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Long banjo breaks into Dallas folk scene

Student musician releases EP By day, Justin Mills works with numbers as a mathematics senior at UTD. But some nights, he trades the...

By The MercuryJanuary 14, 2019

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Whatcha Eatin’? Brazilian Food

My knowledge of South American cuisine is, unfortunately, quite limited and mostly consists of what I’ve seen in pop culture and other forms...

By The MercuryJanuary 12, 2019

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5 self-care tips to keep you healthy and alert for finals week

By The MercuryDecember 3, 2018

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Zusak’s latest book moves readers

I read the final chapter of “Bridge of Clay” — the brand-new release by “The Book Thief” author Markus Zusak — in London...

By The MercuryDecember 3, 2018

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Cafe provides opportunities for employees with special needs

Shayna’s Place began as a cafe in Rhode Island built for Shayna Olerio, a self-proclaimed foodie with Down syndrome who enjoys being in...

By The MercuryDecember 3, 2018

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Dining Services offers interactive cooking lessons

Every month, Dining Hall West hosts the Teaching Kitchen, an event where DHW chefs show students how to prepare a meal. This meal...

By The MercuryDecember 3, 2018

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Pakora: Deep-fried vegetables

This weekend, we traveled down to the campus dorms to whip up a little something for ourselves to try — pakoras and chai....

By The MercuryDecember 1, 2018

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UTD launches formalized pre-weekend programs

Several UTD departments have partnered to organize a recurring event where students can relax and de-stress on Fridays. Since the start of the...

By The MercuryNovember 12, 2018

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Student veterans find welcome on campus

During a deployment to Afghanistan, Eric McCrory said he remembers sitting in a gunner’s hatch driving to Kabul thinking about the commotion surrounding...

By The MercuryNovember 12, 2018

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All-male dance team gains national recognition

UTD’s Bollywood fusion all-male dance team earned a spot in the first national dance competition of the 2018-2019 season. Bollywood fusion dance encompasses...

By The MercuryNovember 12, 2018

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