Category: News
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Who’s who in the SG Exec Race?
SPIRIT TICKET: Business administration junior Shashank Yalamanchi is running for Student Government President under the SPIRIT ticket. Currently the vice president of Chi Phi Fraternity, Yalamanchi said he believes his sociable personality qualifies him for the role. Business analytics sophomore Frydda Romero is running for vice president under the same ticket; as vice president of…
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Pub demolished
Demolition of the Pub’s exterior structure began on March 14. Admin has said demolition on the Pub and the Green Center will continue through the spring semester, with plans to construct a new student union in place of the Green Center and to build an expanded Gaming Center in place of the Pub. Vice President…
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UTD transfer students beat out state graduation averages
Forty-five percent of Texas transfer students graduate within six years, according to the Texas Tribune. As UTD has a six-year transfer graduation rate of 73.1%, The Mercury decided to look into how this trend applies to Comets, how transfers fare at UTD and how transfers can use the resources UTD offers to ensure their graduation.…
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Dallas native explores trauma and religion in new thriller
“The Magdalenes” by Jeanne Skartsiaris takes readers along a roller coaster of secrets and a quest for justice. Beyond the thriller element, the book encourages readers to reflect on the darkness that lies beneath the surface of seemingly polished lives. Skartsiaris, who grew up in Dallas, utilizes her experience as a medical-legal photographer of a…
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Student government declares support for permanent ceasefire
S.R. 2023-12, addresses what is described as a humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the “direct actions of the IDF.” The resolution supports a release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the permanent ceasefire, a rejection of dehumanizing language against Palestinians, a condemnation of both antisemitism and Islamophobia and a request that President Benson officially…
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Police confirm death of missing student Andrew Zhou Li
City of Richardson Police confirmed the death of political science sophomore Andrew Zhou Li, who has been missing since Feb. 24. According to a press release from Richardson PD, police officers found Li dead at 7:38 a.m. March 2. He was discovered underneath the elevated DART rail tracks in the 3200 block of Routh Creek…
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UTD student found dead in parking lot
Story update: March 4, 2024 On Monday, March 4, a report from the Dallas County Medical Examiner confirmed that the cause of death was suicide. Students who are in crisis can contact UTD Talk (972-883-8255), a 24/7 crisis counseling hotline, to speak to a mental health professional. The Student Counseling Center is available for appointments…
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A buzz for sustainability
Amid the festive atmosphere of Valentine’s Day, the Student Union Market turned into a hive of activity for the much-anticipated annual Comet Honey Sale. Student volunteers and representatives from UTD’s Bee Campus USA collaborated to present Comet honey, gathered by students’ hands for the enjoyment of their peers. This student-driven initiative is hosted by the…
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UTD community honors life of lost Comet with philanthropy
Abdul-Hadi Diwan, an interdisciplinary studies senior and beloved member of the campus community, died tragically in the late afternoon of Feb. 9 after a motorcycle crash off Coit Road. Following his death, UTD’s Muslim Student Association launched a humanitarian fundraiser to honor Hadi’s commitment to charitable action, with funds designated for emergency relief and aid…
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Protesters crash Nikki Haley rally
In Dallas, protesting Comets interrupt Haley’s speech, disrupt rally with criticism and condemnations Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke at a Dallas rally; the event was disrupted five different times by pro-Palestine protestors who disguised themselves as Haley supporters on Feb. 18. “Nikki Haley chose a side – she chose genocide” During her campaign for…