Author: The UTD Mercury

Speaking from the perspective of a male rape victim, UNT senior Jerod Benjamin will add a new dimension to Date Rape Awareness Week hosted by Health Education and Peer Health Educators Aug. 30-Sept. 3. Benjamin serves as coordinator of UNT’s Men Against Violence. His speech, entitled “Every Two Seconds,” will be the latest addition to…

Before, it was “In space, no one can hear you scream.” But then those pesky Predators brought the battle to Earth. And now the hapless humans find themselves with ringside seats at the brawl of the century: Alien vs. Predator. Although the “Alien” and “Predator” movie franchises have charted separate courses in the past, their…

Waterview residents don’t have to worry any longer about someone wire-tapping their wireless connection to UTD’s Internet system. Over the summer, Information Resources (IR) has installed a new security protocol on the Waterview wireless system, which despite creating momentary havoc for Waterview dwellers returning from their summer slumber, will eventually lead to a more secure…

It’s that time of year again, when the heat melts the tar from the roads, when the lines from the Bursar’s Office snake through the library basement and when the offices of The UTD Mercury roar to life from their summer slumber with a walloping back-to-school issue. I chuckle to myself seeing the freshmen moving…

After two shorted power lines left 11 buildings on campus without power for almost three days, $1 million will be spent to replace the failing electrical system. The first main electrical feeder line failed mid-day Aug. 12 , causing the first round of outages, according to Steve McGregor, UTD News and Information manager of public…

Rush hour traffic hits, and I am stuck in the middle of it on my way home from campus. On the side of the road, I count a number of traffic accidents and stalled cars on the side of the road. And like most anxious rush hour traffic drivers, I think I can’t wait until…

Armed with resumes and business suits, 25 UTD students took New York by storm. From Aug. 4-11, members of the Financial Management Association (FMA) gained hands-on experience in the world of finance. New Yorkers working in the fields of management and finance responded to numerous questions from the FMA members, who were able to attend…

<strong><em>For those who missed the summer’s news, here’s a brief overview of the past three months:</em></strong> <strong>Alcohol petition submitted</strong> The easing of alcohol restrictions in Richardson restaurants, including The Pub at UTD, moved one step closer to the ballot box with the May 28 submission of a petition to the City of Richardson. The petition,…

<strong>Search revives after summer slowdown</strong> Eight months after its start, the UTD presidential search committee has narrowed more than 50 candidates down to 10. While dates have been pushed back throughout the summer, Teresa Sullivan, search committee chairman and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said she’s ready to get the search back in full gear.…

“Excuse me, sir, but may we have your autograph? It’s not for us, but for our high school teacher. She was too embarrassed to ask you herself,” said the high schooler, shrugging sheepishly. I was sitting in the cafeteria of the U.S. Supreme Court, sharing lunch with my fellow interns. Upon hearing the request, one…