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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

UTD family shares son’s battle with cancer

December 1, 2014

In November 2012, Rick Smith received shattering news that no parent wants to hear. His son, Richie, had been diagnosed with brain cancer. Smith, a UTD alumnus with a master’s degree in computer science,...

Connie Cheng
(Top right) Le Tang, humanities doctoral student, engages students at karaoke event while playing guitar. Chinese Culture Week showcased music, calligraphy and Chinese cultural practices in public spaces across UTD.

Chinese films, calligraphy showcased in culture week

December 1, 2014

Confucius Center leads in promoting Chinese cultural awareness on campus Chinese Culture Week showcased Chinese calligraphy, karaoke, lectures and Chinese films from Nov. 17-21. “The (Confucius Institute)...

The Year in Review

The Year in Review

December 1, 2014

Brewing Season

Brewing Season

December 1, 2014

Miguel Perez
FKA Twigs delighted fans during her Dallas show at Trees on Nov. 28. She played fan favorites, including “Pendulum” and “Two Weeks” among a smoky, sultry backdrop.

FKA twigs takes Dallas

December 1, 2014

Visual artist twigs’ energy takes Dallas by storm at show in Deep Ellum; calls Dallas favorite tour stop London-based singer-songwriter, producer and dancer FKA twigs stopped by Trees in Deep Ellum on...

Yang Xi

SUPPORT FOR MEXICO’S VANISHED STUDENTS

December 1, 2014

Students at the Natural Science and Research Lab made signs in solidarity with the Mexican students who disappeared in late September. A score of students wanted to show support for the families of those...

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Jim Carrey reprises his role as Lloyd Christmas in the sequel to the 1994 cult classic “Dumb and Dumber” with costar Jeff Daniels.

‘Dumb’ doesn’t live up to original lowbrow classic

November 17, 2014

The sequel to the Farrelly brothers’ classic comedy “Dumb and Dumber” is an almost carbon copy of the original film. However, “Dumb and Dumber To” isn’t as iconic, and the jokes haven’t aged...

Andrew Gallegos | Contributor

HOMECOMING DANCE AND CASINO — UTD goes ‘Back To Classics’ with a homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 15 that brought several classic movies to life. The night ended with the announcement of Homecoming
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A Little Party: Homecoming 2014

November 17, 2014

A little party never killed nobody at UT Dallas. From Nov. 11-15, Homecoming brought the campus together with events ranging from a car bash to a parade, wrapping up with a movie-themed dance and casino. HOMECOMING...

Megan Jenkins|Staff Photographer

A Glitch in the System

November 17, 2014

UTD’s newest art show explores glitch, a modern art form that creates patterns and designs through errors in the algorithmic flow of digital instruments. Glitch art, the aesthetic arrangement of bugs...

Yang Xi | Staff Photographer

All of the Lights: Diwali 2014

November 3, 2014

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, fell on Oct. 23 this year. The Student Union Activity and Advisory Board (SUAAB), the Indian Student Association (ISA), and the Hindu Student Association (HSA) hosted...

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James Pacifico, Humza Khan, Hannah Steiner, Matthew Cocco and Aarin Brown after winning the "Best Use of Limited Resources" award at the College Music Journal in New York City.

Broadcast group grabs award in NYC

November 3, 2014

Radio UTD wins Best Use of Limited Resources award Radio UTD won Best Use of Limited Resources at the annual College Music Journal conference in New York on Oct. 23. Members of the station, also nominated...

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