Category: Opinion
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Paxtonism: A wild and wicked saga about intimidation and overall political fuckery
Subheading: Raids on homes of Latino activists shockingly turn out to be a half-baked idea rife with intolerance and corruption Partha Kulkarni | Mercury Staff Some people vote one way and others vote another way. That is an inevitable fact in our socio-cultural climate. Personally, I am not nor do I aim to be interested…
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Opinion: Defending the disappearing democracy
Samhitha Palla | Mercury Staff The Texas government’s recent attempt to update its registered voters lists has the capacity to develop into another method of voter suppression, once again proving that Texas is hostile to its own voter base. Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas government removed 1.1 million people from the state voter…
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Opinion: Wrong event, wrong outcome
Joshua Kalakoti | Mercury Staff On May 1, the pro-Palestine encampment at Chess Plaza was labeled as a cause for concern by the university due to the obstruction of the pedestrian path, which led to armed riot police being called on-campus to clear the protest, resulting in 21 arrests of students, faculty and community members.…
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Opinion: We need more freaks behind the camera
A razor slices across an eyeball. Thin clouds move through the moon; jellied insides spilling out of a lamb’s eye. When the world needed weird movies most — they disappeared. “Un Chien Andalou” has a striking opening scene that heralds an infinitely more confusing short film. Co-created by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí, painter of…
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Opinion: DFW traffic is about to become even more decadent and depraved
Traffic: the textbook definition of damnation as it applies to modern American society. The utmost first-world, puerile complaint that entrenches our day-to-day lives. The only thing that could make it worse is the elimination of safety inspections for vehicles, which would cause a multitude of car crashes, deaths and ultimately more traffic under the guise…
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Opinion: “Alien: Romulus” on AI: protector or enemy?
Discussions about artificial intelligence’s role in our society are becoming inescapable as we grow more accustomed to its presence. The AI doomers, what I like to call those who fear the death of humanity thanks to highly intelligent and superior computerized robots, always make the same points about the harm that AI can do. However,…
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Editorial: Benson’s resignation leaves bitter legacy
Richard Benson announced his departure from his position as UTD’s fifth president Aug. 26, saying in his resignation letter that, “Reflecting on all that has been accomplished over the last eight years, and all that has been set in motion, I feel that this is a good time to pass the leadership of UT Dallas…
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Editor’s Desk: “Business decisions”
The Mercury takes pride in its reporting and journalism and constantly seeks out new opportunities to develop its skills. We collaborate with and learn from local journalists, including everyone from independent reporters to groups like the Dallas Morning News, and regularly attend student journalism conferences to connect with other student publications, advisors and mentors. But…
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Opinion: Manny Jacinto deserves better than a canceled show
Correction, Sept. 6: A previous version of the article incorrectly stated which character Qimir restrained with The Force. The correct character is Mae. Despite my loyalty to the Star Wars franchise, I’ve never really understood the fanfare for Sith Lords. Anakin Skywalker is a genocidal maniac. Kylo Ren is a wannabe of the aforementioned genocidal…
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Opinion: Olympics cyber harassment underscores misogyny
What happens when an athlete is so good at a sport that they are accused of lying about their sex? Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced accusations of being a man after her win against Italian boxer Angela Carini in the 2024 Summer Olympics, because she wasn’t a conventionally attractive, white woman. Following her gold medal…