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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

David Ford, a professor in the School of Management who specializing in organizational behavior, retired from his position on Aug. 31. Ford began his career at UTD in 1975, shortly after  the school was founded. Photo by Ruth Varghese | News Editor.

Professor retires after 42 years

September 5, 2017

A longtime professor retired on Aug. 31 after serving 42 years as a UTD faculty member. David Ford aided in UTD’s growth by aiding in accreditation and development of an undergraduate and graduate program...

Geoffrey Westapher, one of the course’s guest lecturers, speaks about his experience in the beer industry and his work as an industry consultant. Photo by Deepak Godavarthi | Mercury Staff.

JSOM offers new beer class

September 5, 2017

A new craft brewing course is now available at UTD, offering students a unique insight into the beer industry. Graduate student Rachel Johnson’s husband, who enjoys home brewing, introduced her to the...

Sweet Daze opened in Richardson in March and features items like soft-serve ice cream, topped doughnuts and boba tea. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Dessert bar impresses with ambience

September 5, 2017

Located a few minutes away from campus on Campbell Road, the dessert bar Sweet Daze serves up several Instagram-worthy treats — but not all of them taste as good as they look. The cafe opened in March...

Za’tar Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine is located on the upper level of the Student Union in the Comet Cafe, opening in time for the start of the fall semester. Photo by Srichandrakiran Gottipati | Mercury Staff.

New restaurant wows with flavor

September 5, 2017

Za’tar Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine serves naturally delicious ingredients and perfectly balanced seasoning with the authenticity of Mediterranean food conveniently located in the Comet Cafe. The Student...

Sega Games released Sonic Mania worldwide on Aug. 15 to generally favorable reviews and features similarities to the franchise’s original design. Photo courtesy of Sega Games.

Sonic release refreshes gameplay

September 5, 2017

On the surface, Sonic Mania looks like a continuation of where the first three games left off. However, the overall design adds new experiences while remaining true to its origin. Long-time fans have endured...

Comet Cakes, a new on-campus bakery service, opened on the first day of classes and is located in Dining Hall West. Customers can place orders for dessert items in person or over the phone. Photo by Srikar Sudarsan Baskara | Mercury Staff.

Full-service bakery opens in Dining Hall West

September 5, 2017

Students and faculty will now be able to purchase customized desserts on campus thanks to a new bakery service at UTD called Comet Cakes, which opened in Dining Hall West on Aug. 21. The Comet Cakes menu...

Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Q&A: TJ Miller

August 29, 2017

T.J. Miller who has starred in “Silicon Valley,” “Deadpool” and the “Emoji Movie” is bringing his comedy show to campus as a part of Weeks of Welcome on Aug. 30. The Mercury interviewed T.J....

Photo by Saher Aqeel.

Students react to transgender military ban

August 21, 2017

At the age of 16, Peng Peng Zheng, like any other male about to graduate from high school in Singapore, registered for the military. The problem for Zheng was that she privately identified as female. In...

Photo courtesy of IMDB.

“Logan Lucky” could be summer classic

August 20, 2017

“Logan Lucky” is a feel-good, comedic story that never tries its hand at drama. Set in West Virginia, the movie follows the story of Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver), two brothers...

“Atomic Blonde” was released July 28 as director David Leitch's first solo directorial credit. The film is a mystery/thriller starring Charlize Theron. Photo courtesy of Focus Feature.

‘Atomic Blonde’ stuns with aesthetic

July 31, 2017

“Atomic Blonde” stars Charlize Theron as a cold, brutal, bisexual spy in a neon-infused 1989 Berlin, with the mission to find a list of allied and enemy agents that’s been compromised. The movie...

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” was released July 21  and the product of French director Luc Besson. The film is based off the popular French comics. Photo courtesy of STX Entertainment.

Celestial film lacks plot

July 31, 2017

As the newest sci-fi flick to hit the big screens, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” can best be described as that of a bad  high school jock  stereotype — pretty to look at, but lacking...

Photo courtesy of Mark Spong.

Q&A: Mark Spong | Dean of ECS

July 31, 2017

This August marks the last month of Mark Spong as the dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He will step down and become a regular faculty member after taking the upcoming...

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