Author: The UTD Mercury
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‘The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot’: an ode to hopeful living
“The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot,” a realistic fiction novel written by Marianne Cronin, is a poignant commentary on the human experience seen through the eyes of 17-year-old Lenni. Lenni experiences her life in a hospital, which colors the hope, loss and newfound friendships that come with adolescence. This novel takes a dive…
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‘Love at First Sight,’ the peak modern romcom
Charming, genuine and unexpected — “Love at First Sight” marks the Renaissance of the romantic comedy genre for a new generation. Starring Haley Lu Richardson as Hadley Sullivan and Ben Hardy as Oliver Jones, the film follows two twenty-something college students who meet in the airport as they travel to London during winter break and…
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‘One Piece’ is, for once, a live-action anime adaptation worth watching
The “One Piece” live action show has finally arrived, and fans all over the world are watching the masterpiece in a new light. This Netflix adaptation is an entertaining ode to the original that makes the story more digestible for new and old fans alike. Episode one displays the first arc, Romance Dawn, which sets…
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Arctic Monkeys create cinematic night of music, nostalgia
Stepping into Dickies Arena the night of Sept. 16 felt like entering the 2010s, with flannels wrapped around waists, vintage band tees, fishnet tights plastered with rips and chunky Doc Martens waiting to crush the feet of whoever dares stand too close to you in the pit. With a flash of light, the lead singer…
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Lana Del Rey Shines Through Rain
Despite the on-and-off thunderstorm that plagued the night and eventually cut it short, Lana Del Rey’s Dallas stop on her 2023 “Did You Know There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” tour provided a magnetic and soulful performance. Del Rey’s Dallas concert marked her third performance on the tour Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Dos Equis…
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Men’s, Women’s Basketball Take To The Courts
Despite basketball preseason approaching and men’s and women’s basketball teams heading onto the courts after a long summer to begin preparing for the season ahead, some fans are unaware of the athletes that form the teams. Both teams don’t officially start their season until early November, which leaves the month of October open to practicing…
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Women’s Soccer Unstoppable
This season, UTD women’s soccer team has been an unstoppable force, winning every game without a single goal scored against them. Here’s everything you need to know to get caught up. The Comets are currently 6–1–0 overall, paving the way for an impressive introduction for the team’s first season with head coach Stephen Shirley and…
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Kate Crowe, soccer star
Kate Crowe has skyrocketed to success in her senior year, leading the Comets as a consistent American Southwest Conference, or ASC, game leader in overall goals, game winning goals and points scored. Immersed in soccer culture since the age of three in Edmond, Oklahoma, Crowe found early success in athletics. By her sophomore year at…
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UTD’s greatest goalkeeper in the making
In her junior year, Jade Press reigns as the best ASC goalkeeper for shutouts, preventing a single score against her team for eight games and continuing the streak of an undefeated season. In Lago Vista, Texas, a star rose in Lago Vista High School’s club soccer. A standout Viking would become a Comet in 2021,…
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Comets cede to the Cowgirls
The women’s tennis team participated in the 2023 ITA Division III Women’s Southwest Regional Championship held at Hardon-Simmons University Sept. 21 to Sept. 24, losing during their singles and doubles semifinal matches. The tournament marked the end of the short fall season as they set the rankings for the main season in spring. As five-time…