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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Graphic by Jacky Chao | Outreach Manager

Lifelong Sisters

May 31, 2021

Joining Greek life – one of the several fraternities or sororities on campus – is one way for new students to make friends and create an impact on campus. UTD is home to the College Panhellenic...

A Tobor delivering food to a student on campus. | Photo courtesy of Eric Aaberg

Artificer’s Dream

May 31, 2021

As you mosey your way onto campus, you might notice mechanical Starship marvels rolling down the road. Dubbed ‘Tobor’s by UTD students – “robot” spelled backward – these little wonders deliver...

Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Graphics editor

New course offerings introduce Comets to religion, Korean language

May 3, 2021

The upcoming fall semester will bring with it a multitude of new classes including those in religious studies, Korean language and African and African diaspora studies. Last fall, a survey was sent...

Night Shift won Best Sound Editing, Best Editing, Best Director and Best Film. Photo courtesy of Mary Schmieg.

The show must go on!

May 3, 2021

UTD filmmakers were recognized for their exceptional talent in an unprecedented year by the Cosmic Film Festival. The festival is hosted by Meteor Theater, a student-run program that works to cultivate...

Graphic by Astrid  Hernandez | Mercury Staff

Boba Blockage

May 3, 2021

Shipping delays are creating a country-wide boba shortage, making it a challenge for boba tea providers in the Richardson area to supply one of the most popular drinks today. According to Fortune Business...

Nevarez won $6,000 and a vacation during an Express round for guessing the phrase “It’s what I’ve always wanted”.

‘I’m just glad I can check it off the bucket list: I did a game show’

April 19, 2021

While some students might spend their Wednesday night at home watching TV, Christian Nevarez – an interdisciplinary studies junior – spent Wednesday, April 7 in the studio of Wheel of Fortune to be...

Jonathan Coker and Megan Newman began dating towards the beginning of their sophomore year at UTD. Photo Courtesy of Megan Newman

Written in the stars

April 19, 2021

While real-life comets are only visible to the human eye for a brief moment in time, two Comets have blazed a bright and brilliant path together for the past 15 years. Jonathan Coker and Megan Newman...

Software engineering senior Gemaris Velazquez won first place for Most Creative art piece with her depiction of Temoc riding a mechanical bull-like Starship.

Chalking up school spirit

April 19, 2021

Several individuals and organizations came together to decorate campus grounds with spirit-themed artwork, kicking off the second year of the UTD Chalk Art Contest. The event is a relatively new addition...

Thirteen different projects focus on impacts of pandemic, BLM
 Primary art caption: Courtesy of Riley Carey, Fiona Haborak, Colin Hancock, Cynthia O’Neill and David N. Wilson; check out the full short film on the SJAFF website.

‘Can You Find the Gun?’: virtual art festival explores social justice

April 4, 2021

In response to a year marked by discussions on social and racial justice, ATEC is hosting a virtual Social Justice Art & Film Festival (SJAFF) for students to showcase work that engages with these...

Graphic by Isabelle Villegas | Mercury Staff

Social distance makes the heart grow fonder

April 4, 2021

Due to social distancing measures and generally reduced in-person gatherings, traditional relationship interactions are no longer as feasible, making long-distance relationships more prevalent. Regardless...

Black History Month

Black History Month

March 22, 2021

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A Match organizer said that much of the reason for technical difficulties was due to the unanticipated numbers of participants, making it difficult to manage and organize for the team of three students in charge of the event. (Graphic courtesy of African Student Union).

Match-tastrophe?

March 22, 2021

In anticipation of possibly connecting with someone new, hundreds of students anxiously refreshed their emails awaiting the results of their UTD Match questionnaire. The emails were sent out on Feb....

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