Category: Editor’s Picks
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Lab develops exoskeleton tech
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 (Comet Exoskeleton), a new piece of robotic technology created to help assist and ease motor functions such as walking, running or going up a set of…
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Q&A: Student Government Leadership
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 they face this year and their goals going forward. Q: How do you balance personal life and hobbies while working on…
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App connects students, alumni
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 and Alumni Relations organization collaborated with their service provider to build a school-wide engagement platform. With the tag line “Wisdom. Offer guidance.…
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Freshman project encourages collaboration
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 yet to be fully developed, the project has received mixed reactions from students. Required for students to graduate, Comets to the Core…
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New restaurant wows with flavor
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 Union opened Za’tar on Aug. 21 in place of the crEATe salad bar. If you choose to order a wrap, you must pick a base and a meat with…
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City council calls for Confederate monument removal
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. 6. The removal was scheduled for that afternoon, and was quickly put into motion. Upon attempting to remove the statue the…
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Greek life obtains new commons in SU
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 of the Ritual Room, a space for students part of Greek life organizations to study and hold meetings. On Aug. 17, Chief Education Officer…
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Peer mentors obtain certification
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 and teaches them how to apply mentoring knowledge to become a better mentor. Kimshi Hickman, the associate dean of undergraduate education, who oversees the Student Success Center, said…
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Fire at McCallum apartments damages building
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 by the fire. In an email interview with the Dallas Fire Department, the fire started when a tree transferred…
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Q&A: TJ Miller
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. Miller to learn more about his rise to fame and preparation for the comedy show at UTD. Q. How did you…