Category: News
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Comets slay night away at drag show
Performers from Chi Alpha Iota diaternity took to the stage with XAI’s annual drag show for a “night of self-exploration, discovery and acceptance” on Nov. 11 and 12. Student performers danced and lip-synced to songs like “I’m Coming Out,” “Akh Lad Jaave” and “Cigarette Ahegao.” In addition, the show featured special guest performances from Novis…
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The Fix: Mojo’s Java saves Richardson residents from chain drink doldrums
Ten minutes down Coit Road lies some of the best coffee anywhere near UTD, Mojo’s Java. Mojo’s Java sits inside Cottonwood Market on Coit and Belt Line and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Alex Deer, the owner, named the shop after his cat Mojo. Although the space is small and…
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IQ Headquarters counters brain drain
With the southern region of the U.S the least likely to retain college graduates, the Richardson-based Innovation Quarter offers UTD students several incentives to stay in North Texas. The IQ Headquarters, as The Mercury reported, officially opened in September and plans to be “the next step in student entrepreneurship and city development.” But instead of…
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Whimsical film resparks the ‘whodunnit’ genre
Murder mystery wows with a vintage aesthetic and quirky cast. If Agatha Christie and Wes Anderson had a lovechild, it would be “See How They Run,” a classic ‘whodunnit’ that makes up for its predictability with a delightful cast and a whimsical filming style. “See How They Run” completely immerses viewers in the entertainment industry…
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SG pushes for period absences
Painful periods (known as dysmenorrhea) negatively impact students’ ability to attend class, complete assignments and study for exams. However, these effects are consistently ignored by UTD professors. Sara Juneja, the academic committee chair for SG, was personally affected by the lack of accommodations during painful periods and initiated the period absence project. After years of…
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Comets help homeless population near campus
Comets help the homelessness crisis near campus by providing blood pressure tests and baked goods According to the Agape Resource Assistant Center — otherwise referred to as Agape — in Collin County, 1.7 million renters in Collin County pay over the 30% rule for rent vs gross income. Typically, this rule suggests how much a…
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2022 Midterm election choices
Unsure of who to vote for? We’ve compiled the candidates and some of their issues for the top elections for this voting cycle. Early voting is now open, with close options including one at 503 N US 75-Central Expy 1000 Sanctuary for Dallas County and one at 6400 Frankford Road for Collin County. Texas Governor…