Comets to the Core to have assignments graded

Comets to the Core to have assignments graded

Grades will be assigned on A-F scale but won’t be factored into GPA

UTD’s mandatory Comets to the Core group project for freshmen and juniors is undergoing a status change: the semester-long class will now be graded. On Sept. 24, the Academic Senate authorized a permanent transition of the Comets to the Core project from Credit/No Credit grading to an A-F grade scale....

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Making eLearning black and white

Making eLearning black and white

Students create Blackboard alternative: Whiteboard

Computer science students Sunny Guan and Eric Zhang created an easy-to-navigate alternative to Blackboard’s small text and design. Their project, which they say is a more user-friendly platform for students to manage their courses, is called Whiteboard as a contrast to Blackboard. Zhang said Whiteboard is especially convenient because it’s...

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New leadership, new initiatives

New leadership, new initiatives

Student government projects committees are working to improve academic affairs, residential issues

Under a new administration, Student Government is implementing new initiatives and policies to diversify campus, rebrand themselves and adapt positively in the wake of the pandemic. Newly inducted president and finance and economics junior Sara Brennan, as well as vice president and history sophomore Rutendo Chando have spearheaded two Senate...

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SG senators vote to establish diversity, equity ad-hoc committee

SG senators vote to establish diversity, equity ad-hoc committee

Voting took place via Microsoft Teams, motion passed with 41-vote majority

Student Government senators have voted to amend Article V of the SG bylaws and establish a new ad-hoc committee focused on diversity and equity. The amendment passed by one vote. Voting took place at the Sept. 22 senate meeting, via Microsoft Teams. With this being their second virtual meeting of...

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Blossoming UTD entrepreneurs recognized for their start-ups

Blossoming UTD entrepreneurs recognized for their start-ups

Student initiatives range from providing food for frontline workers to technology accessible for the visually impaired

Ten UTD students and alumni were named to the 2020 NTX Inno 25 Under 25 List, which features young entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and making a difference in the North Texas region and beyond. NTX Inno is part of a network of similar publications that focus on innovation and...

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‘I’ve gone and there’s been well over 10 people all in this small area, and no one’s wearing a mask’

‘I’ve gone and there’s been well over 10 people all in this small area, and no one’s wearing a mask’

Northside residents raise concerns about large gatherings, lack of mask enforcement

Northside residents have reported large social gatherings and a lack of mask use in common areas, raising concerns about management’s COVID-19 safety protocol enforcement. According to information posted on Northside’s website regarding their Partner2Prevent initiative, current safety measures include touchless keys for residents, access to virtual fitness classes, attendance limits...

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Testing Center remains closed, proctored computers available

Testing Center remains closed, proctored computers available

Because the UTD Testing Center closed, a limited number of proctored computers are available for student use in Founders’ Brazos computer lab. Assistant Provost Darren Crone said that there are eight socially distanced workstations in the lab that students can use for exams. Honorlock monitors the computers at these workstations....

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Rocketing to the top

Rocketing to the top

“Rocket League” team lands first place in qualifying tournament

The Comets’ “Rocket League” team just qualified for Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) play by topping the qualifying tournament. After its founding in spring 2020, UTD’s “Rocket League” team played through a qualifying tournament in a bracket against some of the best teams in the Western Conference. This includes the team...

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