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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Researcher wins grant

Researcher wins grant

September 8, 2015

Move to support research on bacterial defense mechanism An assistant professor in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics received a $1.9 million, five year grant from the National Institute of Health...

In the dancing spirit

In the dancing spirit

September 8, 2015

Power Dancers get new coach with NFL, NBA performing experience A former member of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dance Squad will join UTD as the new head coach of the Power Dancers. Jacy Barney spent...

Writing, science and Oliver Sacks

Writing, science and Oliver Sacks

September 7, 2015

My parents rarely make note of anything I write unless I bring it to their attention, but whenever they do, they remark that they have no idea where I got my ability to pen words on paper (figuratively,...

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Activism and cynicism

September 7, 2015

The Labor Day weekend is one of those perfect long weekends when the gas prices are down and the weight of the semester hasn't started yet. Fall isn't quite here in Dallas and there is still that sweet...

Volleyball crushes Wiley in season opener

September 3, 2015

The volleyball team opened the season with a strong showing on Sept. 2, taking down Wiley College 3-0. Despite some unforced errors in the first set, the Comets still won 25-15. A versatile attack led...

The Mercury Morning News

September 2, 2015

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Immigration is the new anti-imperialism

Immigration is the new anti-imperialism

September 1, 2015

It's your second week back Comets and you've been to the luau and the ethnic breakfasts. The Korean Student Association had its mixer last week, you're going to watch "India's Daughter" tomorrow, and then...

Retta entertains Welcome Week crowd

Retta entertains Welcome Week crowd

August 27, 2015

A line of students snaked up and down inside the ATEC building to see comedienne Retta’s stand up act on Aug. 26. Retta—best known for her role as Donna Meagle on “Parks and Recreation”—watched...

It's Temoc! Ehhh...

It’s Temoc! Ehhh…

August 24, 2015

UTD All Time Sports Records vs. Opponents

UTD All Time Sports Records vs. Opponents

August 24, 2015

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Don't be like Greece...

Don’t be like Greece…

August 24, 2015

Some of you are excited for a new life, some of you are happy to be back and some of you just want to get done with UTD already. And so begins the first day of school. I'm not a very ritual-oriented person....

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