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Visiting Big Tex: Tips on how to make the best of your trip to the annual State Fair of Texas

Paola Martinez | Life & Arts Editor Big Tex smiles, welcoming visitors with open arms in his full cowboy get up — boots,...

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UTD gears up to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Nicholas Frazier | Mercury Staff The Office of Global Engagement will be hosting three events for Hispanic Heritage Month: “Nuestra Cultura, Nuestro Orgullo:...

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From the back of a truck to a UTD dining venue, two UTD alums’ food journey

Paola Martinez | Life & Arts Editor When two UTD alumni and a few Dallas-area volunteers packed an Indian buffet restaurant into the...

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Comets travel the world during study abroad summers

From the Czech Republic to Morocco, many UTD students recently had the opportunity to spend their summers abroad, immersing themselves in distinct cultures...

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Esports’ biggest championships come to Dallas

The Rocket League World Championship and Fortnite Battle Royale Global Championship will bring the best players in the world to the DFW metroplex...

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50 shades of “PINK!”

Fuchsia, coral, peach, bubblegum, magenta, blush — countless different shades of pink can be found in the SP/N Gallery’s “PINK!” exhibition, which debuted...

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Humanizing homeless people: Does awareness really matter?

“Humanizing the Homeless” is an art exhibit showcasing close-up portraits of the homeless community curated by Canada-based artist Leah den Bok, Associate Dean...

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Cosplaying on a college budget

Anime, TV show and video game enthusiasts are no strangers to cosplay — the art of dressing up as a beloved fictional character....

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ATEEZ blazes with theatrical performance  

The rising K-pop boy group ATEEZ set a new standard for K-pop concerts with a theatrical and thrilling show July 28, bringing over...

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From game console to big screen: the chaotic journey of ‘Borderlands’

Three massive spotlights sliced through the Dallas night, casting a crimson glow over the Texas Theatre as cosplayers and cinephiles alike gathered beneath...

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