Author: The UTD Mercury
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Comets’ critical critique of cinema
“Oppenheimer”, “Barbie”, “American Fiction” among Oscar nominees this year While “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” might be the most famous of this year’s Oscars nominees, the eight other films up for “Best Picture” give them a run for their money. Since movies are an integral part of UTD’s campus culture, as seen with widespread campus participation in…
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Luke Kiser: Kaiser of the Court
Kiser is the key to the Comets’ offense and a leader for the team Described by team members as a leader, Luke Kiser has become an integral part of the UTD Comets’ offense as a guard. He is averaging career-high numbers in points and assists this season, fueled by double-doubles against Hardin-Simmons and McMurry. Kiser,…
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Comets take home their last ever ASC title in buzzerbeater
Men’s basketball finished the season with a win, the women’s team with a loss. Both teams will take a break before transitioning to DII After consecutive wins against Concordia Texas and LeTourneau and a loss against East Texas Baptist, the men’s team qualified for the American Southwestern Conference championship and won both its games against…
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Break out the brooms
The Comets outscored the Bulldogs 33-10 on across the three-game opening series. After two strong games on Friday, Feb. 16, including a 15-run performance in the series opener and a comeback win in the second game, the baseball team completed the sweep on Saturday with a statement game. In Saturday’s 12-0 blowout performance, right-hander and…
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Locally sourced food could cut costs in new SU
UTD is in desperate need for affordable and sustainable food options, and locally-sourced dining options in the new Student Union can accomplish that goal by both improving students’ health and stimulating the local economy. After exerting all your mental energy trying to understand your last lecture, you’re starving, and you have 15 minutes to grab…
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Need resume advice? Skip ECS 3390
If you’re an ECS major looking for full time employment, a great way to accomplish this is through internships. Unfortunately, ECS 3390 — the class designed to help students with the rigorous internship application cycle — regularly fails to provide relevant guidance; you’re better off talking to the Association for Computing Machinery or other students…
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House District Candidate Profiles: Francine Ly and Gulrez Khan
Texan Republicans and Democrats will race for their party nomination on March 5 for a seat in their respective House district. With calls to political action preceding the primaries, Texan political candidates now have to appeal to a group whose voter turnout has risen by 14% over the past 10 years: college students. Texas is…