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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Jimmy Gowrisanker, director of Research Core Facilities, talks about new equipment capable of viewing live tissue cells at the Olympus Discovery Center. The Center opened on Sept. 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony in the NSERL building. Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Center expands research opportunities, potential

October 2, 2017

One year and nearly $3 million in the making, the Olympus Discovery Center provides new imaging systems expanding research opportunities for students, faculty and outside researchers. The Center, housed...

Plano police secure Meredith Hight’s home for investigation after responding to reports of gunshots fired around 8 p.m. on Sept. 10. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Editorial Board: As a community, we should address domestic violence

September 18, 2017

The deadliest mass shooting in Plano’s history, claiming the lives of five alumni, was a direct result of domestic violence. The Mercury stands against domestic violence and calls upon Comets to do more...

Emma Reznick, a research assistant in UTD’s Locomotor Control Systems lab, experiments with an exoskeleton prototype. Photo by Anupam Gupta | Mercury Staff.

Lab develops exoskeleton tech

September 18, 2017

A lab on campus is developing exoskeleton technology intended to help rehabilitate individuals who have experienced a stroke. The Locomotor Control Systems lab is developing an exoskeleton called ComEx...

Student Government President JW Van Der Schans (left) and Vice President Alex Holcomb served on SG committees in past years and talk about future plans. Photo by William Legrone | Mercury Staff.

Q&A: Student Government Leadership

September 18, 2017

Representing the student body for the 2017-2018 school year, President JW Van Der Schans and Vice President Alex Holcomb sat down to talk with The Mercury about balancing personal life with SG, the challenges...

Graphic by Chad Austin | Graphics Editor.

App connects students, alumni

September 18, 2017

A new app for the Jindal School of Management makes it simple to network, gain work experience and receive guidance from alumni in the business world. In February 2017, the Jindal School’s Development...

Students collaborate on the Comets to the Core project, in which they work toward a solution to the global water crisis. Groups of eight people from different majors to combine their different perspectives. Photo by Mady Tran | Mercury Staff.

Freshman project encourages collaboration

September 18, 2017

This fall semester, UTD’s core curriculum committee launched Comets to the Core, a new project that will engage freshman to solve global issues during their college career. In its first year, with logistics...

Za’tar Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine is located on the upper level of the Student Union in the Comet Cafe, opening in time for the start of the fall semester. Photo by Srichandrakiran Gottipati | Mercury Staff.

New restaurant wows with flavor

September 5, 2017

Za’tar Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine serves naturally delicious ingredients and perfectly balanced seasoning with the authenticity of Mediterranean food conveniently located in the Comet Cafe. The Student...

The Robert E. Lee statue located at Robert E. Lee park is one of the few confederate statues left in Texas. Photo by Valerie Perez | Mercury Staff.

City council calls for Confederate monument removal

September 5, 2017

September 11 Update: Shortly after the original publication of this article the Dallas City Council unexpectedly voted to remove the bronze statue of Robert E. Lee in Robert E. Lee park on Wednesday Sept....

Only open to Greek life, the new Ritual Room is a place for fraternities and sororities to host meetings, events or come together to celebrate Greek life.  The room is on the bottom floor of the Student Union. Photo by Srikar Sudarsan Baskara | Mercury Staff.

Greek life obtains new commons in SU

September 5, 2017

In an effort to encourage fraternity and sorority life on campus, a newly-renovated room is now available for Greek organizations. Fraternity and Sorority Life’s need for growth resulted in the expansion...

Going over her chemistry lesson, biochemistry senior Anusha Bontha guides freshmen as an executive First Year Leader. She thinks the program has helped her to do more. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Peer mentors obtain certification

September 5, 2017

Starting this fall, a globally-recognized certification for peer mentors is available for students through UTD’s Institute for Peer Mentoring. The qualification process equips students with the skills...

Photo by Srichandrakiran Gottipati | Mercury Staff.

Fire at McCallum apartments damages building

August 30, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. A fire burned through part of a building in the McCallum Meadows Apartments. Out of a total of 24 units, only a few were damaged...

Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Q&A: TJ Miller

August 29, 2017

T.J. Miller who has starred in “Silicon Valley,” “Deadpool” and the “Emoji Movie” is bringing his comedy show to campus as a part of Weeks of Welcome on Aug. 30. The Mercury interviewed T.J....

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