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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

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June 8, 2015

During my freshman year of college I bought an infinity ring off of Etsy. It was a very simple, soldered ring. The $30 price tag, however, kept me from buying another one after losing it a year later....

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Dangerous Liaisons

April 27, 2015

Student actors put on performance of 18th century French novel In the first few moments of the “Les Liaisons Dangereuses”, Marquise de Mertueil claims that “Love is something you use, not something...

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Journalist Michael Finkel (Jonah Hill) interviews Christian Longo (James Franco) in a scene of  “True Story.” Directed by Rubert Goold, the film is based on Finkel’s 2005 memoir of the same name.

Drama wastes interesting premise

April 27, 2015

“True Story,” based on Michael Finkel’s memoir of the same name, fails to be as interesting as the true story. Finkel’s stories were on multiple covers of The New York Times until it was revealed...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor
Amartya Sen, recipient of the 1998 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, visited campus April 25 to speak about his work.

Nobel laureate in economics discusses gender

April 27, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cerVxzm5UOM Gender inequality takes on many faces, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said. It can be seen the moment cultural perceptions push a parent to desire a baby boy instead...

Ranjit Sreenivas| Staff
Senior lecturer Kathy Lingo performs with her Improv students during their comedy show on April 15 in the Jonsson Performance Hall.

THE MEANING OF LAUGHTER

April 27, 2015

Improv course, professor encourages personal growth through art of comedy For an hour every Monday and Wednesday, Kathy Lingo welcomes her improv classes into the state of crazy – as she calls it –...

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Political science sophomore Nancy Fairbank has been working with homeless teens ever since a high school project introduced her to the issue. Her book, “Throw Away Youth...”, is due to be published in May.

Student government VP tackles homelessness

April 27, 2015

Sophomore to publish book raising awareness for destitute teens Nancy Fairbank sat in a dimly lit, narrow room on a solitary couch with a homeless teenager. She was interviewing them for a school project,...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor
Art UTD president and biology senior Khadijah Mazhar shows other officers one of her paintings.

Art club inspires creativity

April 13, 2015

Group promotes workshops and showcases for student art A newly founded art club is encouraging non-art majors to show off their creativity, receive feedback and practice their skills in a group setting. After...

Q&A /// with Touré

Q&A /// with Touré

April 13, 2015

Q: What’s the best part of your job? A: Probably having a small part in having an impact on how people think and see the world. I remember this one situation where they gave me a reader — a three...

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New ‘Furious’ film resorts to same formula

April 13, 2015

“Furious 7” has a nonsensical plot and dull dialogue, but it speeds past these road bumps that might otherwise sideline any other film with a familiar mix of levity and the care it shows for its fallen...

Yang Xi|Staff
Nineteen year old pre-health junior Shan Su was one of 114 student musicians chosen in February to perform in New York this summer.

Sound of Success

April 13, 2015

Student violist selected to perform with National Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall for second year Six years ago, Shan Su began volunteering at a medical center in Indianapolis bringing patients blankets...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor

DIY Easter Eggs

March 30, 2015

Growing up in a Catholic family, Easter was always a big deal. However, my childhood did not include visits from the Easter bunny or very many Easter egg hunts. In fact, my one memory of an Easter egg...

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