Life & Arts
Sandwalking into a new generation of sci-fi
Thump, Thump, Thump. The rhythmic beats of a thumper draws Shai-Hulad through the spice-covered hills of Arrakis towards an exiled duke burdened by...
‘Salam & howdy’: Muslims travel from across Texas for ‘largest Suhoor fest’ in the state
The simmering of countless spices mingled with the joyous laughter of attendees of Suhoor Fest as a “Salam and Howdy” sign welcomed friends...
Furry Fiesta is fur-ocious fun
Art stalls overflowed with merchandise and countless colorful, larger-than-life animal costumes greeted guests at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, which hosted 2024’s Texas Furry...
‘Small Talk’ highlights graduate storytelling
Wood, wires, rope and projectors, and an array of art materials litter the floor of the SP/N gallery. The disorder in this space...
Comet Con Get ready with me: Cosplay Edition
Bountiful blonde curls, iconic pouty pink lips, an elaborate multi-tiered gown and a golden crown are what make the princess of the Mushroom...
Comic creators draw in panel audience at Comet Con
The early 2000s were a time of cheesy toy infomercials, colorful comic pages and afterschool cartoons blaring on TV. This nostalgia is revitalized...
La Llorona shares her sorrowful tale on campus
Piercing cries of pain overcome the steady murmur of a river as La Llorona wanders hopelessly in search of the children she drowned;...
Meet The Mercury: understanding the newspaper
Established in 1980, The Mercury has worked to inform, educate and entertain the students of UTD through accurate and representative journalism for four...
Muslims celebrate arrival of Ramadan with bazaar night
The night of March 1 saw UTD’s Muslim community abuzz with the vibrant spirit of communal joy as the month of Ramadan approached....
Modern European media revives the romance genre
David Nicholl’s 2009 novel “One Day” has returned as a limited television series, revisiting a charming and heartbreaking love story spanning over 20...