Day: September 18, 2017
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We need to end climate change to mitigate future disasters
As the waters recede from Houston, we have some time to step back and take a look at the damage done. The BBC reports that over 40 people have died in the worst Texas hurricane in recent memory. Furthermore, the state estimates that well over $100 billion will be needed for full reparations. Nearly 100,000…
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Freshman cricketer gains int’l experience
When he was only 17 years old, one of the UTD cricket team’s newest members received an invitation to try out for the International Cricket Council’s under-19 USA team. Born in Australia, finance freshman Karthik Gattepalli moved to the U.S. six years ago due to his father’s work. “In Australia, it’s something that’s just part…
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New head athletic trainer takes over
The UTD athletic training department has a new head of staff. Head athletic trainer Josh Dreher joined the team in August following a hiring search over the summer. The position comes with another title — associate athletic director for student wellness. He had similar responsibilities at his most recent job at Adams State where he…
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Fresh faces
The UTD women’s soccer team is focusing on the significance of player development this season with a squad that includes 17 freshmen. With 36 members on the team, 24 of whom are underclassmen, head coach Kanute Drugan has strongly emphasized the importance of getting freshmen and sophomores involved immediately in their college careers. By developing…
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Group revs up for new year
On the way to downtown Dallas on a regular night, a student might see a large group of young motorcycle riders. These motorcyclists ride together for several miles before grabbing dinner, heading back to their homes and attending class at UTD the next day. The new student organization for these motorcyclists is the UTD Riders.…
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Editorial Board: As a community, we should address domestic violence
The deadliest mass shooting in Plano’s history, claiming the lives of five alumni, was a direct result of domestic violence. The Mercury stands against domestic violence and calls upon Comets to do more to recognize and prevent abuse. Ultimately, one man’s violent actions took nine people’s lives and 10 families are forever affected. While alumna…
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Lab develops exoskeleton tech
A lab on campus is developing exoskeleton technology intended to help rehabilitate individuals who have experienced a stroke. The Locomotor Control Systems lab is developing an exoskeleton called ComEx (Comet Exoskeleton), a new piece of robotic technology created to help assist and ease motor functions such as walking, running or going up a set of…
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Q&A: Student Government Leadership
Representing the student body for the 2017-2018 school year, President JW Van Der Schans and Vice President Alex Holcomb sat down to talk with The Mercury about balancing personal life with SG, the challenges they face this year and their goals going forward. Q: How do you balance personal life and hobbies while working on…
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Student releases debut album
A UTD student recently released his own album, “Girlfriends,” online after a year and a half of development. Before putting this record together, the last time computer science junior Drew Cannedy played music was freshman year of high school. What brought him back was attending a Mac DeMarco performance. “I saw him in concert because…
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Alumnus develops new game
Disappointed that none of his games made the “Top 10 Arduboy Games” YouTube video he was watching, alumnus Jonathan Holmes set out to make a polished game worthy of the list. The result was a game called Circuit Dude. At a young age, Holmes enjoyed playing games on many different consoles. After learning how to…