Day: March 7, 2016
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“Love” article presents one-sided story
Tale of student who went through process of getting arranged marriage fails to represent entire scope of Muslim matrimony Last week, I read “Love Story” on the front page of The Mercury and, I will be honest about it, I wasn’t really moved or touched by it. In fact, I cringed a bit after reading…
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Editorial Board: More education, discussion needed on sexual assault
UTD established an office last year to deal with reports of sexual discrimination, including sexual assault and harassment, in a way that complies with Title IX policy. However, since the office has been on campus, issues have arisen that point to a lack of clear communication between groups such as Student Government, faculty and staff,…
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Team builds eco-car
Group of engineers looks to improve on last year’s vehicle Students in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers are finding innovative ways to create fuel-efficient vehicles to compete in the annual Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. After competing for the first time and placing third in the Marathon last year in Detroit, the students in ASME are…
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Game Lab fosters innovation
Students in ATEC course help produce video games, learn real world skills such as teamwork A creative director mimics running in slow motion as artists around him take notes, brainstorming ideas for character movement. Executive producers meet with the engineering team in the corner, reviewing the latest software build. Level designers in another room sketch…
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Title IX Confusion
Since the publication of the article “Title IX Confusion” in the March 7 issue of The Mercury, several updates from faculty, Student Government and the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance need to be addressed. Faculty Senate The Faculty Senate has passed a Sense of the Senate resolution on how the Title IX policy has…