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Trespass warnings issued to individuals posting white nationalist fliers
UTD police issued four criminal trespass warnings on campus to members of the American Vanguard who were putting up fliers promoting white nationalism on April 23. The fliers were posted in various locations and were a repeat of those found in January. Chief of Police Larry Zacharias said Residence Hall Southwest and the BSB buildings…
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Ed Board: Presidential, vice presidential candidates well-suited for uncontested positions
Because this year’s Student Government presidential and vice presidential candidates are running unopposed, the Editorial Board of The Mercury has decided to publish an evaluation of the candidates in place of an endorsement. The content of the evaluation is based on an interview The Mercury conducted with the candidates. Running on the Comet Unity ticket,…
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Students dress to impress through Comet Closet
Vishvajeet Rathore smiled for a picture in his new suit, courtesy of the Comet Closet. After about five volunteers assisted Rathore, a business analytics graduate student, he had found a suit for his competition from the Closet. The Comet Closet is a student-led organization that takes gently used business attire and gives it to students…
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‘Humanists for Humanity Read-In’ promotes inclusivity on campus
Faculty members and graduate students from the Arts and Humanities Department participated in a “read-in” on Feb. 7. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to combat the ideas represented in the American Vanguard fliers posted on campus last week. Professors and students read passages from works they had individually selected. On-looking students and faculty members…
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Students show solidarity at ‘We Are UTD’ event
UTD students from the League of United Latin American Citizens club and the Texas Rising club organized an event of solidarity to show support for minority groups on campus on Feb. 8. The event featured speakers from various groups who conveyed their distrust and fear of the current presidential administration and its policies. Faculty members…
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Campus hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for new SSA building
University officials and student organization leaders hosted a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the opening of the Student Services Building Addition on Feb. 2. The addition is 68,000 square feet and contains a 530-seat auditorium, open study spaces, a “Grab and Go” food location and a gaming wall. Calvin Jamison, the vice president of administration,…
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‘White nationalist’ fliers on campus prompt response from students, administration
Editor’s Note: This story originally ran on The Mercury’s website. It has been updated since its original publication. The name of one source has been changed due to concerns of prosecution. Members of the Texas branch of a white nationalist organization, American Vanguard, posted fliers around campus last week. The incident is currently under review…
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Staff reminisce about recently deceased UTD employee
John George, a Garland native who worked in the UTD print and copy services for 21 years, passed away at 39 on Jan. 20. His family, coworkers and friends reflected on the unexpected loss and what he meant to them. Chris Rench, assistant director of print services and George’s supervisor, spoke about how George had…
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SG senators vote to adopt resolution to condemn ‘bathroom bill’
On Jan. 24, the Student Government senators voted 28 to 7 in favor of adopting a resolution condemning Senate Bill 6, or the “bathroom bill,” that was recently filed in the Texas Senate. SB6 would impose a fine on individuals that enter a changing room or bathroom that does not correspond to the sex marker…
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Students organize anti-hate rally on campus
After a polarizing election outcome last Tuesday, Kevin Barahona, a marketing junior, organized a solidarity rally on campus. It featured political and social discourse in a post-election nation. Barahona said the event, held at the North Mall steps on Nov. 15, was organized spontaneously after he’d had time to process the election results.. “I put…