Day: October 15, 2018
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...