Category: News
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Syrian refugees gain entry
Despite states’ objection, refugees admitted by federal ruling After the horrifying terrorist attacks in Paris, the issue of allowing Syrian refugees entry into the U.S. has been pushed to the forefront of discussion. On Nov. 16, when Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas would not admit Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks,…
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Memorial for transgender victims marked by grafitti
LGBT groups seek better awareness on campus after incident A display made on one of the spirit rocks in remembrance of transgender individuals lost to violence was defaced on the night of Nov. 30. The rock, which was painted by Pride and Rainbow Guard, was commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance — an annual observance that…
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Student stars in Nat Geo Jersusalem documentary
Film highlights life of women of different religions in holy city Almost all 297 seats were filled at the Perot Museum’s Hoglund Foundation Theater on Dec. 3 for the premiere of “Jerusalem 3D.” The film follows the stories of three young women and their families, all of whom practice one of the three Abrahamic faiths:…
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Tuition Increase Proposed
UPDATE: The UT System Board of Regents approved proposed tuition increases from universities within the System on Feb. 29. At UTD, the Regents approved a 2.9 percent increase for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for fall 2016 and 2017, a 3.9 percent percent increase for resident graduate students for fall 2016 and fall 2017 and…
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Couple gets married in Lot T
Correction: In a previous version of this story Zack Gentry’s name was misspelled and he was incorrectly identified as a minister ordained by the State of Texas. The Mercury regrets this error. Newlyweds met through dating app, decide to exchange vows in front of Rainbow Guards’ float As multiple student organizations prepared for the annual…
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Man’s Best Friends
Service dogs help owners on campus live easier lives Matthew Schroeder has had a much easier time dealing with certain aspects of being confined to a wheelchair ever since Lauren came into his life. The two have become practically inseparable. Lauren’s a loyal friend and a constant, comforting presence. She’s also a golden retriever. More…
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UTD students safe after Paris attacks
Group of three studying in Spain spent day in French capital on same date of bombings, shootings Three UTD students were just five miles away from the Stade de France in Paris at 9:20 p.m. on Nov. 13. That’s when the first explosion in a series of bombings and shootings that would end up killing…
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UTD funds Polycraft scholarship
Scholarship given to students for proficiency in video games Current and prospective students can now be awarded a $5,000 scholarship for excelling at playing a video game made by students and professors at UTD. Polycraft is a modification of the popular game Minecraft. It was developed by a team of students and professors with the…
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New brain facility coming soon
Brain performance institute makes research topic of interest The groundbreaking of the Brain Performance Institute, a facility that will serve as the extension of the Center for Brain Health, took place on Oct.14. The $33 million, 62,000-square-foot construction project will be finished in about two years and will be housed next to the Center’s current headquarters on…
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Up in Smoke
Marijuana users create growing drug culture on campus, risk arrest for lifestyle Names of some sources have been changed to protect their identities Casey, Jeff and Arjun, three students at UTD, live in an unassuming, off-campus apartment. Nothing seems out of place, except for the unmistakable smell of marijuana. A small coffee table is surrounded…