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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

‘Absolute Knowledge’ explores a world where a hidden government collects the thoughts of its citizens. Photo courtesy of Drew Cordell.

Student releases debut novel

January 23, 2017

Jacob Ashton entered into his three-year evaluation. While he worked as a Thinker making ends meet, his results came back askew, and he knew instantly that something was wrong. That’s how Drew Cordell,...

Sophomores Sanya Lakhani (left) and Grace Nguyen sport hats made by Mai. All proceeds from sales go directly to help educate less fortunate children in Vietnam. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Non-profit to combat cycle of poverty

January 23, 2017

A 15-year-old boy roams the streets of a new country. His future looks hopeful, considering he just fled his home in Vietnam after witnessing the devastation of war. Little does he know he’ll be given...

Jeanie Aird, a mechanical engineering junior, started a club called Women Mentoring Women in Engineering to help female engineers enter a potentially unfriendly industry. Photo courtesy of Women Mentoring Women.

New club engineers equality

January 23, 2017

Female engineering students will have an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience through a mentorship club founded by a UTD student. Jeanie Aird, a mechanical engineering junior, started Women...

Sara Asberry, a registered dietitian at the Wellness Center, said students should be realistic when planning New Year’s resolutions. To help students stay on top of their goals, Asberry is helping launch Resolution Revolution, a community health program. Photo by Ankith Averineni | Mercury Staff.

Q&A: Tips to stay healthy in 2017

January 9, 2017

Fifty-five percent of college-aged Americans made a New Year’s resolution for 2017. Of those, 35 percent made a resolution related to their health, according to the Marist Poll. A new program, Resolution...

The Iranian Student Community hosts several events every year to introduce the UTD community to Iranian culture. Yalda, a holiday that marks the winter solstice, was celebrated this year on Dec. 20. Photo by Hussein Njoroge | Mercury Staff.

A Taste of Home

January 9, 2017

UTD students — many of them Iranian — celebrated Yalda, or the winter solstice, over break. The event was organized by the Iranian Student Community with two main aims: to share Iranian culture with...

Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner play the roles of linguist Louise Banks and astrophysicist Ian Donnelly. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

‘Arrival’ fails to deliver

December 5, 2016

In his latest feature effort Director Denis Villeneuve helms “Arrival,” based on Ted Chiang’s science fiction short story “Story of Your Life.” “Arrival” is an effective adaptation and showcase...

Photo courtesy of Arkane Studios.

Game Corner: Dishonored 2

December 5, 2016

“Dishonored 2” is a first-person, action-adventure game with a focus on stealth. The player must reclaim the royal throne after it was lost in a coup. Players are given a wide range of methods to tackle...

Loreen Henry, a senior librarian at the McDermott Library, serves as a liaison to the School of Management and is responsible for collecting literature for the library. Photo by Yash Musalgaonkar | Mercury Staff.

One for the books

December 5, 2016

As students head to the McDermott Library in droves to prepare for upcoming finals, Loreen Henry, a senior librarian, is one of the staff members working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. Born...

Yash Musalgaonkar

Palestinian dance group entertains campus with bimonthly performances

November 18, 2016

Once every two weeks, those on the Plinth witness a performance by a group of dancers linked at the elbows. For the dancers, it is more than just a spectacle — it is their attempt to immerse onlookers...

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