Category: News
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Dallas curfew under review
The Dallas City Council will host two public hearings to decide whether to reinstate, modify or abandon the city’s juvenile curfew ordinance. The curfew applied to minors in a public space between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with some exceptions. Exceptions to…
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DART passes to be accessible on mobile
UTD’s Parking and Transportation Department will implement an electronic student Dallas Area Rapid Transit pass that will be available as a mobile phone app, replacing the existing physical sticker placed on Comet Cards. All actively enrolled UTD students are eligible for free annual DART passes through the UTD Auxiliary Services website. Cris Aquino, director of…
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Chartwells officials deny worker allegations
Chartwells officials denied allegations of workplace harassment and unfair labor practices at their UT Dallas operation. The allegations, published in the Dec. 3 issue of The Mercury, came from numerous current and former Chartwells workers and included sexual harassment and other acts of intimidation, pay withholding and breach of contract. “We launched an investigation for…
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Blue emergency poles to be removed from UV
University Housing is removing Code Blue phones across University Village, replacing the emergency call poles with improved lighting fixtures. Code Blue phones were installed 14 years ago and gave users a direct line of communication to police when most students did not have mobile phones. Instead of continued upkeep for the Code Blue poles —…
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Archer fellows navigate recent federal government shutdown
When economics senior Jack Sollows began his semester in Washington, D.C., he did not expect a weeks-long delay in the midst of a national government shutdown. Of the 12 UTD students participating in the D.C.-based Bill Archer Fellowship Program, three — including Sollows — hold internships that have not yet begun because of the longest…
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UTD announces acquisition of Crow Museum of Asian Art
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published online on Jan. 24. It has since been updated to include quotes from Sarah Kozlowski, the director of the Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History. UTD acquired the Crow Collection of Asian Art in its entirety, university officials announced Thursday afternoon. In addition to the pieces currently housed…
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Pub to feature gaming lounge
Game consoles, TV screens installed to enable student gamers to socialize Citing a surge of interest in esports along with the creation of a dedicated esports team earlier last year, the Student Union and UTD Dining Services teamed up to create a gaming cafe in The Pub. Dan Goodwin, director of the Student Union, said…
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Freshman launches community Discord server
Server initially designed for student gamers expands scope to encompass all aspects of student lif Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the name and class standing of a source. His name is Jack Greuel, not Jack Greul, and he is a freshman, not a sophomore. The Mercury regrets these errors. Two students…
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New patio, offices coming to Lot U
Restrooms, concession stands undergoing upgrades for future building expansions in summer 2019 The concession stands and restrooms near the soccer fields and Lot U are undergoing renovations to create a new building with more expansive and updated facilities that is expected to be completed by the end of the summer. The renovation project is part…
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Students report raw, moldy food at on-campus eateries
Richardson Health Department conducts inspections of Dining Hall West, IHOP Express to address numerous complaints A series of posts on UTD’s subreddit featured pictures of moldy food and raw chicken allegedly found at various UTD dining establishments, beginning at the end of November. Jamie Lee Harris, a computer science sophomore, said he found a hot…