Author: The UTD Mercury
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Snow Days
SNOW, ROUND ONE— The university canceled classes due to the winter weather on Friday, Feb. 27. Students used this time to relieve some stress by having a massive snowball fight at the Plinth. EVEN MORE SNOW— DFW recieved a second round of snow on Thursday, Mar. 5. With the heavier snowfall, students were able…
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‘Marigold’ sequel delightfully simple
Film underwhelmingly mixes talented cast with stuffy plot As the title suggests, “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” doesn’t portray anything new or particularly interesting, but the film’s geriatric cast is charming and delightful. The sequel to “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” picks up right where the 2011 film left off. While the original isn’t…
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Chinese history professor talks ancient rituals
Harvard lecturer gives lecture on old Confucian philosophy Most people would not consider ancient Chinese philosophy to be useful in the modern age but Harvard professor Michael Puett argues that we have much to learn from Confucian rituals in his lecture, “Why Classical Chinese Philosophy Still Matters in the Age of Globalization” which took place…