Author: The UTD Mercury
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In Search of Monuments: author Robert Edsel advocates protecting culture during war
In 1938, Nazi Germany had stolen Harry Ettlinger’s home and forced his family to flee to the U.S. Six years later, he returned as an American private ready to take back his home country and became part of an unexpected mission in the process. Ettlinger’s one of the last surviving members of the Monuments Men,…
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Athletic staff shake-ups continue
Athletic Director Chris Gage retired suddenly in the middle of the academic year, leaving his position on Jan. 22, after more than 10 years at UTD. Several coaches said that Gage resigned from his post without warning and retired the same day he issued his resignation. In an interview with The Mercury on Jan. 30, Gage…
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Author Robert Edsel advocates protecting culture during war
In 1938, Nazi Germany had stolen Harry Ettlinger’s home and forced his family to flee to the U.S. Six years later, he returned as an American private ready to take back his home country and became part of an unexpected mission in the process. Ettlinger’s one of the last surviving members of the Monuments Men,…
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Faculty couples thrive as co-workers
As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, two married couples at UTD have found themselves in a unique position to work together. One couple who found each other at UTD are chemistry professors Michael Biewer and Michaela Stefan. To say that these two love chemistry would be an understatement. Both associate professors can be found in their…
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Gubernatorial candidates mum on marijuana issue
An outspoken Perry forces the issue as decriminalization gains steam in U.S. Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott are keeping mum regarding their stances on marijuana policies as the primaries of what will be one of the most watched gubernatorial races looms closer. On Jan. 8, one day after the Dallas Morning News published an editorial…
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Underdog role where Comets best
The men’s basketball team is undefeated and with 12-0 in ASC play seems poised to hoist the ASC championship trophy. But, the team may be in the worst possible position if history has anything to say about it. With six home games out of the final 10 games, UTD seems to be in a good…
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For those with vision loss, sunglasses featuring diamond-coated chip could partially restore sight
A world without blindness may sound like something out of a sci-fi novel, but thanks to the research of material science professor Orlando Auciello, it may someday become a reality. For more than a decade Auciello has taken part in a joint federally and privately funded project made up of several interdisciplinary scientists, researchers and…
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Healthcare.gov needs more coverage options
The new year loomed around the corner and so did the deadline to apply for healthcare insurance, which was extended to Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m., if a person wanted to be covered on Jan. 1, 2014. Having seen abhorrent medical bills from one visit to the ER in the summer of 2011 after a…
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Disabled after political violence, Zambian student fights for rights
Daniel Nsomekala sat in a wheel chair patiently waiting for the UTD 883 shuttle on a warm November morning. The bus arrived and the driver got up patiently, moved to the middle of the bus and opened the door while activating the disabled access ramp that lowered onto the pavement. This is a very routine,…
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Lessons from Mandela’s legacy
Working with opponents key to resolve polarized debates, enable changes It is funny how you always tend to remember where you were and what you were doing when news of someone famous passing away hits you. I remember where I was when I learned of Princess Diana’s death 16 years ago, but with Nelson Mandela’s…