THE UTD MERCURY

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  • Students report fear, anger after false reports of active shooters at Northside

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    Following an incident involving what appeared to be gunmen at Northside, Richardson PD confirmed no armed individuals were found, but the situation sparked concern among students, who expressed fear for themselves and their loved ones. Political science senior Vrinda Sharma was working on a paper when a friend texted her in a sorority-fraternity group chat…

  • Reports of gunmen at Northside complex spark concern

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    Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. A representative from the Richardson Police Department confirmed no gunmen were found at the Northside apartment complex near UTD after several social media posts sparked concern among students. UTD users began posting on Wildfire, an app designed to send student-made safety alerts to…

  • Students ‘Finesse’ Free Food using Community Chat

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    ‘Finesse Nation’ group chat of nearly 3,000 members shares information about ongoing deals, giveaways on UTD campus Nearly 3,000 UTD students collaborate daily over a group messaging platform to notify each other of deals and giveaways around campus. As the secret chat gets more crowded, the founder is looking to other platforms to expand the…

  • Lab Examines Early Language Acquisition

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    Caregiver speech correlated to language skills in infants at risk for autism Researchers at UTD recently found that “baby talk” correlates to improved language skills in infants at a higher risk for autism. They hope the data will provide a path toward improved early education for these children. UTD researchers worked in conjunction with the…

  • JSOM Received New Endowment

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    Donation to help fund study abroad programs JSOM recently received a donation to support more study abroad experiences in developing countries.  The Ann and Jack Graves Charitable Foundation gifted the school a $2 million endowment, which amounts to around $80,000 annually in perpetuity, Doug Anderson, JSOM assistant dean for development and alumni relations, said. These…

  • How Healthy is it to Eat at UTD?

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    In college, students may have ample food choices — multiple campus restaurants and the dining hall offer a variety of options for eating. Yet one important question arises from this: how many food options at college are healthy? In a 2012 study at Auburn University in Alabama, 70% of students followed over four years of…

  • New Free Speech Law Goes into Effect in Texas

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    Senate Bill 18 allows outside groups to demonstrate in public campus spaces without university permission as part of effort to turn universities into public forums A recently-passed bill has changed the way students and non-affiliated persons can demonstrate and assemble on college campuses in Texas. Senate Bill 18 allows for student groups and non-affiliated persons…

  • Texas Passes Law Against Unsolicited Lewd Photos

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    Offense becomes misdemeanor under new law, carries up to $500 fine A Texas law was passed this month outlawing sending unsolicited lewd photos electronically, but has the potential to be challenged and ruled as unconstitutional.  The new law, which took effect on Sept. 1, classifies the electronic transfer of unsolicited nude photos as a Class…

  • Speaking Out on Abortion

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    Comets for the Preborn demonstration sparks counter-protests from pro-choice organizations A recent protest from campus organization Comets for the Preborn ended in a counter-protest, chants and one student getting handcuffed. On Sept. 9, the pro-life organization Comets for the Preborn gathered in the Chess Plaza donning graphic imagery of aborted fetuses and a Jumbotron playing…

  • ATEC Joins Richardson Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate Anniversary of Apollo 11 Mission

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    The School of Arts, Technology and Emerging Communications recently collaborated with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing in a partnership that allowed students to gain practical experience with an independent organization. The Celestial Celebration, hosted by the Eisemann Center on Sept. 7, included musical performances and…