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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

“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...

Display stands at Josey  Records in Farmers Branch. Photo by Erin Eubanks | Mercury Staff.

Vinyl revival

October 16, 2017

With technological advances and growth of the millennial generation came a wave of nostalgia that channeled the days of John Hughes, Ferris Bueller and the Brat Pack.  This nostalgia has brought back...

Students learn to line dance at UTD’s Texas Party, an event designed to introduce students to Texan culture. Photo by Tina Lin | Mercury Staff.

‘A home away from home’

October 16, 2017

At UTD, international students make up 23 percent of the population. During the first few months of the school year, adjustment and adaptation are part of the process as new students try to make a new...

John Lemburg (left) audits Lynn Winstead’s communications class. Photo by Vyasraj Vajramani | Mercury Staff.

Veteran spreads laughter

October 16, 2017

In the quiet hours of the morning, you may see a gentleman in a USS Ticonderoga hat walking through campus passing out printed jokes or pairs of handmade paper fake teeth that he keeps in his wallet. John...

Studio MDHR released cuphead on Sept. 29. The game’s visual design draws from the works of 1930s cartoonists. Photo courtesy of Studio MDHR.

Indie game wows with aesthetic

October 16, 2017

Cuphead is a challenging, bullet-hell platformer with an art style based on classic cartoons from the 1930s. While many gamers are interested in its unique aesthetic, its difficult playstyle is proving...

Finance sophomore Charlie Hooper joined TaRaas at the beginning of the semester. Hooper said he was inspired to join the group because of his love for Bollywood films. Photo by Sachin Arya | Mercury Staff.

Diversity through dance

October 16, 2017

When Charlie Hooper auditioned for Indian folk dance team UTD TaRaas, members thought the “white guy” was in the wrong room. To make sure, the team captains asked Hooper if he came to the right audition....

Visual and performing arts senior Victoria Brill featured her painting, “Untitled II,” at a recent LOTUS project exhibition. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Students launch initiative for art

October 16, 2017

Started this May, the LOTUS project is displaying student artwork throughout buildings on campus. Global business senior Sh’muel Avraham launched the organization to help spread artwork beyond the galleries. “We...

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