Category: News
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Missing cutlery prompts response
Utensil dispensers in the Student Union were returned to their original locations after students voiced their concerns about their relocation. After the dispensers were moved behind the counters of the nearby restaurants last month, students had to ask the cashiers for utensils. Computer science senior Sai Srinadhgatram emailed Student Government President JW Van Der Schans…
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Community loses funds to cyber crime
Editor’s note: Vicky’s name was changed to protect her identity UTD victims lost nearly $50,000 to online and telephone scams this year. When students and faculty become more aware of the warning signs, scammers adapt to this consciousness and continue to victimize the UTD community. Telephone scams are the most common type reported to UTD…
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Donated sculpture finds home at UTD
The newest addition to UTD’s outdoor sculpture collection, a large metal sculpture, was placed outside JSOM after an anonymous donation. On Nov. 4, a new piece of art was added to UTD’s growing collection. This piece was particularly interesting because it is one of the few monumental sculptures on UTD, said Rick Brettell, distinguished chair…
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Molecule makes monumental impact
Editor’s Note: Picture caption originally misidentified Tae-Kyung Lee as Jung-Mo Ahn. A UTD professor and his team have developed a molecule that could benefit breast cancer patients who don’t respond to current treatments anymore. Jung-Mo Ahn, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and his team of researchers developed ERX-11, a molecule that works differently…
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UTD is implementing solutions, spreading awareness of resources for sexual assault
A recent UT System-wide report on campus sexual assault prevention procedures found a low disclosure rate among victims at UTD and a lack of knowledge among students of the reporting process and resources available. Since the release of the report, Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments, in March 2017 university officials rolled out a series of…
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UTD goes mobile
A UTD app, with features designed to improve the campus experience, is now available to students. Student Government and the Office of Information Technology launched UTD Mobile on Oct. 27. The app contains a variety of functions for students and visitors to the campus. It includes features such as Comet Calendar, EZPay Mobile and a…
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Could a white student association exist on campus?
A Redditor posted a thread on the UTD sub-reddit, calling for the creation of a White Students Association, and triggered a hundred comments and replies from other users on whether the organization could exist on campus. UTD has over 300 registered student organizations and around 30 cultural organizations, none of which are exclusively white associations.…
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Professor weighs in on investigation into Trump campaign’s ties to Russia
As the congressional investigation of Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election has begun to escalate, international political economy professor Clint Peinhardt spoke to The Mercury about the possible ramifications the probing could have for both Donald Trump’s presidency and the future of American politics. On Oct. 30, Robert Mueller, ex-FBI Director and chosen head…
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SG Report 11/13/17
UTD Mobile App The Office of Information Technology released version 1.0 of the UTD mobile app on Oct. 24. The official app for UTD hosts 17 features allowing students to access campus-related information and content. Features include a map, directory, parking information, calendar and Comet cab/cruiser information. Student Government President JW Van Der Schans plans…
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Diversity through liberal arts
A new honors cohort launched this semester for students majoring in the liberal arts. Edward Harpham, dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, led the project to form a Liberal Arts Honors cohort at UTD. Students in either the School of Arts and Humanities or the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences are eligible…