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: “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…
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Letter to the Editor: In response to the editor’s disclaimer on Aug. 19 LTTE
Disclaimer: Mercury policy prohibits censorship as a requirement for publication. Editors provide suggestions on opinion editorials and letters to the editor, which the author can choose to implement. The onus falls upon the author to provide evidence and sourcing for all claims made within an opinion. Opinions with insufficient facts or sourcing can implicate The…