Author: The UTD Mercury
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Threatened suspension lifted from student
The threat of a two-year suspension toward computer science graduate Cody Hatfield was lifted by UTD on Aug. 18 after an intervention from The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. On April 11, Hatfield received a citation on his car charging him for parking in the incorrect spot. As he drove off campus, video evidence…
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UTD pre-law center brings on new director Heather Stovall
The UTD pre-law advising program welcomes a new director, who plans to increase externship opportunities with law firms and awareness among students about reaching out for aid with application processes and questions concerning law school. In August 2023, Heather Stovall stepped into her new role as the director of the Pre-Law Advising Center. Stovall received…
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Exploring the architecture of the Athenaeum: UTD’s upcoming addition
Rendering of the museum near the roundabout. Courtesy of Morphosis Architects. Morphosis Architects — the firm that created the design for the Perot museum in downtown Dallas — designed the first phase of the Athenaeum, which houses part of the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD. The 56,407-square foot museum is currently under construction…
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Millennium Fellowship chapter opens at UTD
The Millennium Fellowship, a four-month leadership development program sponsored by The United Nations Academic Impact, accepted nine fellows from UTD, including two campus directors, electrical engineering junior Sahi Chundu and international political economy senior Margaret Belford. The Millennium Fellowship runs from August to November and is open to undergraduates worldwide. The program aims to help…
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Paxton escapes looming impeachment, will stay Texas Attorney General
Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and Collin County representative, was acquitted from 16 articles impeachment, including bribery and obstruction of justice on Sept. 16 and will remain in his position. Paxton stood trial beginning Sept. 5 in front of the Texas Senate, which Paxton has decried as an inciting point for further political polarization after…
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Heart to Heart
Physics junior Seth Rippentrop and business administration junior Tate Lewis could not have predicted they would survive the same rare heart condition in the same hospital and make it to college. And they certainly didn’t plan on going to the same university – UTD – or becoming roommates. The pair shared a different type of…
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Hozier’s new album is his weakest
Inspired by Dante’s “Inferno,” Hozier’s third album takes the listener to hell and back with a new take on indie-folk music. “Unreal Unearth” is an unexpected twist on the artist’s style that results in an overall lukewarm experience. With his breakout single “Take Me to Church,” the Irish singer stood out among singers with his…
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Breaking Greek life misconceptions during rush week
UTD hosts over 1,100 students within its 26 chapters of fraternities and sororities — collectively known as Greek life — which connect students to academic and professional development and provide them with new friends and an emotional support network. Most fraternities and sororities host “rush week.” During the first weeks of the fall semester, prospective…
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“Nineteen to Twenty” gives hope to nervous young adults
College students of any age can find comfort in “Nineteen to Twenty” as it tackles the anticipation, unity and excitement of growing up. For anyone struggling with the transition to adulthood, this unscripted series will provide you with reassurance and hope. “Nineteen to Twenty’ is a reality show void of drama as it follows a…