skate fast, have a blast
UTD's skateboarder culture boasts an inclusive, supportive enviroment for those looking to join
Computer science senior Nathan Breen glides past blossoming trees behind Green Hall, grinding a bench and trey-flipping the deck of his board as he rolls across smooth concrete. Now that spring is here, he and many other students have come out to get back into their favorite hobby: skating. Breen...
This is the only food website you’ll ever need
Richardsoneats.com provides a diverse, delicious restaurant list curated by a local for Comets looking for nearby eateries
If you had to recommend places to eat around Richardson to a friend, what would you send to them? A texted list? A spreadsheet? How about an entire website? That’s what user experience designer Stephen Edmondson did when he heard one of his friends was moving to Richardson. Simply called...
Retrograde Reads: Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars
Kai Cheng Thom’s debut novel sparkles with character, confabulous charm
Running away from home, reinventing yourself and encountering roadblocks along the way – it’s a typical structure for a typical coming-of-age novel. However, “Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl’s Confabulous Memoir” is far from a typical story. “Fierce Femmes” follows a young, first-generation Chinese-American girl’s journey of...
Adam Melchor takes audiences on a ’Joyride’ throughout the US
Indie opener combines deep tunes with great personality for a terrific show
Indie folk-pop musician Adam Melchor opened for Chelsea Cutler’s “When I Close My Eyes” tour along with ROSIE at the House of Blues Dallas. “Melchor Lullaby Hotline Vol. 1,” Melchor’s latest album, was inspired by his ”Lullaby Hotline” (973-264-4172) project, which was intended to connect with fans and test-drive new...
Comets Cosplay at SUAAB Con
One of the biggest draws of this year's Comet Con was the two hour cosplay contest
Stunning, confident and bold, UTD students from all different walks of life participated in SUAAB’s entertaining cosplay competition on March 23. The cosplay competition, which was only one of several different events featured during Comet Con—UTD’s take on Comic-Con—allowed Comets to bring or watch their favorite anime, video game or...
Mudleaf Coffee
Enormous café with outstanding coffee, delicious lunch offerings makes for a great occasional study-session treat
Across the street from a post office in Plano, there’s Mudleaf Coffee, a spacious coffee shop that just might be the next place for you to get your fix. Located on the intersection of Parker and Independence, Mudleaf stands out for how big it is on the inside. It feels...
Retrograde reads: P. Djèlí Clark’s novel ‘Ring shout’
Lovecraft, cursed swords and white supremacy tell a chilling tale of post-war American South
With a captivating cast and thrilling action, P. Djèlí Clark’s “Ring Shout”– alternately titled “Hunting Ku Kluxes in the End Times”– imagines the post-war American South as a place less haunted by its violent history and more actively brought to life. White mobs celebrate 1922’s re-release of “Birth of a...
‘Don’t Look Up,’ Comets!
Satirical film with star-studded cast deconstructs political paradigm, human indifference to an impending apocalypse
With the Academy Awards coming up on March 27, one film in particular is worth revisiting: “Don’t Look Up,” which was nominated for four Oscars, including best picture. When Virgil wrote the “Aeneid,” he did not establish a case-by-case argument for why the Romans were superior to the Greeks. Instead,...
National Women’s History Month
Student organizations, UTD programs plan to host events, Q&As to celebrate and empower next generation of leaders
National Women’s History Month is a time for the people of the United States to recognize and honor women’s many accomplishments, at present and throughout history. So, The Mercury reached out to some of the dynamic leaders on campus to see what student organizations are doing to empower women. The...
Profiling Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Schultz: eating disorders are 'the second leading cause of death in the mental health field. Opioids are number one.'
UTD’s Student Wellness Center partnered with on-campus and national organizations to host National Eating Disorder Awareness Week at the end of February, reminding Comets that their wellbeing is not dictated by their weight. The Wellness Center kicked off their in-person events with “Mirrors on the Mall”, which—although moved inside by...