Author: The UTD Mercury
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Softball teams up for final ASC run
In their last season as a Division III program, the UTD softball team sports high expectations and a close-knit identity. While they are not the top-ranked team in the ASC, Head Coach Kelly Archer said that the Comets are still hoping to compete for the conference title as they begin to prepare for the transition…
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Green Day saves their fading reputation with ‘SAVIORS ’
Although most casual listeners have only heard tracks from “American Idiot,” Green Day and their furious, political, deliciously all-American pop punk has remained a household name for fans of alternative music since the ’90s. Their 14th studio album, “SAVIORS”, meets the incredible precedent set by “American Idiot” and other indisputable classics like “Dookie” — a…
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Anastasia Paramzina: a natural competitor
From an early age, economics freshman Anastasia Paramzina said chess fascinated her — and she knew she needed to win. Paramzina, now a highly competitive Woman Grandmaster (WGM), is continuing her chess career as the newest member of the UTD chess team. Paramzina is a Russian chess player with a FIDE rating of 2183 and…
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Chess team slams the Pan-Ams
The UTD chess team secured No. 2 at the 2024 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship and will move on to the Final Four College Chess Championship in mid-spring. In addition, the UTD chess club received No. 3 overall in the U1800 section. UTD Chess competed in the Pan-Ams from Jan. 4-7 in McAllen, Texas, sending five…
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Austin Page turns a new page
After taking the fall semester off from basketball, sophomore center Austin Page leaped back onto the court swiftly bringing hot shooting and a fiery spirit. His career-high performance of 28 points on Jan. 13 marked a remarkable come-back only two weeks after his return, and ever since he’s consistently led the team in scoring. With…
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Basketball spotlight: Alex Bowman making waves at UTD
Senior forward Alex Bowman shined with the first double-double in her career, scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds on Jan. 18 against Sul Ross State University. Since transferring to UTD, she has dominated the court and claimed Athlete of the Week recognition three times. On Nov. 13 2023, Jan. 8 2024 and Jan. 22 2024,…
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Biased Spirit Rocks reporting misrepresents Comets
“We are winning.” “Love them both.” “No peace on stolen land.” Chances are, you remember reading those words on the Spirit Rocks last semester. But the story of UTD’s infamous “rock wars” has been twisted to suit news outlets’ personal narratives, endangering the truth and our school’s reputation. For many Comets, last fall was defined…
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New year, new classes — but don’t drop old friends
New semesters are exciting because they offer one of the most enriching experiences campus life has to offer: new social opportunities, which are important in not just your growth as a student but as a person. But while it might be a “new year, new you,” don’t forget to maintain your budding friendships from previous…