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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

Dim Sum Heartbreak

Dim Sum Heartbreak

February 6, 2015

Houston has spoiled me. I grew up there making frequent visits to our massive Chinatown area and indulging in my family’s favorite feast, Dim Sum. When I moved to Richardson and first checked out our...

HoloLens Expands on Augmented Reality

HoloLens Expands on Augmented Reality

February 5, 2015

Unless you don't pay attention to technology news, you probably already know that Microsoft announced its HoloLens last week. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAKfdeOX3-o] At first look, most...

A neuroscience student's reflection on TBIs, current research

A neuroscience student’s reflection on TBIs, current research

February 3, 2015

In the wake of Sunday’s Super Bowl game featuring the New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks (I was rooting for the Seahawks), football is having its last bit of media coverage before it goes...

Hostage hindrance

Hostage hindrance

February 1, 2015

The world waited with bated breath as a new crisis evolved in the war against ISIS. You might be tired of the group already, but even as American troops continue to engage in war with the Islamic State,...

Unlimited Sushi is a Girl’s Best Friend

Unlimited Sushi is a Girl’s Best Friend

January 30, 2015

Sushi has long been a staple of every college student’s dreams — delicious but unaffordable as a regular meal. Or that’s what I thought before I started looking around Richardson and realized we...

YouTube Recommendations: Extra Credits

YouTube Recommendations: Extra Credits

January 29, 2015

When I go to YouTube in search of entertainment, sometimes I indulge in the mindless funny cat videos that saturate the Internet, but for the most part I like to watch content that enriches my life with...

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

January 26, 2015

As a journalist and graduate student, coffee is like an old friend. It’s hard to imagine that about four years ago, I couldn’t even choke down a sugar-filled Starbucks mocha. Now, it’s sometimes...

Phố Truong is phố-ever

Phố Truong is phố-ever

January 23, 2015

Winter has fully arrived, and like many others, I’ve been seeking solace in food to deal with the cold. After moving to Dallas, I desperately sought out the perfect meal to keep me warm and fill me up,...

2015 Planners For All Students

2015 Planners For All Students

January 19, 2015

I would be one of the first people to admit that I’m a little obsessed with planners. The thought of a new semester and a new year with so much to accomplish is exciting to me, but even for students...

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