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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

What is The Mercury?

What is The Mercury?

Jane Burkhardt, Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026

Established in 1980, The Mercury is UTD’s official student-run newspaper, serving over 30,000 students, faculty and staff. The Mercury prints every two weeks and distributes 1,500 copies of its newspaper...

How Comets campaign

Tapoja Roy, Staff Writer June 8, 2026

The University of Texas at Dallas has a large scene for student activism and political advocacy on campus. Below is a non-exhaustive list of undergraduate political and policy advocacy organizations...

Career clubs help Comets whoosh to the top

Career clubs help Comets whoosh to the top

Tapoja Roy, Staff Writer June 8, 2026

For most students, the main goal of entering a four-year commitment to college is to prepare them for what happens afterward. Whether that degree becomes a stepping stone for medical school, law school,...

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ATC to resume operations June 2

Jane Burkhardt, Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2026

Developing story: The Mercury has reached out to Martín, the City of Richardson Fire Department and university officials for more information and will update this article as additional information becomes...

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