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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

Misty Owens (center), an arts and humanities lecturer, teaches a class in association with Dance for Parkinson’s Disease, a global initiative to support individuals suffering from the neurodegenerative disorder. Photo by Achint Khanijo | Mercury Staff.

Mastering movement

April 23, 2018

Twice a week, individuals with Parkinson’s disease are taught how to dance by a UTD professor. Professor Misty Owens spends her time outside of the classroom teaching Dance for Parkinson’s Disease...

Junior Sumvruta Iyengar practices on March 2 to prepare for the team’s March 3 match against Sul Ross State. The Comets defeated the Lobos 9-0 to stay undefeated this season. The men’s team also posted a 9-0 shutout against Sul Ross. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

UTD considers DII move

April 9, 2018

School administrators are considering applying for an adjustment in UTD’s NCAA standing, which would move the school from Division III to Division II. The Comets joined Division III on a provisional...

Dhunki a capella performs during Awaazien 2018 at Marshall Family Performing Arts Center on March 24. In Hindi, Awaazien means “voices.” Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Nothing short of Awaazien

April 9, 2018

A UTD singing group hosted a South Asian a cappella tournament with teams from all across the United States. Dhunki a cappella held its fourth annual Awaazein on March 24, where eight South Asian a cappella...

Dean of Students Amanda Smith explains the applications of UTD’s free speech policy as well as the debates among students with differing ideologies. Photo by Xiang Li | Mercury Staff.

Free speech policies under fire

April 9, 2018

UTD’s campus policies may be limiting free speech among students and faculty, according to a watchdog organization. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education examines free speech policies at...

Graphic by Ethan Christopher | Mercury Staff.

Faculty gender pay gap increases

April 9, 2018

UTD’s fall 2016 profile showed that female faculty members are outnumbered by men nearly two to one. While that gap is closing over time, the university’s gender wage gap is increasing and currently...

Mu Delta Alpha members paint the Spirit Rocks to spread awareness about sexual assault on April 4. The sorority was first established as a student group before it was converted into a Greek organization in 2017. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Empowerment through sisterhood

April 9, 2018

The first all-Muslim sorority on campus and in the nation has gained its Greek letters. Originally established as the organization Muslimahs for Change by alumna Samira Maddox, Mu Delta Alpha was founded...

Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

Who will you choose? – Catalyze

March 26, 2018

Two candidates running for Student Government president and vice president on the Catalyze ticket represent a platform focused on spirit, communication and sustainability during the first contested election...

Photo by William Legrone | Photo Editor.

Students rally for right to safer schools

March 26, 2018

Finance senior Rebecca Tjahja said when she learned about a Florida high school shooting last month that left 17 dead, she knew she needed to act. Her desire to push for gun control led her to help organize...

Student Government President JW Van Der Schans speaks at a general senate meeting on March 6. Van Der Schans and SG Vice President Alex Holcomb (left) reflect on their time in office as the election for next year’s representatives approaches. Photo courtesy of Student Government.

Student Government leaders reflect on time in office

March 26, 2018

The president of UTD’s Student Government pulls over a chair from his corner office and takes a seat next to the desk of his vice president. While SG’s election day edges closer, neither man will occupy...

Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

Who will you choose? – Your Voice

March 26, 2018

With a platform focused on communication and bridging the gap between students and Student Government, two candidates are running for president and vice president on the Your Voice ticket in the first...

Friends and neighbors of alumna Christina Morris gathered for a candlelight vigil on March 8 after the remains found in a field in Anna, Texas were identified by the Plano Police Department. Photo by Ariana Hadden | Managing Editor.

Remains of missing alumna found

March 19, 2018

After nearly four years of searching, the partial remains of missing UTD alumna Christina Morris were discovered last week. According to an article by WFAA, on March 7 at 9:45 a.m., while clearing land...

Photo courtesy of Texas-Tulips LLC.

Springtime destinations

March 5, 2018

As students are counting down the days until their well-deserved break from school, they may also be searching for places to spend time with their friends and family. Here is a short list of places around...

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