Author: The UTD Mercury
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Student voices not heard in Testing Center decision
The Testing Center moved from its location in the library to Synergy Park North 2 in a unilateral move by administration without student comment. Located next to Northside, SP/N2 is a 20-minute walk from the library. Because of a lack of communication from the administration, students don’t know how much the move, renovation and new…
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Students should read books more often
Reading is one of the most important skills to have and develop in life. However, people don’t seem to be reading for fun as much as they could be and this needs to be changed. Along with the obvious benefits that come with reading for pleasure, such as increased intelligence and open-mindedness, it can also…
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Plinth stage undergoing repairs
After almost three months of being closed off, the stage at the center of the Plinth is undergoing repairs. Both the substrate and wooden panels are being replaced and an electrical component is being added. The damage was originally reported to Facilities Management in mid-November, when a student reported the the planks of the stage…
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SP/N Gallery
From Los Angeles and New York to Germany and France, June Owens’ filmography journey brings her back to UTD’s SP/N gallery with her exhibit, giving the children of the Holocaust a voice. Owens’ exhibit “revisit, remember, reconnect Fohrenwald children” features interviews and stories from children held at Jewish displaced person camps, specifically from the camp…
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Men’s volleyball returns to UTD
Two seniors helped reinstate the men’s club volleyball team during the fall semester. Even with probation and a lack of funding, the team practices every week and has attended a competitive open tournament. Although the men’s volleyball club has existed for several years, it was not until recently that it was recognized again as an…