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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

The four coursemen

The four coursemen

Newton Witter, Staff Writer May 12, 2026

Do you have any clue what classes you’re going to take next year? Most bachelor’s degrees require around 120 credit hours to graduate. For a college like UTD, that means picking roughly 40 classes...

The Reflection Pool surrounded by magnolia trees is pictured.

The summer semester experience

Kriya Handa, Life &Arts Editor May 12, 2026

In the quest to complete all the courses in a degree plan, many students weigh their options to consider whether part of their summer should be spent studying at UTD. One of the major reported benefits...

ISA dance team members perform at the Call Me Dancer film screening event.

Capturing the journey of dance

Kriya Handa, Life &Arts Editor May 12, 2026

The pursuit of his passion led Manish Chauhan to places he couldn't have imagined. Movie director Leslie Shampaine, a former ballet dancer, showcases Chauhan’s path to securing a dance career in the...

A therapy dog interacts with attendees during a campus stress relief event.

A “paws” on finals stress

Kezia Sunil, Managing Editor May 4, 2026

With finals officially upon UTD, stress has built up throughout campus. The Student Counseling Center held Paws for Finals, which brought therapy dogs and small activities to campus. According to...

Grentperez performs his unreleased song “After All” at UTD’s Springapalooza.

Grentperez headlines for UTD Springapalooza

Kezia Sunil, Web Editor April 27, 2026

By the time doors opened at 7 p.m., hundreds of students had been waiting outside ATEC for hours, forming a line that stretched far past the venue for Springapalooza headliner Grentperez.   “I...

Performers from the Vietnamese International Network of Culture, Education, and Friendship dance team showcase Vietnamese culture and pride.

Song and dance from around the world

Kriya Handa, Life & Arts Editor April 21, 2026

Music and laughter filled the SSA auditorium as students performed cultural dances and songs during the iWeek Global Talent Show hosted by UTD’s Intercultural Programs and Alumni Office on April...

Fresh and local

Fresh and local

Kriya Handa, Life & Arts Editor April 21, 2026

Reds, greens, purples and browns dotted the Plinth on March 30 as students gathered around the monthly pop-up farmers market hosted by UTD Dining. The market featured a variety of items including fresh...

Mitchell Born Echoes of the Lion Movement and Memory, archival pigment print shows a lion dance costume.

A Life in Pictures: A look at Photoworks 2026

Timo Kamgang, Staff Writer April 21, 2026

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly spelled Mitchell Born's name. This article has been updated to reflect the correction.  Photoworks is a selection of creative works from UTD’s...

UTD students throw color in the air after the DJ’s countdown. This is part of the Holi celebration that took place on Feb. 28th 2026 at the UTD multipurpose fields.

An Afternoon of Colors

Kriya Handa, Life&Arts Editor March 24, 2026

Students gather in a crowd in the center of the field. All of a sudden, a countdown starts. Three, two, one. Handfuls of color explode in the air. Cheering erupts. Students dance and sing with one another...

What is Ramadan?

What is Ramadan?

Timo Kamgang, Staff Writer March 24, 2026

  Every spring, millions of Muslims around the world mark Ramadan, a month of fasting, reflection and community. For Muslim students balancing faith, classes and social life, the holy month offers...

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