Starving for change

Starving for change

Growing up, I always referred to UTD as a “brown school.” My mom especially felt more secure about sending me to UTD, knowing that a Muslim community was present and active. UTD takes pride in its diversity, but “diverse” does not always mean “inclusive.” The lack of halal eating options...

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It’s not a question: No means no

It’s not a question: No means no

Last week, my news feed was plastered with images of a belligerent Brett Kavanaugh, Trump’s most recent nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. In these photos, he’s been captured red-faced, in fierce denial of allegations of sexual assault. Perhaps Kavanaugh denies the allegations so vehemently because he, like many perpetrators,...

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The commuter conundrum

The commuter conundrum

With the enrollment at UTD inching toward 30,000, it could easily be said that the campus has become a self-subsistent community of its own, nestled in a corner of Richardson. However, rather than just accepting UTD’s culture as “young” or “developing,” students — commuters, in particular — should seek and...

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Freshman runner ends ASC dry spell

Freshman runner ends ASC dry spell

After running 8 kilometers in 26 minutes and 10.76 seconds, a UTD men’s cross country runner earned the title of American Southwest Conference runner of the week for the first time since 2010. Undecided freshman Cannon Leavitt placed third at the Red River Shootout on Sept. 28. His time was...

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Tennis teams advance through regionals

Tennis teams advance through regionals

This year’s men’s and women’s tennis teams have added new players to their lineups, bringing wins for both teams at early competitions. The women’s team did not lose any players to graduation, which head coach Bryan Whitt said will strengthen this year’s lineup. “All the new players will try to...

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Volleyball, soccer gain winning streaks

Volleyball, soccer gain winning streaks

The men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams have earned player honors and American Southwest Championship victories as they move into the final stretch of matches before the championships. The men’s soccer team is currently leading with a five-game winning streak. Women’s volleyball ended September with a three-game winning streak and...

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Homeless serve hope to community

Homeless serve hope to community

A Dallas cafe is providing the community with food, drinks and job opportunities for the homeless. CitySquare Cafe opened April 23 as an extension of the nonprofit organization CitySquare, which works to combat poverty. The organization was formed in 1988 as a small food pantry in east Dallas and has...

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Tabletop signage to open up more seats

Tabletop signage to open up more seats

Dining areas of the Student Union will adopt a table-sharing system by the end of the semester in an effort to alleviate overcrowding during busy hours. Student Government, in partnership with the SU staff, is currently working on a project to create placards to place on dining tables of the...

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Counseling Center starts online therapy program

Counseling Center starts online therapy program

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include additional information from the SCC and to clarify that the SCC’s waitlist for services was eliminated last year. In anticipation of the release of its fiscal year report, the Student Counseling Center is looking for solutions to challenges such as a...

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Survey shows dissatisfaction with mandatory freshman group project

Survey shows dissatisfaction with mandatory freshman group project

A survey conducted by The Mercury revealed that Comets to the Core — a six-week group project required for all freshmen to complete their UNIV1010 graduation requirement — has sparked controversy in its second year of operation, with 100 of 109 respondents saying they would not want to see the...

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