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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Sean Collins, a coordinator at the Student Union, studied fine arts sculpture at the University of North Texas before assuming his current position at UTD. Photo courtesy of Sean Collins.

Sculpting a future

December 4, 2017

Upon first glance, students may never guess the artistic background of this UTD Student Union employee. However, their opinions may change once they take a step into his office. The “bat cave,” as...

Photo by Anupam Gupta | Mercury Staff.

Creating “Coco”

November 13, 2017

Can you describe your role as a concept artist in the making of “Coco?”  I got to work on a lot of different things, like sets, characters, background characters, graphics and color. I also worked...

Jackie Clark, a clinical professor, has served on the board of the American Academy of Audiology since 2013. Photo courtesy of Jackie Clark.

Helping with hearing

November 13, 2017

When Jackie Clark was in Mozambique for her first deployment, she gave a young man a hearing aid. It was the first one she ever gave out as a humanitarian. He was found wandering the streets of Mozambique...

“Throne of Lies” launched as a Kickstarter project exclusively for Windows-based computers. Photo courtesy of Imperium42.

Kickstarter game offers challenging gameplay

November 13, 2017

“Throne of Lies” is an online, hidden identity roleplaying game available for PC. Take on the role of member in your King’s court in a Game of Thrones-style battle of wits, which is great for single...

Members of the UTD chess team use their laptops to prepare to compete in an annual tournament with players from the University of Belgrade for the Svetozar Gligoric Transatlantic Cup on Nov. 10. Photo by Sri Chandra Kiran Gottipati | Mercury Staff.

Chess program experiences rapid growth

November 13, 2017

Throughout its 21 years, the UTD chess program has evolved through improving recruitment processes to keep up with the increasing competitiveness in the American collegiate chess scene. Just last month,...

Kenneth Branagh plays the role of Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective who investigates a murder onboard a derailed train. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

‘Orient Express’ lacks closure

November 13, 2017

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a mystery movie based on the novel of the same name. While it was enjoyable and well-produced, it left much to be desired, including a satisfying closure to the story. The...

“Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” is a mobile-only social simulation game developed by Nintendo Studios. It was initially released on Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of Nintendo.

New ‘Pocket Camp’ game returns to roots

November 13, 2017

“Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” is Nintendo’s newest addition to the “Animal Crossing” series. It makes a good addition to the series, as it remains true to the original games without watering...

Salim Megat, a postdoctoral fellow in the Pain Neurobiology Research Group headed by Theodore Price, performs research on proteins that have potential as blockage mechanisms for pain pathways. Photo by Anupam Gupta | Mercury Staff.

Pinpointing pain

November 13, 2017

In 2011, UTD’s neuroscience professor developed a pain cream to treat persistent pain in his own foot. Years later, Ted’s Pain Cream is available on the market to help consumers with their chronic...

Photo courtesy of Netflix.

The boys are back

November 6, 2017

The Duffer Brothers had their work cut out for them with season two of “Stranger Things” after the first one received widespread critical acclaim. Viewers expected bigger and better, and with the acting...

‘Urinetown’ ran from Oct. 26 through Nov. 4., and was directed by Shelby Hibbs. Photo courtesy of UTD Theatre Department.

Musical wows with topical narrative

October 30, 2017

Urinetown was a well-produced, topical musical with serious commentary on the current state of the political world that remained light-hearted with well-placed comedic relief. The musical is about a post-apocalyptic...

Students dance at the second iteration of Lit at the Plinth, a series of events featuring performances from students. Photo courtesy of Innovative Students Organization.

New club aims to rekindle school spirit

October 30, 2017

Music vibrated through the night as a crowd gathered on the wooden steps of the Plinth. Speakers cornered either side of the stage while performers weaved in and out of the platform. Belly dancers, poets,...

Photo courtesy of MyndVR.

Startup helps retirees find joy

October 30, 2017

Older generations can benefit from virtual reality technology — a fact that Dallas-based startup MyndVR is using to its advantage. CEO Chris Brickler and co-founder Shawn Wiora teamed up with assistant...

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