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The UTD chapter of the national Food Recovery Network raises awareness by posting facts and figures about food waste on the walls of Dining Hall West and on paper napkins. The group was established in 2016. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Network reduces campus food waste

August 21, 2017

The Food Recovery Network is a student-led movement against hunger, aiming to transform food waste to food recovery. They recover excess food across communities and donate them to people who are deprived...

Photo by Saher Aqeel.

Students react to transgender military ban

August 21, 2017

At the age of 16, Peng Peng Zheng, like any other male about to graduate from high school in Singapore, registered for the military. The problem for Zheng was that she privately identified as female. In...

Graphic by Sam Lopez | Mercury Staff.

Power outages cause UV’s reversion to TWC

August 21, 2017

Two different providers will deliver internet services to UTD’s  residential areas. Canyon Creek Heights and University Commons will continue to provide CometNet/TemocNet, but University Village will...

Illustration by Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff.

Political bias in media tarnishes ‘real’ journalism

July 31, 2017

As the growing political divide in this nation continues to expand its reaches, accusations against the media’s ‘fake news’ and contribution to polarization are increasing. Despite this negativity,...

Photo courtesy of Mark Spong.

Q&A: Mark Spong | Dean of ECS

July 31, 2017

This August marks the last month of Mark Spong as the dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He will step down and become a regular faculty member after taking the upcoming...

The Computer Science Outreach program brings in students from age groups kindergarten through high school to assist them with their coding skills. Current UTD students are tasked with helping these students, and often receive positive feedback on the quality of their instruction. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

Coding camp builds career skills

July 31, 2017

Nearly 90 computer science students from UTD had the opportunity to coach 1,000 children with their coding skills this summer at the Computer Science Outreach program. These camps help children learn,...

Sahil Ratra, a graduate management and administrative sciences  student, drives Carlos Angel, another student, utilizing the carpooling platform around campus. Photo courtesy of SnapRyde.

New rideshare app launches on campus

July 31, 2017

SnapRyde, a carpooling platform, launched at UTD three weeks ago. The purpose of the app is to help students find a ride easier than with other ridesharing applications. “We thought UTD is a great campus...

Organizations such as the Indian Students Association help incoming students adjust to campus life with mentors and a connection to the community. Photo by Ruth Varghese | News Editor.

UTD orgs assist int’l students with arrival

July 31, 2017

Each year, more than 1,500 international students arrive at UTD. As these students prepare to study in a new country, UTD’s cultural student organizations prepare to welcome them and build an environment...

Graphic by Chad Austin | Graphics Editor.

Roommate confusion

July 3, 2017

Editor's Note: This article was updated to clarify ATEC junior Emily Wheeler visited the University Village Leasing Office and not the Galerstein Gender Center. After establishing the gender-inclusive...

“Baby Driver" was released June 28 and amassed acclamation from critics. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.

Action flick stuns with smooth transitions, tasteful music

July 3, 2017

A car pulls up. The shot changes to that of an iPod. “Bellbottoms” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion begins its opening notes. Three individuals get out of the passenger doors with large duffle bags...

Chopped Halal Grill opened on June 1 at Northside, offering an array of tasty mediteranean food and an attractive atmosphere. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

New restaurant impresses with food choices

July 3, 2017

Chopped Halal Grill, serving Mediterranean fare, is now the newest restaurant to open its doors at Northside. The New York style eatery is attractive in its atmosphere and variety of options, but not so...

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Mercury Staff.

TemocNet replaces Time Warner on campus

July 3, 2017

In preparation for fall move-in, the Office of Information Technology is addressing any issues concerning the new residential internet plan, TemocNet. After the university’s contract with Time Warner...

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