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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Jennifer Holmes was announced as EPPS Dean on Sept. 12. Photo by Grace Change | Mercury Staff

Q&A: New EPPS Dean Jennifer Holmes

September 29, 2019

What did you receive your undergrad and graduate degrees in, and what made you want to study those disciplines in the first place?  Oh boy. My undergrad degree was in political science at the...

A representative for The Church of God said members of the group did not realize they could not solicit to residents of University Village apartments. Photo by Minh Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Religious Group Accused of Soliciting at UV

September 29, 2019

Members of The Church of God approached student residents in apartments to discuss ‘God the Mother’  A religious organization at UTD is responding to student concerns after reports surfaced of...

Created as a group chat among five friends to share news of free food and giveaways on campus, Finesse Nation has grown to include nearly 3,000 UTD students. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Students ‘Finesse’ Free Food using Community Chat

September 15, 2019

‘Finesse Nation’ group chat of nearly 3,000 members shares information about ongoing deals, giveaways on UTD campus Nearly 3,000 UTD students collaborate daily over a group messaging platform to...

Meghan Swanson, the director of the Baby Brain Lab, has studied the impacts of speech exposure on infants for 10 years.
Photo by Grace Chang | Mercury Staff

Lab Examines Early Language Acquisition

September 15, 2019

Caregiver speech correlated to language skills in infants at risk for autism Researchers at UTD recently found that “baby talk” correlates to improved language skills in infants at a higher risk...

A $2 million endowment from Ann and Jack Graves Charitable Foundation will provide about $80,000 annually to JSOM.
Photo by Pavan Tauh | Mercury Staff

JSOM Received New Endowment

September 15, 2019

Donation to help fund study abroad programs JSOM recently received a donation to support more study abroad experiences in developing countries.  The Ann and Jack Graves Charitable Foundation...

Students complained of a lack of nutritious dining options on campus as well as difficulty finding nutrition information for food served at campus eateries. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

How Healthy is it to Eat at UTD?

September 15, 2019

In college, students may have ample food choices — multiple campus restaurants and the dining hall offer a variety of options for eating. Yet one important question arises from this: how many food options...

Senate Bill 18 allows non-affiliated groups to hold demonstrations in public spaces on campus, such as the Plinth, without the university's permission.
Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Mercury Staff

New Free Speech Law Goes into Effect in Texas

September 15, 2019

Senate Bill 18 allows outside groups to demonstrate in public campus spaces without university permission as part of effort to turn universities into public forums A recently-passed bill has changed...

Campus organizations Deeds Not Words and Democratic Socialists attended the Sept. 9 demonstration to lead counter-protests. Representatives from Comets for the Preborn said they hoped the event would start a conversation about abortion.
Photo Courtesy of Deeds Not Words

Speaking Out on Abortion

September 15, 2019

Comets for the Preborn demonstration sparks counter-protests from pro-choice organizations A recent protest from campus organization Comets for the Preborn ended in a counter-protest, chants and one...

Sydney Sherman

Graduate Becomes First UTD Phi Kappa Phi fellow

September 1, 2019

Bio-medical alumnus studies in MIT-Harvard Health Sciences Ph.D. program, plans to work with medical devices in future UTD graduate Sydney Sherman is the first student to become a Phi Kappa Phi 1897...

Compost bins have been installed in Dining Hall West to decrease food waste and reduce landfill contribution. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

‘Waste not Want not’ at UTD Dining Services

September 1, 2019

University recognized by Association of Physical Plant Administrators with Sustainability Innovation Award for eco-friendly efforts UTD was recently honored for its efforts to increase sustainability...

Head esports coach Greg Adler said "Smash" players prepared by playing against opponents who had similar gaming styles to the teams they would later face at the national championships.  Photo Courtesy of UTD Esports

‘Super Smash’ team members become first to win national championship

September 1, 2019

Esports players win against UC Irvine in final round of inaugural 'Smash Ultimate' national competition UTD esports just secured their first national athletic title. The “Super Smash” team competed...

A post on the UTD subreddit prompted various student complaints about their living situations in UV apartments. Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Students Report Lack of AC in UV Apartments

September 1, 2019

Housing officials point to maintenance efforts in light of complaints After numerous complaints on the UTD subreddit about bugs, mold, rust and AC malfunctions in University Village apartments, housing...

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