Category: Life & Arts
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Group revs up for new year
On the way to downtown Dallas on a regular night, a student might see a large group of young motorcycle riders. These motorcyclists ride together for several miles before grabbing dinner, heading back to their homes and attending class at UTD the next day. The new student organization for these motorcyclists is the UTD Riders.…
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Lab develops exoskeleton tech
A lab on campus is developing exoskeleton technology intended to help rehabilitate individuals who have experienced a stroke. The Locomotor Control Systems lab is developing an exoskeleton called ComEx (Comet Exoskeleton), a new piece of robotic technology created to help assist and ease motor functions such as walking, running or going up a set of…
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Q&A: Student Government Leadership
Representing the student body for the 2017-2018 school year, President JW Van Der Schans and Vice President Alex Holcomb sat down to talk with The Mercury about balancing personal life with SG, the challenges they face this year and their goals going forward. Q: How do you balance personal life and hobbies while working on…
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Student releases debut album
A UTD student recently released his own album, “Girlfriends,” online after a year and a half of development. Before putting this record together, the last time computer science junior Drew Cannedy played music was freshman year of high school. What brought him back was attending a Mac DeMarco performance. “I saw him in concert because…
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Alumnus develops new game
Disappointed that none of his games made the “Top 10 Arduboy Games” YouTube video he was watching, alumnus Jonathan Holmes set out to make a polished game worthy of the list. The result was a game called Circuit Dude. At a young age, Holmes enjoyed playing games on many different consoles. After learning how to…
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What happens next?
Editor’s Note: The name of Jose was changed to protect his identity. Jose was two years old when he boarded a bus bound for the U.S.-Mexico border. His grandfather fed him grapes in the dark to stave off hunger during the 12-hour journey. “That’s the oldest memory I have,” he said. “That’s the only memory…
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Professor retires after 42 years
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 within JSOM. His experiences before his career contribute to the way Ford approaches his occupational goals, as well as the way…
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JSOM offers new beer class
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 industry. Taking this class, Johnson said, would help her know more about craft beer, and at the same time, help her network with…
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New restaurant wows with flavor
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 Union opened Za’tar on Aug. 21 in place of the crEATe salad bar. If you choose to order a wrap, you must pick a base and a meat with…