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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

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...

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...

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....

10 for 10: 10 things to do before the first day of class

10 for 10: 10 things to do before the first day of class

August 22, 2015

1. Walk through your class schedule so you know where the rooms are UTD's campus is confusing. Especially with the construction, navigating all the buildings on campus and all the rooms within those buildings...

10 for 10: 10 ways to de-stress

10 for 10: 10 ways to de-stress

August 14, 2015

1. Find an activity or hobby you like doing and do it! I don't think I fully understood the importance of having an activity that I enjoy doing by myself until I was well into my college years, and to...

Dogs of Dallas: Bentley

Dogs of Dallas: Bentley

August 11, 2015

Name: Bentley Breed: Pomeranian Age: 2 years old Bark hello to Bentley, the most excitable Pomeranian at Wagging Tail Dog Park. As soon as I walked into the small dog enclosure, he ran up to me and...

I'd rather just die ...

I’d rather just die …

August 9, 2015

It's been a while since we've talked, you and I. Almost all of summer has gone by and the fall term is just around the corner. The problem is, Dallas summers are wonderfully carefree and warm, so news...

Dogs of Dallas: Happy, Chester and Pretty

Dogs of Dallas: Happy, Chester and Pretty

July 22, 2015

Name: Happy Breed: Poodle Mix Age: 12 years old Name: Chester Breed: Golden Labradoodle Age: 4 years Name: Pretty Breed: Golden Doodle Age: 10 years Say hello to Happy, Chester, and Pretty, a high-energy...

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...

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...

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