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Technology support on tap

Are you or a loved one suffering from computer gremlins? Luckily, OIT’s newly-opened TechKnowledgy Baris conveniently located in the lower floor of the...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

News

Stroke rehab device speeds up motor skills recovery

UTD researchers received FDA approval for their stroke rehabilitation device, bringing eight years of research by over 500 students and faculty to fruition....

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

News

Pipe rupture leaves Comets high and dry

A hairline fracture in a piece of PVC pipe six inches in diameter was all it took to dramatically disrupt the daily routines...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

News

Bottles in DHW? H2NO

A recent reimplementation of the “no water bottles” policy in Dining Hall West (DHW) is intended to address the issues of cross-contamination and...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

Opinion

UTD’s students need a (balanced) return to in-person instruction

Last week, there was a Change.org petition suggesting that UTD return to fully online learning for the semester. While that particular suggestion doesn’t...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

Opinion

Performative activism distracts from real issues

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2021 Met Gala dress exemplifies how individuals use performative activism to gain social capital rather than actively promote change. Performative activism...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

News Opinion

Beautiful space comic embodies creative spirit

“Wandering Star” by Teri Sue Wood centers around Cassandra, a big deal space-war hero. But Wood’s visuals, themes and opening scene make it...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

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