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Massey was found in Lago de Claire on April 29 | Photo by Courtesy of J. Kenkade Publishing

ECS employee dead

May 5, 2021

This is a developing news story. The Mercury will update as more information from the University becomes available. A body recovered from Lago de Claire in Irving on April 29 has been confirmed to...

This is a very direct way for us to be able to put a public face for the public office of research centers, right in the middle of industrial activity. | Graphic Courtesy of the City Of Richardson

UTD research center to open in Richardson’s rebranded industrial district

May 3, 2021

UTD is collaborating with the city of Richardson to create a multi-faceted research institution inside the city’s newest development project: the Innovation District. In 2020, the city decided to...

A mockup of an Innovation Quarter research facility |  Graphic Courtesy of the City Of Richardson

UTD and UTSW partner in new research facilities

May 3, 2021

UT Southwestern Medical Center and UTD’s Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science have partnered together to create the Center for Imaging and Surgical Innovation (CISI) in an effort...

Graphic by Juhi Karnalkar | Mercury Staff

Practice cyber hygiene with your vaccine card

May 3, 2021

As the number of Americans receiving COVID-19 vaccinations continues to climb, so is the number of people posting "vaccine selfies" on social media. However, by displaying their vaccination cards online,...

Graphic by Louise Nillas | Mercury Staff

Why are graduations still in the gym?

May 3, 2021

Historically, commencement ceremonies have been held at UTD in the Activity Center, but why is that the case, and could it ever change? The Activity Center holds a variety of facilities, one of which...

An interdisciplinary team of chemistry professors and computer science students created ochemrank.com.
Photo by Mihela Stefan | Mercury Staff

Practice Makes Perfect

May 3, 2021

Ochemrank.com, a new organic chemistry webapp aimed at students taking organic chemistry (OChem) I and II, has revolutionized how students prepare for difficult exams. The webapp, developed by chemistry...

Busy parking lots can be a goldmine to the enterprising criminal.
Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Serial larceny on campus

May 3, 2021

It can take less than a minute to cut out a catalytic converter from a car with a saw, as this semester’s seven incidents of this type of theft testify. Catalytic converters are part of a car’s...

For Your Ignorance - 5/3/21

For Your Ignorance – 5/3/21

May 3, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME9s183bTHE

For Your Ignorance - 4/26/21

For Your Ignorance – 4/26/21

May 3, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1chQXnyrQ

Mercury Morning News – 4/30/21

April 30, 2021

https://youtu.be/0DDwiUX2_MI

Dallas Skyline playing a match on the UTD court. Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Dallas Skyline to practice, play on UTD courts

April 19, 2021

The Dallas Skyline, a minor professional basketball team, is calling the UTD Activity Center and University Housing home for its 2021 season. The Skyline is part of the 35-team The Basketball League...

Graphic by Astrid Hernandez | Mercury Staff

SG takeaway: April 13 Senate meeting recap

April 19, 2021

The Student Government meeting on April 13 involved resolutions such as promoting transgender rights on campus as well as providing students with free scantrons. The transgender rights resolution was...

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