Day: April 11, 2016
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Debate story failed readers
Coverage of contests between Democrats, Republicans only presented one side of story A recent article published by The Mercury failed to accurately portray the Republican side of a student debate meant to be unbiased. On March 24, the College Republicans faced off against the College Democrats. Over the course of two hours, we presented viable…
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College still vital for future success
Despite barriers to entry, rising cost of higher education universities offer paths to financial security, personal happiness few routes give Our attitudes toward education affect the education we are able to get. As college students, the burden of college — the cost and chaotic nature of this period in a person’s life — makes the…
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UTD team cleared for landing
Engineers build anchor to assist asteroid project Correction: In a previous version of this story, James Carter’s title was incorrectly stated. The Mercury regrets this error. A team of eight undergraduate UTD students has been chosen by NASA to participate in a program to construct a device that provides a solution for a recent space…
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Student bikes for gun awareness
Group of 26 riders travel from Connecticut to Washington D.C. to bring lawmakers gun control petitions Arts and Humanities Ph.D. candidate Julie Gavran was held at gunpoint one night by a male freshman in her dorm hallway when she was a senior at Ohio Dominican University. He then pulled the trigger. “It didn’t go off.…
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Humans of Arts and Humanities
A&H students, faculty look to find their place in university known for STEM fields UTD is known for its cutting-edge programs focusing on science, business and technology. Tucked away within the Johnson Building, however, one program has managed to thrive outside of the spotlight. The Student Perspective Peter Hunt, a junior double major in literature…