THE UTD MERCURY

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  • Graduate Becomes First UTD Phi Kappa Phi fellow

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    Bio-medical alumnus studies in MIT-Harvard Health Sciences Ph.D. program, plans to work with medical devices in future UTD graduate Sydney Sherman is the first student to become a Phi Kappa Phi 1897 fellow. The fellowship grants her $35,000, which she plans on putting toward her Ph.D. The 1897 fellowship is named for the year Phi…

  • ‘Waste not Want not’ at UTD Dining Services

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    University recognized by Association of Physical Plant Administrators with Sustainability Innovation Award for eco-friendly efforts UTD was recently honored for its efforts to increase sustainability on campus with an award from the Association of Physical Plant Administrators. The 2019 Sustainability Innovation Award was presented to the university for its work towards reducing food waste and…

  • ‘Super Smash’ team members become first to win national championship

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    Esports players win against UC Irvine in final round of inaugural ‘Smash Ultimate’ national competition UTD esports just secured their first national athletic title. The “Super Smash” team competed and won first place at the SHINE national tournament, where they took home first place and a $9,000 scholarship to split among themselves. “Super Smash Bros.…

  • Students Report Lack of AC in UV Apartments

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    Housing officials point to maintenance efforts in light of complaints After numerous complaints on the UTD subreddit about bugs, mold, rust and AC malfunctions in University Village apartments, housing officials are raising awareness for resources available to campus residents, as well as ongoing maintenance efforts.  One user mentioned that a raccoon had been in their…

  • Faculty Tribunal Finds No Evidence of Fraud in JAL Scandal

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    Criminology professors move forward with lawsuit citing privacy law violations Following a two-day faculty tribunal hearing which found no evidence of fraud, university president Richard Benson decided not to terminate two professors accused of academic misconduct. The professors are now seeking legal action against the university citing a violation of state and federal privacy laws.…

  • Sleep Not Top Priority for Students: Why It Should Be

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    Survey results show that only one-third of respondents at UTD regularly receive recommended number of hours of sleep  Look through any student’s calendar, and you’ll likely see some recurring events: tests coming up, work hours and hangouts with friends. There is one event notably absent from this list: sleep.  We block out time for other…

  • Turning Point Reaches Agreement on Plan B Concerns

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    Council members advise continued financial support for non-profit after dispute over emergency contraceptive, abortion Following concerns from Plano city council members that threatened to defund The Turning Point, Collin County’s only rape crisis center, the Plano city council has indicated that it has reached an agreement to continue funding the non-profit organization. The Turning Point…

  • ‘Yesterday’ Should Stay in Past

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    Movie review: Say ‘Hello, Goodbye’ to this romantic comedy “Yesterday” brings together two British filmmaking heavyweights for a film that feels more like a sophomore slump than a dream team. Directed by Danny Boyle (“Trainspotting,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” “127 Hours,” “Steve Jobs”) and written by Richard Curtis (“Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill,” “Love Actually,”…

  • New Title IX Senior Director Appointed

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    Office plans to improve relationship with community The UTD Title IX office recently appointed a new senior director of institutional equity and Title IX initiatives. The new appointee, Marco Mendoza, hopes to increase the transparency and efficiency of the reporting process as well as improve the office’s relationship with the campus community. Mendoza was appointed…

  • CVS Vending Machines to Open on Campus

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    Convenience machines will stay open late, offer hygiene products to students starting Fall 2019 At the start of the fall semester, two CVS vending machines will begin operating on the UTD campus. The machines will provide another avenue for students to get personal care items after campus shops close down. Carrie Chutes, director of Auxiliary…