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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

Who will you choose? – Catalyze

March 26, 2018

Two candidates running for Student Government president and vice president on the Catalyze ticket represent a platform focused on spirit, communication and sustainability during the first contested election...

Management and administrative sciences graduate Elaine Wang (left) participated in the Red Bull Launch Institute for entrepreneurs at South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas on March 8 through 10. Photo courtesy of Elaine Wang.

Student startup selected for Red Bull Launch Institute

March 26, 2018

A UTD student startup was selected to participate in the Red Bull Launch Institute, a program Red Bull developed to support entrepreneurs. Management and administrative sciences graduate Elaine Wang,...

SG Report: 3/26/18

SG Report: 3/26/18

March 26, 2018

Sick Plates Added to Dining Services Dining Services has approved the Sick Plate Initiative, a program that would allow ill students to have food brought to them by a friend. Once finalized, students...

Nobel Laureate and UTD alumnus Aziz Sancar talks with a lecture attendee after the event. This is Sancar’s first lecture at the university since winning the prize. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Mercury Staff.

Nobel laureate gives lecture

March 26, 2018

Following numerous accomplishments in the scientific world, an alumnus returned to campus and gave a lecture to students and faculty on the research that led up to his achievements. After receiving the...

Photos from the Braceros exhibit on display in the skybridge between Jonsson and Founders. The collection will be shown from March 23-30. Photo by Xiang Li | Mercury Staff.

Art exhibit honors immigrant workers

March 26, 2018

An art exhibit displayed at UTD hosts a collection of photographs by immigrants of immigrants for students to observe a segment of history where Mexico and the United States intersect. A series of photographs...

Photo by William Legrone | Photo Editor.

Students rally for right to safer schools

March 26, 2018

Finance senior Rebecca Tjahja said when she learned about a Florida high school shooting last month that left 17 dead, she knew she needed to act. Her desire to push for gun control led her to help organize...

Student Government President JW Van Der Schans speaks at a general senate meeting on March 6. Van Der Schans and SG Vice President Alex Holcomb (left) reflect on their time in office as the election for next year’s representatives approaches. Photo courtesy of Student Government.

Student Government leaders reflect on time in office

March 26, 2018

The president of UTD’s Student Government pulls over a chair from his corner office and takes a seat next to the desk of his vice president. While SG’s election day edges closer, neither man will occupy...

Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

Who will you choose? – Your Voice

March 26, 2018

With a platform focused on communication and bridging the gap between students and Student Government, two candidates are running for president and vice president on the Your Voice ticket in the first...

Mercury Morning News 3/19/18

Mercury Morning News 3/19/18

March 19, 2018

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Friends and neighbors of alumna Christina Morris gathered for a candlelight vigil on March 8 after the remains found in a field in Anna, Texas were identified by the Plano Police Department. Photo by Ariana Hadden | Managing Editor.

Remains of missing alumna found

March 19, 2018

After nearly four years of searching, the partial remains of missing UTD alumna Christina Morris were discovered last week. According to an article by WFAA, on March 7 at 9:45 a.m., while clearing land...

On Feb. 20, city of Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker (left), Student Government President JW Van Der Schans, President Richard Benson and Temoc helped to breakground on the new Science Building. Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Community celebrates groundbreaking of Science Building

March 5, 2018

UTD administration, faculty and members of the student body attended the groundbreaking commemoration of the new Science Building. The new structure will be located in between the Science Learning Center...

Graphic by Sarah Besserer | Mercury Staff.

Monks solicit students for money

March 5, 2018

People claiming to be traveling monks or temple-goers are approaching UTD students around campus and asking for money. The people usually claim they are from a local temple and hand out religious texts,...

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