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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Psychology junior Emmett Orton discusses his experience at UTD while reflecting on the Campus Pride Index score and what it means to him. Photo illustration by Chad Austin | Graphics Editor.

Acknowledging the problem, recognizing the progress

August 20, 2017

The tension in Emmett Orton’s voice heightened as he explained his experiences as an LGBT student at UTD. One evening, Orton, a psychology junior, was in the parking lot behind Hoblitzelle Hall when...

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Mercury Staff.

UV reverts back to TWC for internet provider

August 1, 2017

After a series of thunderstorms and recurring issues with the wireless access points in the university apartments, UTD and the Office of Information Technology have decided to revert back to the services...

Illustration by Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff.

Political bias in media tarnishes ‘real’ journalism

July 31, 2017

As the growing political divide in this nation continues to expand its reaches, accusations against the media’s ‘fake news’ and contribution to polarization are increasing. Despite this negativity,...

The Computer Science Outreach program brings in students from age groups kindergarten through high school to assist them with their coding skills. Current UTD students are tasked with helping these students, and often receive positive feedback on the quality of their instruction. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

Coding camp builds career skills

July 31, 2017

Nearly 90 computer science students from UTD had the opportunity to coach 1,000 children with their coding skills this summer at the Computer Science Outreach program. These camps help children learn,...

Sahil Ratra, a graduate management and administrative sciences  student, drives Carlos Angel, another student, utilizing the carpooling platform around campus. Photo courtesy of SnapRyde.

New rideshare app launches on campus

July 31, 2017

SnapRyde, a carpooling platform, launched at UTD three weeks ago. The purpose of the app is to help students find a ride easier than with other ridesharing applications. “We thought UTD is a great campus...

Organizations such as the Indian Students Association help incoming students adjust to campus life with mentors and a connection to the community. Photo by Ruth Varghese | News Editor.

UTD orgs assist int’l students with arrival

July 31, 2017

Each year, more than 1,500 international students arrive at UTD. As these students prepare to study in a new country, UTD’s cultural student organizations prepare to welcome them and build an environment...

 Alumna Jessica Chester holds her six-week-old daughter Ava in her arms as she recalls her time on campus while raising two children. Chester entered UTD with a four-month-old baby boy, unaware she was pregnant with her second child. Photo by Ruth Varghese | News Editor.

Mastering motherhood

July 31, 2017

As Jessica Chester entered her freshman year of college, she was already four months into motherhood with her first child. Balancing college and taking care of her baby would be difficult, but Chester...

Students build 150 pound fidget spinner at UTDesign Makerspace

Students build 150 pound fidget spinner at UTDesign Makerspace

July 19, 2017

Three students gained publicity all over the Metroplex by building a 150 pound fidget spinner that they have also submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records. Pratik Bhosale, a mechanical engineering...

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Mercury Staff.

TemocNet replaces Time Warner on campus

July 3, 2017

In preparation for fall move-in, the Office of Information Technology is addressing any issues concerning the new residential internet plan, TemocNet. After the university’s contract with Time Warner...

Calvin Jamison, vice president for administration, speaks at the Breathe Easy event to kick off  the tobacco-free policy. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

UTD enacts campus-wide tobacco-free policy

June 5, 2017

After the initial announcement in January, UTD is now officially a tobacco-free campus. Calvin Jamison, vice president of administration, said before the policy’s implementation, the university worked...

Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Perceptions about Muslim-Americans

June 5, 2017

After conducting a study on attitudes towards Muslim students on campus, an alumna found evidence that the majority of UTD students view Muslims in a positive light. The study, conducted by alumna Faraha...

Helen Small began college for the first time in 1938. Seventy years later, she continued her degree at UTD. She graduated in 2010 with her master’s in psychological sciences. She was 90 years old at the time. Photo by Yash Musalgaonkar | Mercury Staff.

Faculty, students remember UTD’s oldest student who passed away earlier this month

May 19, 2017

Helen Small, one of UTD’s oldest students, passed away on May 4, 2017 at 97 years old. Small graduated from UTD in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and in 2010 with her master’s in clinical...

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