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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Emma Cline’s debut novel, The Girls, came out on June 14 and centers on themes of womanhood and belonging. The book was partially inspired by stories about the Manson family spread in the 1960s. Photo courtesy of Emma Cline.

Debut novel reinvents genre

July 5, 2016

Emma Cline’s thoughtful and penetrating debut novel, The Girls, is partially inspired by the Manson family exploits of the 1960s, but the majority of Cline’s writing is built on themes that revolve...

Photo courtesy of A24.

Film enthralls with bizarre plot

July 5, 2016

“Swiss Army Man,” written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, shines shamelessly in the bizarre and awkward and delivers a truly unique take on how mankind should approach life. The film...

Photo courtesy of John Geissman.

Course of Nature

July 5, 2016

John Geissman awoke in his tent at 3:05 a.m. to the excited snarls of an animal near his campsite in the Beartooth Mountains. A human scream turned his blood cold. He grabbed his headlamp before exiting...

Game Corner: Overwatch

Game Corner: Overwatch

June 6, 2016

Overwatch is a team-based shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment.

“Coloring Book” could be album of Summer 2016

“Coloring Book” could be album of Summer 2016

June 6, 2016

Chance the Rapper’s latest album features catchy tunes, religious themes Each summer, music fans anxiously await a sound that will define those three magical months. This year, an early contender for...

“X-Men” disappoints with thin plot, poor visual effects

“X-Men” disappoints with thin plot, poor visual effects

June 6, 2016

Newest film in franchise suffers from clichés despite efforts of young cast “X-Men: Apocalypse” is a surprising step backwards from the series’ last installment. Bryan Singer returns a fourth time...

New skate shop opens in McKinney

New skate shop opens in McKinney

June 6, 2016

UTD junior-owned specialty store to offer full-sized skateboarding ramp, individualized lessons for patrons of all ages Skaters across North Texas now have a one-stop store for all things related to skateboarding,...

Pinpossible: Graduation Cap

Pinpossible: Graduation Cap

April 25, 2016

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. All my social media feeds are filled with pictures of banquets and formals, and the countdown to graduation is steadily ticking down. My undergraduate graduation...

Professor’s PBS show hits 26th year

Professor’s PBS show hits 26th year

April 25, 2016

Program offers unbiased political discussion to local audience A clinical professor in the Executive Education program in JSOM, just celebrated his television show’s 26th year of production. Dennis McCuistion...

Club orchestra features anime music

Club orchestra features anime music

April 25, 2016

Anime Orchestra Ensemble gives student musicians with niche tastes place to showcase talents The Anime Orchestra Ensemble isn’t like anything one has ever heard before. Rather than playing traditional...

Just Kickin' It

Just Kickin’ It

April 25, 2016

For the first time, members from Student Government and Student Media came together to compete in a friendly game of kickball on Saturday, April 16. The purpose was not only to get to know each other better,...

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