4 days ago Pub to feature gaming lounge
Citing a surge of interest in esports along with the creation of a dedicated esports team earlier last year, the Student Union and UTD Dining Services teamed up to create …
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4 days ago Freshman launches community Discord server
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the name and class standing of a source. His name is Jack Greuel, not Jack Greul, and he is a freshman, …
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4 days ago New patio, offices coming to Lot U
The concession stands and restrooms near the soccer fields and Lot U are undergoing renovations to create a new building with more expansive and updated facilities that is expected to …
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5 days ago Students report raw, moldy food at on-campus eateries
A series of posts on UTD’s subreddit featured pictures of moldy food and raw chicken allegedly found at various UTD dining establishments, beginning at the end of November.
Jamie Lee …
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5 days ago UREC addresses dress code petition
Students launched an online petition last week criticizing an alleged decision by University Recreation to enforce a “fingertip length” shorts dress code in UREC facilities. UREC officials have since responded, …
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5 days ago Academic advising: Where do UTD students stand?
A quick search of the UTD’s Reddit page will yield several anecdotes from students detailing their struggles in finding an academic advisor who is willing to help them. Posts such …
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5 days ago Food service workers accuse Chartwells management of misconduct
Editor’s Note: The Mercury’s publication of a Dec. 3 report, in which former and current Chartwells workers alleged verbal abuse, unfair labor practices and sexual harassment, came amid efforts by …
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1 month ago Students to protest university’s handling of Anderson case
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include additional information about the protest planned for Dec. 14.
UTD President Richard Benson announced Thursday afternoon that Jacob Walter Anderson, a …
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1 month ago Petition launched to remove transfer student accused of sexual assault
Editor’s Note: President Richard Benson issued a statement at 4:49 p.m. CST on Dec. 12 through the university’s Facebook and Twitter channels about Jacob Anderson, the UTD senior at the …
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2 months ago McDermott Library adds smart rooms
The Eugene McDermott Library installed two new smartboards on the second and third floors earlier this semester, turning old whiteboards into interactive displays that offer more functionality to students and …
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