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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

SG Report

April 15, 2014

Student Government has adopted an official honor code for all students to abide by, said Vice President Charlie Hannigan at the April 1 SG meeting. Students were given two honor code options to vote for...

New dining hall, campus store to open next semester

April 15, 2014

Second parking garage to feature Einstein’s Bagels, potentially IHOP This coming fall semester, the opening of the Phase IV Residence Hall will create new dining options on campus. The building, which...

UTDPD Blotter

March 31, 2014

March 6 • An unaffiliated person was arrested on Drive A at about 11 p.m. for theft of a firearm, evading arrest, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, delivery of marijuana, DWI and driving...

SG Report

March 31, 2014

To remember and honor students who have passed away since last year, UTD will host an event called “Comets Remember,” which Student Government hopes will become a school tradition. UTD will hold the...

Professor: Smart teaching crucial for online courses

March 31, 2014

As online classes become more prominent at universities, the quality of the programs has been up for debate. This concern, however, has become a pretty tired conversation, according to Rebekah Nix, a...

Student Government President Brooke Knudtson (right) and Vice President Nancy Fairbank (left) seek to immediately improve the senate's outreach.

New SG admin puts focus on traditions, spirit

March 31, 2014

As each of the newly elected Student Government senators were named on the evening of March 26, Brooke Knudtson knew it was a good sign that most came from her ticket “Building Bridges.” Finally,...

Students bootstrap hardware startup

Students bootstrap hardware startup

March 31, 2014

With billion dollar initial public offerings, software startup companies like Twitter and Facebook have grabbed the limelight of public interest, creating the perception that there is a disparity of success...

Former Waterview tenants blindsided by new landlords

Former Waterview tenants blindsided by new landlords

March 18, 2014

Since the university bought Waterview Park in July 2013, residents in former Waterview, or Phases I–IV, have had to adjust to several changes. While some have been welcome, including the waiver of the...

UTDPD Police Blotter

February 26, 2014

Feb. 7 • A student reported his rear Texas license plate was stolen from his pickup truck while parked in the Phase 8 lot at around 4 p.m. • A student reported her laptop was taken out of her apartment...

SG Report

February 26, 2014

A Center for Students in Recovery is set to open on campus. The center will provide specialized counseling for students with addictions and safe, sober events for those students. Although there is no...

Sleepless and slow

Sleepless and slow

February 26, 2014

Cognitive health rests on a good night's sleep When students juggle a lot of activities on a daily basis, one of the first things they cut out is sleep, but long-term sleep deprivation can lead to severe...

Are you comfy in your own skin?

Are you comfy in your own skin?

February 26, 2014

Events explore diversity in body image perceptions When Kevin Miller moved from his small Christian hometown to attend UTD, he had more opportunities to meet other gay men, but also began to feel the...

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