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While we watched the eclipse, they studied the sky

During the April 8 total solar eclipse, associate physics professor Fabiano Rodrigues led a team of student researchers in probing the ionosphere, collecting...

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Einstein, an eclipse and Brazil walk into a bar

At the 2024 Solar Eclipse Panel Discussion that took place April 8, Professor of Physics and Astrophysics Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki retold the story of...

Sports

Comets still first in ASC despite ending streak

The UTD women’s tennis team crushed Ozarks 9-0 on March 29 before falling to Utah Tech 6-1 on April 2. They bounced back...

Opinion

Entitled students: No one owes you a degree

Imagine this: you’re in a core class, past the withdrawal deadline, and suddenly a few choice classmates start to complain about the level...

Opinion

‘Heartstopper’ makes minorities tokens

To justify queerness to heterosexual audiences, queer media loses its nuance and limits exploration of other topics besides sexuality. This stems from new...

Life & Arts

Deep Vellum expands literary and translation options in North Texas

The smell of coffee welcomes guests into Deep Vellum, a small bookstore where a curated selection of translated books from every corner of...

News

Comets honor late coach with on-field ceremony

Although assistant softball coach Abby Sterling passed away last November, her presence is still felt across the UTD softball team, who have dedicated...

Opinion

Comets v. Taco Bell: A case for #6

Taco Bell’s menu is full of broken promises, and I’ve been fooled into giving it another chance time after time.  After waiting an...

News

Letter to the Editor: Be Comet Safe!

The UT Dallas Police Department would like to encourage our electric scooter and bicycle owners to follow the following recommendations in regard to...

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UTD to eliminate Office of Campus Resources and Support, 20 employee positions

After reevaluating its compliance with Texas’ DEI higher education ban, UTD will eliminate the newly-formed Office of Campus Resources and Support and 20...

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