Category: Life & Arts

Perhaps the most striking sight when one enters the “Alumni_2: Inter-play” art exhibition is a haphazard array of burnt tree trunks and sticks arranged in a wheelbarrow, all splashed with streaks of colorful paint. Upon closer inspection, one notices a framed picture of an old woman hung on the wall above. This is UTD alumna…

Take a look around any class and you are bound to see students in various attires. In the front of the room, you could see a male with a wool overcoat and shining leather shoes. In the back, a female could be in trendy sweatshirt and ripped jeans. A couple seats down, you might see…

A UTD Bollywood dance team won third place at their first national competition of the 2019-2020 season. UTD Laksh competed in Jhalak, a national Bollywood fusion dance competition at UT Austin on Nov. 23. The annual competition is hosted by the Indian Cultural Association and features eight teams from around the nation competing to gain…

With midterms in full swing and finals coming up, most of us students may feel like our brains have reached full capacity. Engaging in learning certainly didn’t sound enjoyable, but after visiting 1418 Coffee House, a homey cafe in downtown Plano, we came to the conclusion that as long as we can get some good…

A bathhouse. A garden of books. A portal to different dimension. These were just a few of the exhibits that appeared in the “May You Survive in Interesting Times” art exhibition, which served as an exploration of modern society from the perspectives of various artists. The gallery featured a total of 10 exhibits and ran…

In an effort to show support for immigrant rights and promote activism within the community, a rally was held on Sept. 29 at the Plinth. Organized by the non-profit ‘Who is Hussain, Texas’ the rally featured local speakers and activists advocating for the involvement of attendees in their cause. Who is Hussain, Texas’s press liaison…

One UTD freshman pokes fun at the conditions of some campus establishments with an increasingly popular Instagram account that has gained over 700 followers in less than two months. A UTD student who chose to remain anonymous started the UTD Bruh Moments Instagram account after dealing with repeated utility problems on campus. Instead of complaining,…

The UTD’s theatre and dance programs launched a crowdfunding campaign allowing donors to flashmob friends in an effort to fund LED wristbands for the audience of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Popular at concerts, sporting events and theme parks, LED lights bracelets can be programmed to sync to the beat of the music, lighting and…

UTD students care for puppies to become skilled companion, facility dogs Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article misspelled a source’s name. The correct spelling is Aubrey Rowan. The Mercury regrets this error. Amidst the bustle of sneakers and sandals on pavement is the steady tread of four paws directed to the same classes…