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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

For Your Ignorance Ep. 9 - 9/12/20

For Your Ignorance Ep. 9 – 9/12/20

September 15, 2020

In this episode Daniel and Zack cover the 19th anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks and how both presidential candidates went about paying their respects. Along with that, a discussion on the string...

All passengers are required to wear face coverings aboard the Comet Cruisers. Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Comet Cruisin’ for a bruisin’

September 14, 2020

To help keep passengers safe, UTD parking and transportation services has installed sanitary features in its new Comet Cruisers and is now operating under updated guidelines and reduced hours. Numerous...

Presumed COVID-19 positive students are asked to quarantine for 10 to 14 days.

“It’s a comfortable place for students to isolate”

September 14, 2020

UTD’s Residential Life office has allocated 100 suites at Canyon Creek Heights North to use as quarantine isolation units. Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Matthew Grief – who oversees...

The election board convened Aug. 30 to discuss concerns regarding online solicitation. Graphic by Juhi Karnalkar | Mercury Staff

SG vice president candidate disqualified from elected position

September 14, 2020

The Student Government election board has voted unanimously to disqualify vice president candidate Stephanie Royer from her recently elected position as VP. The global business and biology senior ran...

Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Mercury Staff

What’s up with Honorlock?

September 14, 2020

UTD has implemented online exam proctoring through Honorlock, but the software’s collection of data has led to widespread concerns about student privacy. Available through a browser extension, Honorlock...

Over 300 students – including some non-global business majors – registered for the program’s information sessions. Graphic by Elizabeth Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Center for Global Business creates virtual internship program

September 14, 2020

International travel ground to a halt last semester, but the Center for Global Business has developed solutions to allow students to gain international experience virtually. Global business and human...

 Surgical masks will be available for $1.50 in vending machines across campus. Graphic by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Vending machines offer disposable face masks

September 14, 2020

Vending machines across UTD are now selling disposable surgical face masks to help students safely return to life on campus. As schools and businesses begin to reopen amidst mounting safety concerns,...

Per Senate Bill 18, students will still be able to engage in expressive activities of 10 people or less.

Student gatherings: what’s permitted, what’s not

August 31, 2020

Student gatherings and club events are prohibited until further notice – with exceptions for free speech activities. Student organization officers received an email from the Student Organization...

Graphic by Astrid Hernandez | Mercury Staff

Think outside the (potato) bun

August 31, 2020

Edit as of 9/4/2020, 3:00pm: when contacted by The Mercury earlier today, Dining Services said that the Taco Bell Cantina was not able to open Sept. 3 as previously anticipated. Instead, they plan to...

University closes select fall 2020 dining venues

University closes select fall 2020 dining venues

August 31, 2020

Comets will have fewer places to dine this semester, as about two-thirds of on-campus dining locations close until further notice. As of August 28, only six venues will remain open: Chick-fil-A, The...

Graphic by Sam Lopez | Mercury Staff

UT Dallas Police Department, Richardson Police respond to Black Lives Matter protests

August 31, 2020

In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, the UTD Police Department and Richardson Police have implemented new training and procedural measures to address advocates’ concerns. Following the death...

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