Author: The UTD Mercury
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Chi Phi fraternity put on deferred suspension for hazing
This story has been corrected since its original publication. The disciplinary committee and Office of Community Standards and Conduct found Chi Phi responsible for hazing that occurred at a party off campus. The fraternity has been placed on deferred suspension until 2021. The investigation began Oct. 17, four days after the incident, and ended Jan.…
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UTD lags behind in languages
Despite the benefits of learning a new language, UTD students do not have the option of majoring or minoring in a foreign language. Research from Rosetta Stone concluded that people who speak a second language make on average $10,000 more per year compared to people who only speak English. Dennis Kratz, dean of the College…
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Letter from the Editor: The Mercury is obligated to publish campus news despite potential consequences
When members of a white nationalist organization plastered posters around campus carrying messages that condemned an inclusive society and boosted the regressive idea of a “white America,” the UTD community was taken aback by the exclusionary nature of the rhetoric. The group responsible for the fliers, known as the American Vanguard, told The Mercury the…
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Dining hall needs better food, sanitation
This story has been corrected since its original publication. Eating at Dining Hall West has not been a positive experience for every student, especially for freshmen such as myself living in University Commons. A common fear of college freshmen, aside from failing classes or going broke, is gaining the “Freshman 15.” Unfortunately, the stereotype of…
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UTD lab to assess state of LGBT rights in Texas
A research lab on campus will conduct the first state-wide needs assessment of the LGBT community to provide sampling data for the state of Texas to determine if LBGT rights are being recognized and what the state can do to address the deficiencies. Professors Richard Scotch and Kara Sutton were approached by the leader of…
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Mercury Midday News 2/2/2017
This week we discuss President Trump’s immigration ban with Bilal Ayub of the UTD Muslim Council and Christian Briggs of Texas Rising at UTD. Follow MMN’s Twitter: @MercMiddayNews
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Mercury Midday News 01/26/17
This week we discuss the role that the media plays in academia with Dr. Alex Piquero and the impact of Texas’s proposed “bathroom bill” with Student Government senators.
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SG Report: January 23rd
ELECTIONS AND TAO COUNSELING Elections for Student Government senators will be the week after spring break. Those who are interested must sign up by Feb. 20. “Contact someone from Student Government as well as the Election Board’s Chair Casey Sublett and they will try to get them paired with a ticket and at least try…