Day: April 17, 2023
A day in Ramadan : from sunrise to sunset
As the sun sets on UTD, healthcare freshman Rafah Shaik passes out steaming kabobs and paratas to masses of hungry students eager —...
The Fix: A Day Cafe
As a busy student, finding a cafe that’s friendly for both unwinding and socializing can be a challenge, but A Day Cafe could...
UTD Spirit Team Wins Nationals
Celebration broke out in Daytona Beach, Florida after the UTD Spirit Team took home national awards in every category they competed in from...
Comet shines as esports program leader
As head coach of UTD’s official Rocket League team, accounting sophomore Daniyal Ghayasuddin has accomplished outstanding feats in the world of esports, including...
UTD wins first place in sword fighting tournament
UTD swordsmen clashed blades and brought home first and third-place accolades on April 2 in the second-ever Texas College HEMA Alliance Tournament. UTD’s...
Softball nationals upcoming
The Comet softball team is currently tied for third place with 11 wins and four losses in the Division III American Southwestern Conference....
Comet baseball post-midseason
The Comets baseball team is nearly at the end of its season. With 11 wins and seven losses in the Division III American...
You (probably) can’t be an anonymous source
There’s an inquiry you receive a lot as an editor at The Mercury — “Can I be anonymous?” And the answer, for the...
TA compensation needs to change at UTD
UTD teaching assistants, or TAs, do not get compensated like every other school in the UT system does, and that needs to change....
Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks
Cheaper, faster and tastier, Dutch Bros has become my new go-to coffee spot near campus. Dutch Bros is a drive-thru coffee chain that...