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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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Rebecca Tjahja started her own nonprofit organization, Truly Absolute, after serving in a church goodwill program that helped low-income students and families.

Student starts nonprofit to help underprivileged youth

October 6, 2014

A student turned a small volunteer opportunity into a full-scale non-profit organization for underprivileged children. Rebecca Tjahja, a finance and information technology management freshman, was inspired...

Director shares stories of women’s rights struggle

October 6, 2014

When she was 9 years old, Jennifer Lee didn’t just hear about the women’s liberation movement in New York; she lived it. “The women’s movement was happening, and you absorbed it,” Lee said. “The...

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Band of Brothers

October 6, 2014

Students from UTD, UTA form indie rock outfit Duo Contra, sign with record label to release debut album Duo Contra, an alternative and indie rock band, performed for students Oct. 1 on The Plinth. The...

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Christopher Blay is a guest of the artists’ residency at CentralTrak. His show, that ran from Aug. 30 to Sept. 20, explores themes of communication and science fiction using easily accessible materials.

‘Satellites’ show focuses on themes of communication

September 22, 2014

As a current guest of the UTD artists’ residency at CentralTrak, it goes without saying that Christopher Blay is someone to watch. At CentralTrak, Blay was able to create his show “Satellites,”...

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Master of the game

September 22, 2014

Chess grandmaster wins final match of U.S. Open tournament with lightning speed in five minutes In the final tiebreaker of the 2014 U.S. Open chess tournament, the two opponents concentrated, sizing each...

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‘Tusk’ engrosses with sickening visuals

September 22, 2014

“Tusk” seeks to answer the question of what sets humans apart from animals in an unusual way. Its talented cast brings a refreshing take on the horror genre, effortlessly juggling knee-slapping comedy...

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Welcome Week 2014

September 10, 2014

Welcome Week is always the first two weeks of school with many popular events from different organizations on campus. Events ranged from organizations selling food to huge blowout parties and performances...

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Perdita Weeks and Ben Feldman as Scarlett and George in “As Above/So Below,” a 2014 release that pans a treasure hunter’s quest for the philosopher’s stone that will grant her immortality. The lackluster script mitigates the energetic pace of the horror flick.

Found-footage ploy ruins film

September 8, 2014

Horror film features one-note characters trekking through Parisian catacombs  While it’s a good commercial for the Paris catacombs, “As Above/So Below” is ultimately another unimpressive foray in...

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UTDPD officers train to stay up to date with UT System’s requirements.

UTDPD trains hard

September 8, 2014

Training procedures for campus police amp up academic, physical instruction   However safe and quiet the campus may seem, UTDPD doesn’t deter from staying alert by requiring rigorous and consistent...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor
Manny’s C.H. salad is served with grilled, spicy beef fajita and ranchero sauce. Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex Restaurante serves breakfast all day and opened at Coit and Campbell on Aug. 1.

New Tex-Mex eatery good for casual outing

September 8, 2014

Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex Restaurante offers upscale menu items, decent food Located on the intersection of Coit and Campbell, Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex Restaurante made its debut on Aug. 1. The food selection...

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Elizabeth Moss and Mark Duplass display variety and character in the romantic dramedy.

Creative twists engage viewers

August 25, 2014

Moss, Duplass keep “The One I Love” real A romantic comedy disguised as a dramatic indie film in science fiction wrapping, the genre-crossing Sundance hit, “The One I Love” is a well executed...

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Scriptwriter shares career tips, stories at AnimeFest

August 25, 2014

Scores of people dressed as their favorite anime characters flocked to the Sheraton in downtown Dallas for the annual AnimeFest. Not only was the event a four-day convergence of cosplayers, but also an...

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