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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

Speech and pathology student Arianna Reyher plays the role of Kim McAfee in Repertory Company Theatre’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” Reyher has been performing with RCT since she was 10 years old. Photo by Esteban Bustillos | Mercury Staff.

Student stars in show

August 22, 2016

Even though she doesn’t show it, Arianna Reyher is going through her own personal version of hell. The 20-year-old speech and pathology junior, who is performing in Repertory Company Theatre’s production...

Gabriel Dawe was selected for UTD’s CentralTrak program and graduated with a master’s degree in 2011. He now works as a textiles artist and designer. Photo courtesy of Tracy Greene.

Alumnus unveils new art exhibition

August 22, 2016

A UTD alumnus’ new art installation is now on display at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth. Textiles artist and master’s graduate Gabriel Dawe’s latest piece, “Plexus no. 34,” went on display...

Ryan Noelle moved to Dallas in search of opportunities to study computer science and works at the Pub to support himself. Noelle settled in Dallas after moving around Texas throughout his childhood. Photo by Andrew Gallegos | Photo Editor.

In the public eye

August 22, 2016

Ryan Noelle can juggle taking orders, brewing coffee and serving food with mechanical efficiency. Noelle is also an avid drummer and proficient computer programmer — something that many of the regulars...

UTD graduate Chris Grider founded Kissing Tree Vineyards in 2014 with his wife, Crystal, fulfilling their lifelong dream of owning and operating a winery. The vineyard uses a repurposed old bank for the winery, an art gallery that features local artists, a venue for parties and a tasting room that opened in early June. Photo courtesy of Kissing Tree Vineyard.

Through the Grapevine

August 22, 2016

Sitting on the branches of an old hackberry tree, a young couple watched the sunset. Tentatively leaning forward, UTD alumnus Chris Grider kissed his high school sweetheart, Crystal, for the first time...

Jim Reilly (left) earned his Ph.D. in geoscience from UTD in 1995. He became interested in NASA’s astronaut program in 1984 and submitted applications every year until 1994, when he was called to join. (Jim Reilly | Courtesy)

Q&A: NASA Astronaut, UTD Alum

August 1, 2016

UTD graduate Jim Reilly completed his doctorate in geoscience in 1995. He then went on to join NASA. During his 13 years at the organization and three space missions, Reilly traveled over 14 million miles...

John Thurmond (right) was inspired by astronaut and alumnus Jim Reilly (center), whom he met while working on the geoscience Homecoming parade float. Thurmond is following in Reilly’s footsteps by applying for NASA’s astronaut program following his long career in the oil industry. (John Thurmond | Courtesy)

Alumnus applies to NASA

August 1, 2016

Alumnus John Thurmond is applying to the NASA astronaut program for the first time. He was inspired by former NASA astronaut and alumnus Jim Reilly whose similar background and experience encouraged Thurmond...

UTD students Kimberly Fiock and Dave Guiterrez co-founded Camp Kesem to provide a support group and social outlet for children. (Hamid Shah | Graphics Editor)

Club benefits children of cancer patients

August 1, 2016

Defeat overwhelmed five-year-old Kimberly Fiock as her mother left for the doctor. It was just like every time her mother left, she would come back in pain and there was nothing she could do about it....

Andy Welker (left) raises his bullhorn to signify the beginning of "Love in the Streets," an event he helped organize to spread peace following the shooting on July 7.

Dallas seeks healing with ‘Love in the Streets’ after tragedy

July 18, 2016

On Saturday night, people met at the northernmost tip of Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas to spread peace after five police officers passed away in a gunfire ambush about a week ago. “Love in the...

Two students sit at the Plinth while playing "Pokemon Go." Nintendo released the game for Apple and Android on July 6.

Campus teeming with ‘Pokemon Go’ players

July 15, 2016

Lately, it’s become common to see students hurry by in small groups, fixated on their dimly lit phone screens. It may be well past midnight, but campus isn’t asleep just yet, thanks to a new app that...

Game Corner: E3 2016 Highlights

Game Corner: E3 2016 Highlights

July 5, 2016

Highlights from the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016 video game conference.

Austin-native Chris Castles (pictured) returned to the Pub stage and was joined by local Paul Varghese. Photo by Yash Musalgaonkar.

Q&A: Comedians Paul Varghese & Chris Castles

July 5, 2016

On June 30, comedians Paul Varghese and Chris Castles performed in SUAAB’s Double Trouble Comedy Show. The Mercury sat down with the two to discuss their origins, influences and future plans. What prompted...

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