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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

Dogs of Dallas: Spencer

Dogs of Dallas: Spencer

July 15, 2015

Welcome to Dogs of Dallas! This is a blog dedicated to the cutest canines I can find roaming the parks and neighborhoods of the Metroplex. Each post includes photos of the pup, testimony from the owner,...

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Fiona Robberson as Juliet and Ricco Fajardo as Romeo in a scene from Shakespeare Dallas' "Romeo and Juliet" production.

Fun in the sun with Shakespeare

July 8, 2015

Summers and picnics go hand-in-hand, and if you are culturally inclined then you can enjoy the outdoor evenings with Shakespeare in the Park at the Samuell Grand Amphitheatre.The 2015 season runs through...

More than a game

More than a game

July 6, 2015

A group of students and professors from different disciplines, such as natural sciences, ATEC and engineering, are involved in a project called Polycraft World, which is a version of the popular game Minecraft....

Comet Closet was founded by Marilyn Kaplan, associate dean of undergraduate education and a professor in the School of Management

New program will provide clothes to students in need

July 6, 2015

Clothes from Comet Closet available after completion of workshops A new program started by a professor in the School of Management will help provide formal clothes for underprivileged students who need...

Great times in Grapevine

July 6, 2015

Correction: The original version of this article was posted with the incorrect photo. The Mercury regrets this error. As a native of Lewisville/Flower Mound, I usually only traveled to Grapevine, a town...

Christians need to be more open

Christians need to be more open

July 6, 2015

When the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriages were legal in all 50 states, supporters around the nation breathed a sigh of relief. For a large group of Christians, it was a moment of turmoil. According...

Adam Richards, president of the UTD chapter of Rainbow Guard, said while the Supreme Court decision is a victory for LGBT individuals, more still needs to be done to bring attention to other challenges such as the lack of attention for transgender and bisexual individuals.

Same-sex ruling brings joy, determination

July 6, 2015

Discrimination issues still stand for LGBT community despite landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage When a 5-4 vote made by the Supreme Court on June 26 legalized same-sex marriages in all 50 states,...

Pin Possible

Pin Possible

July 6, 2015

This Pin Possible project is quite possibly the easiest project I’ve done, but throughout the last couple weeks, it’s definitely gotten the most use. These pendants have become a staple in my jewelry...

Mr. Smith, Ms. Smith and Mx. Smith

Mr. Smith, Ms. Smith and Mx. Smith

July 6, 2015

Corrections: In a previous version of this article, the definition of pansexuality was incorrectly stated.  Also, attribution for policy changes on campus that benefit the LGBT community were incorrectly...

The latest buzz

The latest buzz

July 6, 2015

  A hidden apiary located on campus grounds is abuzz with the thousands of bees living under the careful direction of Natural Science and Mathematics faculty member Scott Rippel. At the apiary,...

10 for 10: 10 apps to get you through college

10 for 10: 10 apps to get you through college

June 30, 2015

We live in an age where smartphones and tablets have become integral parts of our lives. In that same way, dozens of apps have been developed that help students stay organized and help with the typical...

Islam in America

Islam in America

June 23, 2015

Our first video feature of the year details what it's like to be Muslim in America. Special thanks to UTD TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYoLjkaNCGs

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