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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Only open to Greek life, the new Ritual Room is a place for fraternities and sororities to host meetings, events or come together to celebrate Greek life.  The room is on the bottom floor of the Student Union. Photo by Srikar Sudarsan Baskara | Mercury Staff.

Greek life obtains new commons in SU

September 5, 2017

In an effort to encourage fraternity and sorority life on campus, a newly-renovated room is now available for Greek organizations. Fraternity and Sorority Life’s need for growth resulted in the expansion...

Going over her chemistry lesson, biochemistry senior Anusha Bontha guides freshmen as an executive First Year Leader. She thinks the program has helped her to do more. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Peer mentors obtain certification

September 5, 2017

Starting this fall, a globally-recognized certification for peer mentors is available for students through UTD’s Institute for Peer Mentoring. The qualification process equips students with the skills...

University Emergency Medical Response Chief Umer Nadir (left) and Administrative Lt. Nidhish Lokesh talk with UTD students during an orientation fair where they volunteered as medical responders. Photo courtesy of UTD News Center.

Students create campus emergency response team

September 5, 2017

Two students launched a campus-based emergency medical response group this semester in an effort to decrease emergency response time and provide a platform for students to gain practical experience in...

‘It was like an ocean’

‘It was like an ocean’

September 5, 2017

Rain from Hurricane Harvey flooded the streets of Houston shutting down communities and businesses and dislocating thousands of families, including those of UTD students. Hurricane Harvey broke records...

Photo by Srichandrakiran Gottipati | Mercury Staff.

Fire at McCallum apartments damages building

August 30, 2017

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. A fire burned through part of a building in the McCallum Meadows Apartments. Out of a total of 24 units, only a few were damaged...

Dallas Rally

Dallas Rally

August 24, 2017

After the unrest in Virginia in August, UTD students attended a protest against white supremacy at Dallas City Hall. On Saturday, Aug. 12, in a counterprotest to a “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville,...

The UTD chapter of the national Food Recovery Network raises awareness by posting facts and figures about food waste on the walls of Dining Hall West and on paper napkins. The group was established in 2016. Photo by Saher Aqeel | Photo Editor.

Network reduces campus food waste

August 21, 2017

The Food Recovery Network is a student-led movement against hunger, aiming to transform food waste to food recovery. They recover excess food across communities and donate them to people who are deprived...

Graphic by Sam Lopez | Mercury Staff.

Power outages cause UV’s reversion to TWC

August 21, 2017

Two different providers will deliver internet services to UTD’s  residential areas. Canyon Creek Heights and University Commons will continue to provide CometNet/TemocNet, but University Village will...

Photo by Saher Aqeel.

Art Barn classes relocated to new building

August 21, 2017

After the demolition of the Art Barn, students were concerned about the existence and location of the printmaking and sculpture classes. Art students need the university to continue to offer these two...

Psychology junior Emmett Orton discusses his experience at UTD while reflecting on the Campus Pride Index score and what it means to him. Photo illustration by Chad Austin | Graphics Editor.

Acknowledging the problem, recognizing the progress

August 20, 2017

The tension in Emmett Orton’s voice heightened as he explained his experiences as an LGBT student at UTD. One evening, Orton, a psychology junior, was in the parking lot behind Hoblitzelle Hall when...

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Mercury Staff.

UV reverts back to TWC for internet provider

August 1, 2017

After a series of thunderstorms and recurring issues with the wireless access points in the university apartments, UTD and the Office of Information Technology have decided to revert back to the services...

Illustration by Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff.

Political bias in media tarnishes ‘real’ journalism

July 31, 2017

As the growing political divide in this nation continues to expand its reaches, accusations against the media’s ‘fake news’ and contribution to polarization are increasing. Despite this negativity,...

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