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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

Graphic by EJ Chong | Mercury Staff.

Mandatory sexual assault modules: are they effective?

October 1, 2018

UTD requires every new student to complete a series of web-based sexual assault prevention modules. A survey of 94 students conducted by The Mercury revealed 86 percent of participants do not believe...

Photo by Pavan Tauh | Mercury Staff.

Suspect arrested for murder of alumna

October 1, 2018

Dallas police charged a man with capital murder in the stabbing and subsequent death of a UTD alum. 38-year-old Jeremy Todd Meeks confessed to the murder of of Lin Wang, an MS ’18 graduate, while...

Stairs from the second to the third floor of the recently-opened ECSW building are blocked off until further notice. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

ECSW still undergoing construction, repairs

September 16, 2018

The new Engineering and Computer Science West building opened its doors at the beginning of the semester, but not all areas of the building are fully functional. The 200,000-square foot facility primarily...

Jax Schmisseur, an arts and technology senior, said he sought approval from the Office of Student AccessAbility to have his cat live with him in a residence hall. Photo by Soujanya Bhat | Mercury Staff.

Delays in accessibility approvals cause concern

September 16, 2018

Jax Schmisseur struggles with anxiety and relies on his emotional support animal to calm him during his panic attacks. During his freshman year, he sought approval to have his cat live with him in the...

Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Police jurisdiction at Northside under question

September 16, 2018

Editor's Note: A previous version of this article stated that UTD PD was possibly in violation of the Clery Act. After further investigation, it was discovered that because crimes at Northside are reported...

The wind tunnel in the Waterview Science and Technology Center will be integrated into the engineering curriculum for research purposes. Photo courtesy of UTD News Center.

New wind tunnel one of handful worldwide

September 3, 2018

Before Giacomo Iungo interviewed for a faculty position at UTD, he was a scientist at a Swiss university, working with one of the few wind tunnels in the world. He said his decision to join the UTD faculty...

Democratic candidate Colin Allred, who is running to represent Texas’s 32nd congressional district, spoke to a crowd of constituents about his political initiatives at a rally in Dallas on Sept. 1. Photo by Ariana Hadden | Mercury Staff.

Students participate in campaign efforts

September 3, 2018

As the midterm elections approach, an increasing number of UTD students have become involved in campaigns across the state. Student Government Vice President Carla Ramazan serves as a UTD fellow for...

The women's volleyball team won 3-0 against Heidelberg on Aug. 31. Photo by Achint Khanijo | Mercury Staff.

ASC poll predicts team success

September 3, 2018

Early preseason polls released by the American Southwest Conference put three Comet teams in high ranks as the teams prepare for the start of the season. The ASC released the preseason polls for...

Brent Dell, a Ph.D. student, developed a 3D network of Green Hall, which was later incorporated into the software for an app that will help users navigate UTD buildings. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

Software to assist with navigating UTD buildings

September 3, 2018

A research team of 12 freshmen, headed by computer science professor Ravi Prakash and assisted by the Office of Information Technology, has developed new software for an app, called Constellation, that...

UTD and DART hope to complete construction of the Cotton Belt rail line by December 2022. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

New rail line to be built near Northside apartments, campus

August 19, 2018

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is working closely with UTD to develop a new rail line that will run adjacent to the Northside complex. The new line, called Cotton Belt, is due to start construction in 2019...

The 7-Eleven franchise located at the intersection of Synergy Park Boulevard and Rutford Avenue is scheduled to open Aug. 23.The 7-Eleven franchise located at the intersection of Synergy Park Boulevard and Rutford Avenue is scheduled to open Aug. 23. Photo by Ambarina Hasta | Mercury Staff.

7-Eleven to open at Northside

August 19, 2018

Slurpees, taquitos and other snacks will soon be available at Northside after a new convenience store opens later this month. The 7-Eleven chain will expand to UTD on Aug. 23, bringing with it Amazon...

Students moved into campus housing during the week of Aug. 13.  Earlier this year, University Housing officials announced that UTD would take over management of all on-campus housing properties. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Payment change causes concern

August 19, 2018

University Housing has begun preparing for the transfer of management of certain on-campus housing properties from American Campus Communities to the university. But while university officials attempt...

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