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Conservative comedian asked to leave campus by UTD Officials

Steven Crowder, a conservative political commentator, was asked to leave campus after he conducted a series of interviews with UTD students without permission...

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Clogged toilet disrupts classes

A sewage overflow in a Hoblitzelle Hall bathroom disrupted classes and forced several faculty and staff to temporarily relocate offices. On Oct. 28,...

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New club aims to rekindle school spirit

Music vibrated through the night as a crowd gathered on the wooden steps of the Plinth. Speakers cornered either side of the stage...

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Startup helps retirees find joy

Older generations can benefit from virtual reality technology — a fact that Dallas-based startup MyndVR is using to its advantage. CEO Chris Brickler...

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Cheating on the rise ­­­— is technology to blame?

In an era of technology that puts the world at one’s fingertips, cheating has not remained within the realm of simply looking at...

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Former VP of Costa Rica ‘didn’t think twice’ when considering teaching at UTD

This fall semester, the former second vice president of Costa Rica is teaching a graduate-level course at UTD that focuses on maintaining citizen...

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Diving into the depths for global warming

The Mariana Trench is the deepest point in the ocean. At 6,500 meters below sea level, the pressure, darkness and cold are immense,...

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New art gallery showcases alumni

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. Following the destruction of the Art Barn, UTD relocated its art gallery...

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Veteran spreads laughter

In the quiet hours of the morning, you may see a gentleman in a USS Ticonderoga hat walking through campus passing out printed...

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Diversity through dance

When Charlie Hooper auditioned for Indian folk dance team UTD TaRaas, members thought the “white guy” was in the wrong room. To make...

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