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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor
Rawan Muhanna (left) sits with Tamam Bushnaq, president of Students for Justice in Palestine, and recounts her time in the Gaza Strip when the conflict between Israel and Palestine began to escalate.

Trapped in Gaza

August 4, 2014

Student witnesses terror in Gaza Strip as Israeli strikes escalate; student group seeks to help Palestinians from home What should have been a time for joy and celebration quickly turned into a race against...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor

Bilingual program stresses parent, child relationship

August 4, 2014

The early years of a child’s life are some of the most important for development as the child learns how to socialize and interact with others. For children in Dallas-area neighborhoods, that process...

Engineers design fuel-efficient car

August 4, 2014

A team of mechanical engineering students is working to design and build a vehicle that could potentially run on 900 miles per gallon. Brought together under the campus’ chapter of the American Society...

UTD PD Blotter

UTD PD Blotter

August 4, 2014

July 3 • A student reported receiving a terroristic threat at Phase 2 at 11:34 a.m. July 4 • An unaffiliated person was arrested for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz., open container of alcohol,...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor

Construction Zone

August 4, 2014

New residence hall features two-story recreation center, 700-seat dining hall while other campus projects near completion Correction: The opening date for the JSOM extension was incorrectly stated....

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IHOP, bagel chain coming soon

July 7, 2014

Pancakes past midnight, a convenience store and more vegetarian offerings are only some of the new food choices students can look forward to in 2014 and 2015. Early morning commuters looking for a cup...

Connie Cheng | Photo Editor

Doctoral candidate Jingfu Jin demonstrates how a mechanized mini-arm works to moviegoers on June 27. Students and faculty from the School of Engineering and Computer Science hosted the event at Alamo Drafthouse.

Robots charm onlookers at ‘Transformers’ premiere

July 7, 2014

 Moviegoers were treated to a display of  mechanical savvy on June 27 as the premier of “Transformers: Age of Extincition” at Alamo Drafthouse doubled as an exhibition for UTD robotics. Hosted by...

Connie Cheng | Photo Editor

Master of Fine Arts student Cynthia Saathoff positions donated sweaters around the Visual Arts Building in preparation for Arms around the Barn on July 11.

Community’s effort keeps Art Barn open

July 7, 2014

After two months of conjecture and debating, UTD has decided to keep its Visual Arts Building open for now. The decision was conveyed to Greg Metz, senior lecturer in arts and humanities, during a meeting...

Miguel Perez | Editor-in-Chief

Profs research pain

July 7, 2014

Two professors in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences are delving into some of the most perplexing puzzles in the field of public medicine: chronic pain and migraines. Associate professor Ted...

Vet group looks to grow

July 7, 2014

Fireworks on the Fourth of July are meant to bring joy to Americans every year, but for soldiers who have returned from active combat duty, the experience can trigger reminders of war. Veterans of Dallas,...

Mercury File Photo | Staff

Kyle Schleigh is the first Comet to be named the ASC Male Athlete of the year. He leaves UTD as the all-time leader in scoring, rebounds, games played, steals and blocked shots. He also was named the MVP of the ASC tournament this  past season.

Basketball player named ASC best

July 7, 2014

Following a record-breaking year and overall career, the American Southwest Conference named men’s basketball player Kyle Schleigh their male Athlete of the Year on June 11. Schleigh becomes the first...

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