Author: The UTD Mercury
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Lack of faith in govt is millennial students’ biggest weakness
Political participation is a complex notion millennials, especially college students, struggle to grasp. It’s hard for millennials to clutch the concept because they are constantly bombarded by opinions from the media, peers, parents and advisors, making it hard to hear one’s own views. The distrust comes with the emerging conversation of “fake news” which stems…
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We need to end climate change to mitigate future disasters
As the waters recede from Houston, we have some time to step back and take a look at the damage done. The BBC reports that over 40 people have died in the worst Texas hurricane in recent memory. Furthermore, the state estimates that well over $100 billion will be needed for full reparations. Nearly 100,000…
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Freshman cricketer gains int’l experience
When he was only 17 years old, one of the UTD cricket team’s newest members received an invitation to try out for the International Cricket Council’s under-19 USA team. Born in Australia, finance freshman Karthik Gattepalli moved to the U.S. six years ago due to his father’s work. “In Australia, it’s something that’s just part…
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New head athletic trainer takes over
The UTD athletic training department has a new head of staff. Head athletic trainer Josh Dreher joined the team in August following a hiring search over the summer. The position comes with another title — associate athletic director for student wellness. He had similar responsibilities at his most recent job at Adams State where he…
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Fresh faces
The UTD women’s soccer team is focusing on the significance of player development this season with a squad that includes 17 freshmen. With 36 members on the team, 24 of whom are underclassmen, head coach Kanute Drugan has strongly emphasized the importance of getting freshmen and sophomores involved immediately in their college careers. By developing…
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Group revs up for new year
On the way to downtown Dallas on a regular night, a student might see a large group of young motorcycle riders. These motorcyclists ride together for several miles before grabbing dinner, heading back to their homes and attending class at UTD the next day. The new student organization for these motorcyclists is the UTD Riders.…