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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

Software engineering junior Zac Cooner (left) and software engeering senior Chance Hudson showcase Cosmunity merchandise. Photo by Ruth Varghese | Mercury Staff.

New app celebrates, promotes ‘geek culture’

March 7, 2017

Zac Cooner, a computer science junior, co-developed a platform to connect a community enthusiastic about “geek culture.” He was inspired after attending the Fan Expo Dallas in June. Then, he noticed...

“I Am Not Your Negro” (2017)was directed by Raoul Peck and critically examines American race relations. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

Documentary examines race relations, black identity

February 20, 2017

James Baldwin, outspoken African American author and civil rights activist in the late 20th century, wrote extensively on race and white America’s influence on African American identity. With the writing’s...

Arts and performance freshman Alexandra Schmid (left) and marketing junior Trent Lintzen play the roles of Miss Julie and Jean, respectively. Photo by Robert Johnson | Mercury Staff.

‘Miss Julie’ reinvents play with contemporary setting

February 20, 2017

Love, sex and power all trapped inside a cage — this is perhaps the simplest way to capture the essence of “Miss Julie,” a play masterfully brought to life on stage by UTD’s own. UTD Director Thomas...

Maya Piata, a local singer/songwriter band featuring lead singer and UTD senior Maya Hook, released its debut album, ‘Sunny Days,’ on Jan. 21. Photo courtesy of Maya Piata.

Soul group wows with debut album

February 20, 2017

Maya Piata, a local singer/songwriter band with lively style, recently released its debut EP, “Sunny Days.” It is composed of five songs, running just short of 20 minutes. However, within that short...

Anne Balsamo previously served as the dean of the School of Media Studies at The New School in New York City. Photo courtesy of Anne Balsamo.

Q&A: ATEC Dean Anne Balsamo

February 20, 2017

Q: What are your plans for the ATEC program as its first dean? When an opportunity like this comes up, which is pretty rare, it’s a real testimony to the boldness of UTD to start a new school. So the...

Enric Madriguera is the Russell Cleveland Professor in Guitar Studies. Photo courtesy of Enric Madriguera.

Guitar program expands abroad

February 20, 2017

In junior high, Enric Madriguera travelled with his father from Connecticut to New York to attend a guitar concert by the famous Andre Segovia. That experience convinced Madriguera to become a lifelong...

Members of Comet Clash gather for a game of “Super Smash Brothers.” Top players compete for a $75 prize and a custom controller at the end of the semester. Photo by Robert Johnson | Mercury Staff.

Comet Clash smashes into local gaming scene

February 20, 2017

What began as a hobby turned into a competitive opportunity to earn rewards and recognition for members of the “Super Smash Brothers” community at UTD. A group of students gather every week for Comet...

ITS sophomore Payal Shah (left), psychology junior Sara D’Ambrosia, cognitive science junior Yesenia Morales and business administration and marketing junior Magdalena Cortez practice a routine. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Dance group fosters culture of confidence

February 6, 2017

Belly dancing has become a way for members of the newest dance organization on campus to become comfortable with their bodies and abilities. Yesenia Morales, a cognitive science junior, founded the UTD...

Psychology senior Zachary Joseph Burr (left) and ATEC senior Remone Durham practice swordplay. The Sword Arts club meets every week to discuss history, learn new techniques and showcase different weapons. Photo by Srichanrakiran Gottipati | Mercury Staff.

On the cutting edge

February 6, 2017

No Samurai ever met a knight on the field of battle, but at UTD’s Sword Arts club, katanas have met longswords. The student-run organization is a place for fans of weapons of all varieties to meet, train...

ITS junior Suhasini Sundar (left) and finance senior Alekhya Nandula (right) face off in a chess match. Photo by Ruth Varghese | Mercury Staff.

Queens of Chess

January 23, 2017

Coach Rade Milovanovic started working with the UTD Chess team in 1999, when there were only two players on the team carrying the highest title competitive chess has to offer — Grandmaster. Now, 18 years...

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