Comet shines as community leader through altruism

Comet shines as community leader through altruism

Junior marketing major Dylan Miles has been providing homeless individuals in Houston with warm, stylish hoodies since 2021 through his brand BetOnYourself, which he started in his freshman year. In addition to this, however, Miles is highly involved on campus and brings his leadership and good heart to UTD. Miles...

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Blue jays come out of hiding for spring

Blue jays come out of hiding for spring

Campus has an eye-catching bird you can easily spot in the trees this season

A common sight in American suburbs, blue jays are among the most stunning backyard birds. They have bright blue patterned plumage on their backs and heads, along with black and white on their face and belly. Due to their long tails, a slight crest on the head and their large...

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Gender studies minor opens students’ eyes to world issues

Gender studies minor opens students’ eyes to world issues

UTD’s gender studies minor gives students the opportunity to study and discuss how topics such as the gender pay gap, abortion and non-binary identities impact young people. The gender studies program enables students to apply the content that they’ve learned and interacted with in their own lives and the world...

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UTD students crush most difficult math  competition in nation, earn high ranks

UTD students crush most difficult math competition in nation, earn high ranks

UTD’s Putnam Team placed in the top 10 percentile of institutions at the most difficult undergraduate math competition in America on Dec. 3, the 83rd William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. The team consisted of math and computer science junior Evan Bailey, math junior Weston Miller and computer science sophomore Suraj...

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‘Outer Banks’ new season a treasure to behold

‘Outer Banks’ new season a treasure to behold

Netflix drama returns to enchant audiences

Welcome back to the Outer Banks, where you are sure to be immersed in the continuing clash between the elitist Kooks and the underprivileged Pogues, as treasure produces new priorities and adventures for a group of seaside teens. “Outer Banks” takes place in a small coastal town in North Carolina,...

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La La Land: A FIX from your dreams

La La Land: A FIX from your dreams

This calming cafe is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with a location near UTD on Campbell Road

If you’re looking for good coffee, chill vibes and friendly service, you’re in luck. La La Land Kind Cafe is here to provide, with five different locations near campus. It is no secret that La La Land is one of the most hyped cafe chains in the DFW area. With...

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Plano boba shop offers rainbow of assorted drinks

Plano boba shop offers rainbow of assorted drinks

Rainbow Teashop, a small and comfortable boba shop, accommodates all students’ taste preferences and is sure to have a delicious drink for anyone visiting while also introducing them to unique and colorful flavors. Just a seven-minute drive from campus, their Plano location has been open for around a year and...

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Newest ‘Ant-Man’ installment disappoints fans

Newest ‘Ant-Man’ installment disappoints fans

Cluttered, distracted and lackluster, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is the latest installment in the seemingly never-ending Marvel franchise and leaves the audience underwhelmed with a conglomeration of recycled ideas. “Quantumania” follows returning character Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and his partner Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) teaming up as Ant-Man...

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#VOICED tackles social issues, represents social media generation

#VOICED tackles social issues, represents social media generation

UTD seeks to bring awareness to the polarizing discussion around social media through “#VOICED,” a multimedia play written by Janelle Gray and directed by Tinamarie Ivey that highlights struggles like parental pressure, racism, immigration, religion and mental health. “#VOICED” focuses on the lives of six seniors that voice their concerns...

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Minor focused on African American and African Diaspora Studies promotes equity on campus

Minor focused on African American and African Diaspora Studies promotes equity on campus

A year has passed since the institution of the African American and African diaspora studies minor, or AAADS, which has provided a platform for historically underrepresented students and positively impacted student’s coursework. The AAADS minor was formed in summer of 2020 to address justice and racial equity issues on campus....

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