their stores afloat With  a statewide order mandating social distancing in Texas, local businesses are...

Why Asians in Hollywood movies need to move past token characters I’ve always wondered what it’s like to be a...

When profit takes precedence, students suffer Cranes, orange street signs, dirt and neon yellow jackets have all become sights UTD...

Why supporting homeless shelters is critical during quarantine While many of us are safe within our own homes during the...

How porn degrades women, distorts the mind “Abby” — we’ll call her — has what you might call the ideal...

Senior creates brand of T-shirts with QR codes that prompt comforting stories, funny videos An engineering student aiming to lift...

Volunteers prepare boxes of food to distribute to students on first-come first-serve basis The Comet Cupboard’s campus location shut down...

'Being Mortal,’ rethinking end-of-life care Unfortunately, you’re going to die. However, through modern medicine, that can be postponed — risk...

Advice from one student to another The only thing on the news right now is the novel coronavirus, yet somehow...

Staff adjusts to online switch amidst coronavirus pandemic UTD’s Student Counseling Center has transitioned to online teletherapy in response to...

Popular simulation game lets players virtually socialize during stay-at-home orders Video games have a bad rap for ultra-violent gameplay filled...

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How professors can accommodate disabled students amidst online shift With the switch to online learning, the Office of Student AccessAbility...

How campus housing changed in wake of COVID-19 In mid-March, UTD began asking students living on campus to start the...

How to stay grounded in a foreign country during COVID-19 The novel coronavirus has disrupted the lives of billions and...

UTD recently announced that undergraduate students have the option to consider credit/no credit grading for their spring 2020 classes. Students...

Students, university step up to support community during pandemic As UTD shelters in place, students have formed a mutual aid...

With the rest of the semester’s classes being moved online, professors at UTD have had to adjust their classwork to...