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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

The Progress Pride mural remains behind a newly installed wall in the SSA on July 7.

‘The wall still lives’

Jane Burkhardt and Kezia Sunil July 7, 2026

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include the most relevant information.   Photos taken by Mercury staff show the Progress Pride mural in the Student Services Addition covered...

Photo of the covered Progress Pride mural in the SSA.

SSA Pride mural removed

Jane Burkhardt, Editor-in-Chief July 4, 2026

Since 2022, UTD’s Student Services Addition featured a Progress Pride mural. On July 3, students discovered its removal.  The takedown of the mural follows Libs of TikTok’s viral post on social...

Attendees gather outdoors for the U.S.-Paraguay watch party.

Food, games and giveaways

Jane Burkhardt, Editor-in-Chief July 2, 2026

Soccer enthusiasts are invited to watch a livestream of the U.S. vs. Belgium match at the Student Union Green from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 6. This match follows the U.S. team’s 2-0 win on July 1...

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,...

Image of ATC building

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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