Syrian struggle hits home

Syrian struggle hits home

Refugee crisis garners support from students in United States The Obama administration has stated that due to the influx of refugees fleeing their countries, they will accept about 185,000 refugees into the United States by the end of 2017 to alleviate struggles relating to the Syrian civil war.  Students at...

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Students react to Trump

Students react to Trump

Concern spreads over candidate’s comments about women, autism Comments made by Donald Trump over the course of his presidential campaign about autism and women have caused members of the public, including students at UTD, to express their concern over his presidency. Recently, 11 Republican Party candidates gathered at the Ronald...

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Outdated word needs to be put down

Outdated word needs to be put down

Use of word “retarded” detrimental to those with mental handicaps, needs to no longer be used in modern conversations Words are funny. A phrase or term that is light-hearted and jovial to one person may sting like iodine to someone else. It’s all a matter of perception. With some words,...

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Community response to Mohamed arrest brings hope

Community response to Mohamed arrest brings hope

Irving teen receives outpouring of support from across the nation after being detained for taking homemade clock to school One of the things I like most about people is the capacity we have to stand up for each other when things go wrong. This really proves to me how collective...

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LGBTQ conference coming to campus

LGBTQ conference coming to campus

Speakers include actors, politicians, Navy SEALS To aid LGBTQ students’ transitions into the workforce, Out for Work — a California-based company — will be coming to campus on Oct. 9 to hold workshops and teach skills that will later help LGBTQ students in their careers. “Out for Work functions as...

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Golden Child

Golden Child

Volleyball team befriends girl battling to stay in remission from Leukemia Applause rained down from the Activity Center’s stands as Kaitlyn Renee Johnson took the floor during the second and third periods of the volleyball team’s tight conference matchup against UT Tyler on Sept. 29. It was the moment everyone...

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Why Carry?

Why Carry?

Corrections: In a previous version of this article, Dennis McCuistion’s name was misspelled. Also, the time Will Perkins served in the Army was misstated. The Mercury regrets these errors. CHL holders detail reasons for supporting law allowing concealed handguns in campus buildings For political science sophomore Will Perkins, his concealed...

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