Category: News
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All out for Lunar New Year
Lion dancers spewing fire, sparkling firecrackers and countless other festivities welcomed Comets to Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie for one of Texas’ largest celebrations of East Asian culture, welcoming a new year and the approach of spring. And on the night of Feb. 9, students brought their own slice of culture to campus with…
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Fanfiction contest winner captures UTD meme culture
Thirty seconds before the EROL II writing competition’s initial deadline, biochemistry sophomore Maria Shaikh submitted her fanfiction magnum opus, “Benson takes the rocks in the divorce,” which secured her first place in the contest. Despite being the last to submit, “The Divorce” secured infamy in the world of Temoc storytelling. EROL II is the second…
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Professor’s high school teaching license under investigation for sexual texts
The Texas Education Agency is investigating a UTD art professor’s teaching license for sending sexual texts to a high school student while teaching at Allen ISD in 2020. In December 2020, a student at Allen High School accused art teacher Jeffrey Miranda of sending her inappropriate text messages, and while he was not tried in…
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Comets blaze a trail in racing
Strolling by ECSW, a glance through the center bottom-floor window reveals the construction of a competitive racing car – a glimpse into where intellect meets innovation. A dedicated group of students diligently collaborate on crafting the optimal vehicle. Representing the Dallas Formula Racing group, a student-led organization at UTD established in 2014, these students are…
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Democratic debate planned for UTD unexpectedly moved, sparks tension
On Jan. 18, UTD Democrats planned for four congressional candidates for D-32 to debate at UTD, which is located within the district. Instead, the debate was moved off campus the day before by Richardson Area Democrats; students and local politicians are saying the move “disenfranchises” students and impedes civic outreach. Meadow Pena and Isabella Spartz,…
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What’s that construction north of the library?
As part of construction for the new Student Union, the Student Union Green, portions of the walkway adjacent to the Student Union, the Green Center and parking lot G are all closed off. Demolition of these areas will begin in February. Gene Fitch, Vice President of Student Affairs, said that the new SU and Student…
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Candidates vie for House seat among calls for ceasefire
Four democratic candidates dug into policy issues at the first Texas 32 congressional debate on Jan. 18, 2024 as each vie for the seat Rep. Colin Allred will leave behind in his bid for senate. Candidates disagreed on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the recent U.S. bombing of Yemen; members of UTD’s Students for…
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Alumnus killed after stealing and crashing plane
Logan Timothy James stole an aircraft from the ATP Flight School at Addison Airport on Jan. 24, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety, before dying in a crash nine miles northeast of Telephone, Texas. Prior to the incident, James was cleared to perform touch-and-go maneuvers in a single engine Cessna 172 Skyhawk near…
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Texas bills bring uncertainty for immigrant students
With the passing of SB 17, the Latino community at UTD will have to organize cultural celebrations and events with less support from their school, and with SB 4, law enforcement will be broadly empowered to take action against those they suspect of being undocumented, LULAC representatives said. SB 17 went into effect on Jan.…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion replaced with OCRS
UTD’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is dismantled as of Dec. 31 and will now be replaced by the Office of Campus Resources and Support, or OCRS, in compliance with SB 17. Under SB 17, universities in Texas are now banned from enforcing diversity statements in hiring procedures or providing faculty and staff with…