Spring enrollment for in-person classes remains same as fall
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
123 classes at UTD were offered in-person this semester, but next semester is promising a slightly decreased availability of 114...
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Big Idea Competition goes virtual, Glaucomedi takes first prize
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
Featuring a keynote speech from Mark Cuban on Nov. 19, this year’s Big Idea Competition was held virtually – with...
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Four’s a crowd: new guidelines for students attending spring 2020 sporting events
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
Starting in January, Comets will be able to attend UTD sporting events with distanced arrangements and reduced capacity. Alongside other...
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NCAA implements eligibility waiver for D-III athletes
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
The NCAA recently approved a blanket waiver, temporarily modifying stringent pandemic protocols for Division-III student-athletes. Typically, every athlete has four...
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Tuning in to student artists
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
After dropping his first song on Spotify in September, computer science sophomore and beatmaker Pranav Komandur – professionally known as...
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DIY pomp and circumstance
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
With December graduation ceremonies cancelled and traditional celebrations put on hold for another semester, you may be wondering how to...
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Silent performance for an empty campus
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
Psychology senior Eva Rahman stood silently at the Plinth with two X’s across her chest and a sign reading “Not...
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CRT is critical for effective diversity training
By The Mercury
/ November 23, 2020
America considers itself a “melting pot”, yet minority groups continue to face systemic discrimination and prejudice. While diversity trainings can...
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Student Government’s push for extended credit/no credit option fails
By The Mercury
/ November 22, 2020
Students called for an extended credit/no credit option similar to the one offered last spring; but despite Student Government’s push...
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Streamlining internship application process
By The Mercury
/ November 22, 2020
A new software engineering job search tool allows computer science students to quickly find and apply for internships. The tool’s...
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Developer proposes new apartment complex near campus
By The Mercury
/ November 22, 2020
In response to rapid student population growth and a shortage of on-campus housing, two new apartment complexes have been proposed...
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‘It’s not what we want for y’all, but there is light at the end of this tunnel’
By The Mercury
/ November 22, 2020
The transition from high school to online college has UTD freshmen finding new ways to cope with new problems. In...
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No freshman McDermott scholars to be selected next academic year
By The Mercury
/ November 22, 2020
For the 2021-2022 academic year, the process for selecting McDermott Scholars has been discontinued. As a result, there will be...
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‘We are grateful for the students for sharing their ideas and giving us their time’
By The Mercury
/ November 22, 2020
The Living Our Values task force has introduced three implementation plans for the upcoming semester. After the death of George...
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Mercury Morning News – November 12, 2020
By The Mercury
/ November 12, 2020
Mercury Morning News – October 29, 2020
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
Custom majors for custom dreams
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
Though the current college major system at UTD provides numerous options for students, giving students the chance to design their...
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Out of the starting blocks
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, the new UTD track and field team has hit the ground running in its first semester as...
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Educating, encouraging safety on campus
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
The Office of Facilities and Economic Development has repurposed its student staff to serve as Student Safety Ambassadors while on...
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Spring into new housing changes
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
University Housing is facing extensive procedural changes to the housing process as more students decide to move back on campus...
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Academic dishonesty in a virtual world
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
The number of academic dishonesty cases is higher this semester than previous semesters, raising concerns on whether academic misconduct has...
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Financing the future: how to pay for grad school
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
According to Pew Research Center, a third of adults have student loan debt. While this typically ends after graduating college,...
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ATEC, A&H develop new minors
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
One of the outcomes from the Living our Values Task Force is the initial development of multiple new minors. Both...
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UTD alumnus honors Texas with “Wild West” mural
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
If you happen to drive through West Dallas, you may notice that the landscape is more colorful than usual thanks...
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ATEC seniors produce celestial film
By The Mercury
/ November 9, 2020
ATEC’s Animation Lab will be wrapping up production of a short film called “Nightshift” in December, a project over a...
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For Your Ignorance: 10/27/20
By The Mercury
/ October 27, 2020
The last presidential debate provided viewers with even more ambiguity as to how this election will turn out. Daniel and...
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Confirm Amy Coney Barrett now
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
President Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by the late...
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Voting on campus – COVID-19 edition
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
UTD will serve as a polling station for both Dallas and Collin County in the upcoming general election. In preparation,...
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‘Employees are struggling. Residents are struggling.’
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
Residents of the off-campus apartments at Northside have expressed concerns with facility maintenance, both before and after the pandemic. In...
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UTD student takes part in COVID-19 vaccine trial
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
Amidst a pressing nationwide need for a vaccine, a UTD student took it upon himself to participate in a two-year...
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Get to know the 2020 presidential candidates
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
Who are the candidates and what are they known for? (Democrat) Joe Biden: Former VP under the Obama administrationServed as...
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Noble peers: colleague of UTD faculty awarded Nobel prize
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
Known for his contributions to theoretical physics and pure mathematics – as well as his interactions and collaborations with UTD...
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How does UTD’s pandemic response compare with other system schools?
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
Texas’ coronavirus response has evolved over the past few months on account of the rapidly changing situation, and the state’s...
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Biden makes money moves in Texas
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
The 2020 Biden campaign is making an unprecedented move in Texas. Projected to spend over $6 million on advertising in...
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Students fail to follow COVID-19 protocols
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
UTD administration reported that groups of students on campus are failing to follow COVID-19 protocols. Responding to a somewhat routine...
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CPR Classical honors Latin-American composer, faculty member
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
If you’ve tuned in to CPR Classical’s radio station any time this past month, you may have encountered the rhythmic...
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Synergy Park North preserves historical airline archives
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
Braniff Airways – an American airline that operated from Dallas until its bankruptcy in 1982 – has created a $10,000...
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‘Light Waves’ spotlights alumni, faculty work
By The Mercury
/ October 26, 2020
A luminous photo of juiced lemons; a monochrome, blurred photo of a man with a dog; an installation of a...
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For Your Ignorance – 10/20/20
By The Mercury
/ October 21, 2020
A recap of the nationally televised Presidential Town Halls. Also an update on covid-19, and a revisit of a story...
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Mercury Morning News – October 15, 2020
By The Mercury
/ October 15, 2020
For Your Ignorance Ep. 13 – 10/12/20
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Comets to the Core to have assignments graded
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
UTD’s mandatory Comets to the Core group project for freshmen and juniors is undergoing a status change: the semester-long class...
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Making eLearning black and white
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Computer science students Sunny Guan and Eric Zhang created an easy-to-navigate alternative to Blackboard’s small text and design. Their project,...
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New leadership, new initiatives
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Under a new administration, Student Government is implementing new initiatives and policies to diversify campus, rebrand themselves and adapt positively...
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SG senators vote to establish diversity, equity ad-hoc committee
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Student Government senators have voted to amend Article V of the SG bylaws and establish a new ad-hoc committee focused...
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Blossoming UTD entrepreneurs recognized for their start-ups
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Ten UTD students and alumni were named to the 2020 NTX Inno 25 Under 25 List, which features young entrepreneurs...
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‘I’ve gone and there’s been well over 10 people all in this small area, and no one’s wearing a mask’
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Northside residents have reported large social gatherings and a lack of mask use in common areas, raising concerns about management’s...
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Testing Center remains closed, proctored computers available
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Because the UTD Testing Center closed, a limited number of proctored computers are available for student use in Founders’ Brazos...
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Rocketing to the top
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
The Comets’ “Rocket League” team just qualified for Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) play by topping the qualifying tournament. After its...
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Top three places to study on campus!
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Residence Hall study rooms: Study rooms are conveniently available on every floor of the residence halls. The comfy armchairs are...
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UTD chef goes astronomical with MEATeor
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
While making sure the UTD dining hall was running smoothly by day, chef Michael Tyler was in the kitchen working...
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Getting thrifty during COVID
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
At thrift stores, long credited with providing cheaper clothing options for consumers, business has largely remained steady during the pandemic,...
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Students impart consulting smarts
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
Two UTD students from one of the top consulting firms in the world want to share their secrets to success...
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Reopening the library is long overdue
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
UTD is open for business, but the continued closure of the library leaves Comets scratching their heads. Except for the...
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LGBT + mental wellness
By The Mercury
/ October 12, 2020
The LGBT+ community maintains significantly higher suicide rates, especially within younger age groups. It is imperative that LGBT+ oriented healthcare...
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For Your Ignorance: BONUS – 10/2/20
By The Mercury
/ October 2, 2020
In this lighthearted and uncut bonus episode for the week the duo try for the first time and review McDonald's...
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For Your Ignorance Ep. 12 – 10/2/20
By The Mercury
/ October 2, 2020
In this episode Zach and Daniel address the recent Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett by Donald Trump as...
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Mercury Morning News – October 1, 2020
By The Mercury
/ October 1, 2020
Oozeball glows up
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
“Despite having to move into a virtual gaming tournament in lieu of the traditional Oozeball tournament, the UTD Student Ambassadors’...
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Neither rain, nor sleet, nor lack of government aid
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
As election season approaches and the pandemic continues, mail-in voting is becoming an increasingly attractive option. Since cutbacks on funding...
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It’s time to build – again
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
As a result of the pitiful COVID-19 pandemic response, incompetent national leadership all around and a polarized populace like no...
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Popping quizzes (more often)
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
“Hell week.” Defined by Urban Dictionary, it is the time of a college student’s month where tests, projects and papers...
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Inside-out: flipping classroom structure
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
Some UTD professors have adapted versions of the flipped classroom to maintain student engagement in a virtual learning environment. The...
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‘That responsibility falls on us’
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
UTD is now providing an option for students to take the Daily Health Check through text message. On September 14,...
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EMT participant tests positive for COVID-19
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
A participant in the University Emergency Medical Response program tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an EMT training at Blackstone...
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UREC provides alternative to group intramural sports
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
University Recreation has delayed intramural sports – originally slated to kick off Sept. 12 – until guidelines for safe in-person...
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We learn at dawn
By The Mercury
/ September 28, 2020
French international student Gaetan Dore was excited to move to Texas. After being accepted into UTD’s criminology doctorate program in...
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Mercury Morning News – September 17, 2020
By The Mercury
/ September 17, 2020
For Your Ignorance Ep. 9 – 9/12/20
By The Mercury
/ September 15, 2020
In this episode Daniel and Zack cover the 19th anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks and how both presidential candidates...
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Former Dallas Fuel coach collaborates with “Overwatch” team
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
One of the Comet Esports “Overwatch” teams recently received professional advice when former Dallas Fuel coach Louis “Tikatee” Lebel-Wong spent...
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Autumn sports stumble, don’t fall
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
While fall sports were officially cancelled, the American Southwest Conference (ASC) has released schedules for student-athletes to play a consolation...
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Smash team hosts recruitment tournaments
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
The Smash team at Comet Esports recently ran recruitment tournaments to find more players. On Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and...
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Teaming up to Collaborate
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
For virtually enrolled Comets, a two-platform solution optimally balances functionality and convenience in online classes. UTD has no standardized platform...
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The real reason young adults don’t vote
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
Many older voters subscribe to the idea that young adults are politically uninformed or too lazy to vote. This misconception...
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Logical fallacies kill reason
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
If we vote for [insert candidate name here], eventually democracy will die out. This is because [insert candidate name here]...
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Comet Cruisin’ for a bruisin’
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
To help keep passengers safe, UTD parking and transportation services has installed sanitary features in its new Comet Cruisers and...
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“It’s a comfortable place for students to isolate”
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
UTD’s Residential Life office has allocated 100 suites at Canyon Creek Heights North to use as quarantine isolation units. Associate...
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SG vice president candidate disqualified from elected position
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
The Student Government election board has voted unanimously to disqualify vice president candidate Stephanie Royer from her recently elected position...
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What’s up with Honorlock?
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
UTD has implemented online exam proctoring through Honorlock, but the software’s collection of data has led to widespread concerns about...
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Center for Global Business creates virtual internship program
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
International travel ground to a halt last semester, but the Center for Global Business has developed solutions to allow students...
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Vending machines offer disposable face masks
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
Vending machines across UTD are now selling disposable surgical face masks to help students safely return to life on campus....
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Looking behind the mask
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
Greeting a stranger with a friendly smile is certainly a little harder than it used to be, but perhaps one...
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Virtual art exhibition reflects pandemic
By The Mercury
/ September 14, 2020
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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Mercury Morning News – September 1, 2020
By The Mercury
/ September 4, 2020
Living in a twilight world
By The Mercury
/ September 1, 2020
WARNING: minimal spoilers The best movies don’t just change the way we see the world after we leave the theatre...
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Student gatherings: what’s permitted, what’s not
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
Student gatherings and club events are prohibited until further notice – with exceptions for free speech activities. Student organization officers...
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Making a name from TikTok fame
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
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,...
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Friendship through the screen
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
A year ago, students walked into class, chose a seat and made small talk with their classmates — a luxury...
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Think outside the (potato) bun
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
Edit as of 9/4/2020, 3:00pm: when contacted by The Mercury earlier today, Dining Services said that the Taco Bell Cantina...
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University closes select fall 2020 dining venues
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
Comets will have fewer places to dine this semester, as about two-thirds of on-campus dining locations close until further notice....
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‘We have something for everyone, so stay active’
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
Students can now return to recreation facilities on campus—but with a few caveats. Tricia Losavio, the director of UREC, said...
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Visas are vital
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
As election season nears, it is crucial to understand the impact of the working visa program and how halting it...
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At the mercy of the machine
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
Hiring season is back in full swing. Candidates are polishing their interviewing skills, hoping to snag coveted positions at tech...
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College + Greek life = a new you
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
The dreaded red solo cup. Every sorority girl’s worst nightmare is to be caught on camera with it. I won’t...
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On the front lines
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
Following the fall athletics suspension, the UTD Athletics Department has introduced a new undertaking to spread some positivity: Comet Frontline...
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“League of Legends” club create the UTD League Championship Series
By The Mercury
/ August 31, 2020
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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SG vice president candidate disqualified from elected position
By The Mercury
/ August 30, 2020
This article will be updated as more information is acquired. Last update: Aug. 30, 9:30pm The Student Government election board...
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For Your Ignorance Ep. 7 – 8/24/20
By The Mercury
/ August 25, 2020
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...
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For Your Ignorance Ep. 6 – 8/19/20
By The Mercury
/ August 19, 2020
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...
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Social justice For You
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
Though TikTok started off as a social media app for dancing teenagers and funny cat videos, it has recently become...
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Arguing against the AATA
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
The life of an unborn person cannot reasonably supersede the rights of those carrying them. Blanket abortion restrictions like the...
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A ‘Smash’ hit
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
In a recent Smash tournament, UTD’s “Super Smash Bros.” teams beat out some of the best esports teams in Texas...
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Seasons ceasing?
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
Following the ASC’s announcement to postpone fall 2020 sports to spring, UTD also announced its intent to resume sports next...
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Rushing to online
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
A warm welcome from their sorority sisters used to feel close and personal. Now, new recruits are welcomed to the...
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‘An effective treatment to reduce the severity and duration of a COVID infection’
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
A pharmaceutical company used a research study from UTD for affirming its potential treatment for COVID-19 recovery. COVID-19 causes inflammation...
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Housing safety restrictions
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
On-campus housing for the fall semester will experience a new series of safety restrictions meant to prevent the spread of...
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JSOM student petitions removal of certain online class fees
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
A UTD student started an online petition criticizing the university for charging distance learning fees for certain courses in JSOM....
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Pre-med, pre-law students share experience with taking gap years
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, 59.9% of students in 2015 reported taking a gap year before starting...
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Are you looking after yourself?
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
Q: What are the ways I can help a friend who is having an anxiety/panic attack? -B Given that nearly...
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Students help asylum seekers get legal assistance
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
A group of UTD students recently took up a project to help increase legal representation for asylum seekers in the...
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Boba-fide success
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
With most small businesses facing hard times due to the pandemic, boba shops have stood out from the crowd —...
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Kicking off the Sunday shoes
By The Mercury
/ August 16, 2020
Pushing furniture to the side of a room and training on concrete are a couple of accommodations the Power Dancers...
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Mercury Morning News – July 29, 2020
By The Mercury
/ July 30, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw_BvaKyrRE
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Making rounds virtually
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
Shadowing is an important part of the pre-med experience, but the ongoing pandemic has brought with it an alternative: virtual...
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Instructing face-to-face
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
While many classes have switched to an online format this fall, some professors have chosen in-person modalities — such as...
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A bright response to coronavirus
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
Several UTD students have created projects throughout quarantine aimed at improving daily life during COVID-19. SaniScanner — developed by mechanical...
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Summary of fall class options (brief)
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UTD has given students the option of choosing between in-person, online and hybrid classes...
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The birth of VENUS
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
Members of the student organization VENUS dissolved their group at the conclusion of the spring 2020 semester, reforming as the...
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Student organizations raise money for Yemen crisis
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
Dubbed by the UN as the ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis,’ the current situation in Yemen has spurred on-campus groups to...
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The virtual intern
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
The onset of the novel coronavirus caused many summer internships to be truncated, cancelled altogether or shifted online. In response,...
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ICE directive rescinded
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
On July 6, ICE posted a statement on their website that international students not enrolled in in-person fall 2020 classes...
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Comets play the Feud
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
The UTD Athletics department introduced a virtual tournament for student athletes called “Comets Feud” over the summer break, inspired by...
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Esports program now offering scholarships
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
The UTD esports department is now offering scholarships to student-players once they join the team. Esports coach Greg Adler said...
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Semitic BLM Semantics
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
The powerful cries of “I can’t breathe” and “Israel, we know you murder children, too” have joined hands to bring...
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‘Black Swan’? More like ugly duckling
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
We cannot perfectly predict the future. Many try. Some even build their careers on risk analysis and prediction. However, on...
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Being a better brother
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
Before I began attending UTD — and before the thought of rushing a fraternity had even crossed my mind —...
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Pentakills can’t replace touchdowns
By The Mercury
/ July 27, 2020
With a gap in traditional sports during quarantine, isn’t it time for esports to rise? After all, esports is still...
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Ask Sophie
By The Mercury
/ July 26, 2020
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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Mercury Morning News – 07.06.2020
By The Mercury
/ July 13, 2020
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...
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Virtual introduction to campus
By The Mercury
/ July 6, 2020
With the onset of COVID-19, the necessity to avoid large gatherings and keep safe social distancing resulted in amendments to...
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You teach eTeach
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
Students training to be teachers through the UTeach Dallas program face increased uncertainty in their prospective career after the pandemic...
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Ask Me Anything
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
Following a series of viral social media posts, UTD junior Nifa Kaniga’s activism as part of the Black Lives Matter...
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Taking green from blue
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
If you have so much as opened a social media app this past month, you have surely been met with...
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UTDon’t Open
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
Everything is bigger in Texas: from our unbridled Texas pride and vast expanses of land to our unwavering commitment to...
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On Police Oversight
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
In any true functioning democracy, community input shouldn’t be arduous. The coronavirus pandemic has been a catalyst to the evolving...
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Not biting clickbait
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
With more people turning to social media for news, the risk of circulating fake news increases. Fake news and altered...
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Your tuition, by the numbers
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
Tuition for summer classes has not decreased during the move to completely online classes. A petition was started in early...
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Under one roof
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
UTD is developing a plan to address future COVID-19 cases as students return to on-campus housing. On June 16, UTD...
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Returning to labs
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
Research labs opened under limited circumstances since campus closed this spring are now steadily increasing capacity, with COVID-19 safety measures....
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Professors discuss hesitations about teaching in person
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
In the fall, professors will have the option to choose whether they teach face-to-face or online. The Faculty Retention and...
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Remote Learning: the benefits, the drawbacks
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
Spring 2020 provided a glimpse at online instruction and how students and teachers adapted to changes in learning conditions; now,...
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Student enrollment concerns in fall 2020
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
For various students, changes and uncertainty about fall 2020 campus functionality brings up many unforeseen issues including financial problems and...
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‘I feel that I’m not being seen or heard’
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
When classes transitioned online, psychology junior Labiba Zarin Halim said she was not adequately accommodated and is concerned about how...
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‘If those 90 days pass, they lose their status and they’ll have to go home’
By The Mercury
/ July 5, 2020
International students who graduated in May 2020 face questions about their employment and residency status amidst a shifting market. After...
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‘You have a responsibility. Everyone has a responsibility.’
By The Mercury
/ June 17, 2020
Tamara Havis is a computer engineering senior. Chizuruoke Ukachi-Nwata is a junior majoring in speech-language pathology and audiology. Axum Taylor...
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Dallas faces rise in domestic violence cases during shelter-in-place policies
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
Following the first wave of COVID-19 in the U.S. and the subsequent period of social distancing, an increase in cases...
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What does the fight for civil rights look like in 2020?
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
After the events surrounding George Floyd’s death and the subsequent protests that erupted in nearly all states across the nation,...
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Designing flexible, effective virtual courses
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
As online classes continue into the summer semester, professors are learning to make adjustments to online schooling. Based on feedback...
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A community that CARES
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
The CARES Act and two student emergency funds are major sources of financial aid to UTD students struggling financially during...
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Are you looking after yourself?
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis, as well as the eruption of Black Lives Matter protests, have made the world feel on the...
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Different country, different plan
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
In light of a worldwide crisis, it seems that a non-living organism has effectively exposed the fundamental flaws in our...
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Contrarian Creativity
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
Obstacles in life are often unexpected — especially lately. Scrambling for opportunities, something to do, many have found themselves stuck...
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Guarding against Vanguard
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
Riot Games’ “Valorant” has been stealing the hearts of gamers on the FPS scene, with thousands of players even before...
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‘Everyone is in a dilemma. Everyone has doubts.’
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
Akshat Bhati, an international supply chain management graduate student, said it was a dream to come to the United States....
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24/30 with COVID-19
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
As coronavirus shifts students’ academic plans, the 24-in-30 rule remains relevant to ensure graduation. This rule says that students have...
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‘Coexist with COVID-19’
By The Mercury
/ June 15, 2020
Beginning early May, Texas Governor Greg Abbott began the process of the gradual reopening of Texas. By now, the state...
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Letter from the Editor
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
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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Note-able guidelines
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Six ways to adapt notetaking habits to college When you wake up, what you eat and how you study are...
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Exploring off-the-grid
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Activities, locations off campus to discover UTD is a hub of activity during the week, and the surrounding Dallas metroplex...
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Gone phishing
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
How to tell you’re reading a scam email Congratulations! You have been chosen to receive a free scholarship! Just confirm...
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Temoc: the mascot, the mystery, the meme
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
A brief history of UTD’s iciest Comet As you arrived to UTD, you may have heard of the magnificently fiery...
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A Guide to Title IX
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Title IX, or Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, is a civil rights law that protects people...
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Letter to freshmen
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Alumna Ananya Malik writes in to wish incoming freshmen well Welcome to UTD! While the beginning of your freshman year...
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Hiker’s gear
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Academic, financial resources to help you succeed The transition from high school to college can feel overwhelming, but there are...
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Backwoods currency
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Navigating Comet Cash spending locations Comet Cash — usable with a swipe of your Comet Card — is your handy-dandy...
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Keeping your wits about you
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
How to manage mental health on your next great adventure Ask almost any college student if they’re feeling stressed, and...
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Befriending fellow hikers – virtual edition
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Four ways to connect online with future classmates One of the biggest transitions that is occurring globally is the switch...
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Learning the ropes
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
What every freshman should do their first year Kicking off freshman year can be a major adjustment for anyone. As...
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Scavenging healthy trail food
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
How to maintain good nutrition in college Navigating freshman year of college can be overwhelming, with new roommates, unfamiliar buildings...
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Off the beaten path
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
Hidden spots to discover around campus UTD has lots of hidden gems that don’t appear on maps. Check these spots...
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Finding direction
By The Mercury
/ May 25, 2020
A compass for navigating a virtual class format, habits for success The Student Success Center has a wide set of...
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Debate camp transitions online
By The Mercury
/ May 5, 2020
Camp leadership navigates software to shift workshops to remote format Despite being miles apart, students discuss strategy in separate virtual...
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Sound on to press play
By The Mercury
/ May 4, 2020
Why sound is more important than graphics to player experience What makes a video game go beyond average isn’t just...
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Changes to JSOM community service requirement
By The Mercury
/ May 4, 2020
Social entrepreneurship class moves online, alternatives offered on case-by-case basis JSOM has a community service requirement that requires students to...
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Archer fellowship moves online
By The Mercury
/ May 4, 2020
Students interning in Washington D.C. move back home, finish courses online The Archer fellowship is a program that gives UT...
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Clubs adjust meetings, membership requirements to a virtual format
By The Mercury
/ May 3, 2020
Student organization center helps groups transition online With the university closing for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, many...
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UTD Students in National Guard deployed to combat COVID-19
By The Mercury
/ May 3, 2020
Balancing school, military service during a global pandemic In response to the domestic spread of COVID-19, UTD students serving in...
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Social media virus
By The Mercury
/ May 3, 2020
How to fight the spread of misinformation online COVID-19 can be cured by ingesting fish-tank cleaning products or flushing your...
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SSBU players rank in top ten
By The Mercury
/ May 2, 2020
‘Super Smash Brothers Ultimate’ Comet eSport players achieve high power ranking In the first season of competitive “Super Smash Brothers...
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Continuing Onward Online
By The Mercury
/ May 2, 2020
How to apply the message of ‘Onward’ when we’re all inside “Onward” was one of the films that was hit...
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Refunds issued for meal plan holders
By The Mercury
/ May 2, 2020
UTD began issuing partial refunds on April 15 Following the cancellation of campus housing in response to COVID-19, UTD has...
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Privacy versus public health
By The Mercury
/ May 1, 2020
The importance of navigating personal privacy during a global pandemic Around the world, countries continue to wage their battle against...
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Members of UTD community volunteer to produce face masks
By The Mercury
/ May 1, 2020
ACME Creation Lab recruits volunteers to distribute personal protective equipment After personal protective equipment shortages were caused by the COVID-19...
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Anti-love or anti-repression?
By The Mercury
/ April 30, 2020
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...
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Lockdown cinnamon rolls
By The Mercury
/ April 30, 2020
Two UTD students launch a homemade cinnamon roll business Psychology sophomore Mason Kitchens and electrical engineering junior Chase Ferrell are...
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Ask Sophie
By The Mercury
/ April 30, 2020
Advice from one student to another Q: How can I keep a good relationship with my significant other during COVID-19?...
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UTD custodian nominated for national custodian award
By The Mercury
/ April 29, 2020
30-year UTD employee Bron Clayton continues custodial efforts during shutdown UTD building services supervisor and member of the facilities management...
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Integral Calculus exam crashes eLearning
By The Mercury
/ April 29, 2020
Students unable to complete math test due to volume of test takers, make-up exam offered Students faced an eLearning crash,...
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So close, yet so far
By The Mercury
/ April 29, 2020
How to stay connected with friends during social distancing Among the major aspects of our daily routine, social interaction has...
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‘Feel that celebration with them even though they’re not physically present with us’
By The Mercury
/ April 28, 2020
Students discuss changes to their religious celebrations as a result of quarantine Students across campus are celebrating Passover, Easter and...
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My daughter, the healthcare worker
By The Mercury
/ April 27, 2020
What it’s like to live with someone on the front lines My daughter is a healthcare worker at Parkland. She...
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COVID-19 at UTD by the Numbers
By The Mercury
/ April 27, 2020
Survey conducted, student discusses her experience with coronavirus After UTD’s campus closed and students left to slow the spread of...
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Volunteering under quarantine
By The Mercury
/ April 27, 2020
OSV provides list of remote volunteer opportunities Though in-person volunteer opportunities have been dwindling with the rise of COVID-19, the...
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SUAAB holds virtual events for rest of semester
By The Mercury
/ April 20, 2020
Following UTD’s transition to online classes, the Student Union & Activities Advisory Board canceled all of their remaining in-person spring...
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Undergraduate lab courses mitigate online shift
By The Mercury
/ April 20, 2020
Virtual simulations, data analysis help instructors with web-based teaching Laboratory coordinators are using various methods to transition traditionally in-person lab...
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Gunman dead after hijacking DART bus in Richardson, wounding three officers
By The Mercury
/ April 19, 2020
At about 11 a.m. today, a gunman boarded a DART bus in Richardson, opened fire and led police on a...
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Students face monetary losses after study abroad cancellations
By The Mercury
/ April 19, 2020
University officials recently made the decision to suspend all international travel through the calendar year due to the coronavirus pandemic....
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Dead economy
By The Mercury
/ April 19, 2020
How the COVID-19 response prioritizes corporations over individuals In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. has seen...
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Hypocrisy of Democracy
By The Mercury
/ April 19, 2020
How Joe Biden’s cult of personality harms women As Joe Biden’s political campaign was resurrected just over a month ago,...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott aims to reopen state
By The Mercury
/ April 18, 2020
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three executive orders on April 17 in an effort to reopen the state amidst the...
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Local businesses face coronavirus pandemic head-on
By The Mercury
/ April 18, 2020
How owners, managers are keeping their stores afloat With a statewide order mandating social distancing in Texas, local businesses are...
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Lights, Camera, Asian American
By The Mercury
/ April 18, 2020
Why Asians in Hollywood movies need to move past token characters I’ve always wondered what it’s like to be a...
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Financialization: A Tragedy
By The Mercury
/ April 18, 2020
When profit takes precedence, students suffer Cranes, orange street signs, dirt and neon yellow jackets have all become sights UTD...
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Shelter-at-home(less)
By The Mercury
/ April 17, 2020
Why supporting homeless shelters is critical during quarantine While many of us are safe within our own homes during the...
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Pro-sex, anti-love
By The Mercury
/ April 17, 2020
How porn degrades women, distorts the mind “Abby” — we’ll call her — has what you might call the ideal...
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Positivi-tees
By The Mercury
/ April 17, 2020
Senior creates brand of T-shirts with QR codes that prompt comforting stories, funny videos An engineering student aiming to lift...
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Comet Cupboard continues to operate despite physical location closing
By The Mercury
/ April 16, 2020
Volunteers prepare boxes of food to distribute to students on first-come first-serve basis The Comet Cupboard’s campus location shut down...
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Good Life Versus Long LIfe
By The Mercury
/ April 16, 2020
'Being Mortal,’ rethinking end-of-life care Unfortunately, you’re going to die. However, through modern medicine, that can be postponed — risk...
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Student counseling center continues therapy services online
By The Mercury
/ April 15, 2020
Staff adjusts to online switch amidst coronavirus pandemic UTD’s Student Counseling Center has transitioned to online teletherapy in response to...
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Game Review: ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
By The Mercury
/ April 15, 2020
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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Accessibility in online classes
By The Mercury
/ April 14, 2020
How professors can accommodate disabled students amidst online shift With the switch to online learning, the Office of Student AccessAbility...
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Students leave on-campus housing, adjust to moving back home
By The Mercury
/ April 14, 2020
How campus housing changed in wake of COVID-19 In mid-March, UTD began asking students living on campus to start the...
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International Self-Isolation
By The Mercury
/ April 14, 2020
How to stay grounded in a foreign country during COVID-19 The novel coronavirus has disrupted the lives of billions and...
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Pre-medical, pre-law advisors weigh in on credit/no credit grading
By The Mercury
/ April 13, 2020
UTD recently announced that undergraduate students have the option to consider credit/no credit grading for their spring 2020 classes. Students...
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Helping Hands for Healthy Eating
By The Mercury
/ April 13, 2020
Students, university step up to support community during pandemic As UTD shelters in place, students have formed a mutual aid...
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How UTD professors are adapting to online classes
By The Mercury
/ March 30, 2020
With the rest of the semester’s classes being moved online, professors at UTD have had to adjust their classwork to...
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