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Editorial: Reinstate Gregorio as EIC now

Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez’ unfair removal from his position is a death knell for The Mercury Maria Shaikh, Kavya Racheeti, Paola Martinez, Aimee Morgan...

By The MercurySeptember 16, 2024

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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...

By The MercurySeptember 3, 2024

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Editor’s Desk: new semester, new Mercury

Welcome — or welcome back — to campus. For many, this will be your first year at UTD, so you have the great...

By The MercuryAugust 19, 2024

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Opinion: Sanctions, reflections

Editor’s Note: Student X is one of nine students of the “UTD 21,” the 21 students, faculty and community members arrested at the...

By The MercuryJuly 26, 2024

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Editor’s Desk: critical journalism

In its 44 years of publication, The Mercury has typically focused on hyper-local journalism: things which affect the UTD community and local DFW...

By The MercuryJuly 15, 2024

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Editorial: Investigative journalism at stake — support The Mercury

UPDATE: As of July 22, The Mercury has raised $3,015 — enough to cover the $2,905 fee for reviewing the public records we...

By The MercuryJuly 15, 2024

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Editorial: Meet the admin

State troopers slammed our own students and faculty into the ground, aiming to destroy not just their encampment but their spirit. The administration’s...

By The MercuryMay 20, 2024

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Know your enemy: Comets should direct DEI ban anger at legislators, not just admin

On April 9, UTD President Richard Benson sent a schoolwide email stating that the Office of Campus Resources and Support — created in...

By The MercuryApril 29, 2024

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Vote for the future: vote green

College often feels like extortion — between skyrocketing tuition prices, fees and housing costs, choosing to increase how much you pay may sound...

By The MercuryApril 24, 2024

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Red Light: UTD Sexual Harassment Policies Threaten Comets’ Liberties

UTD should amend its Student Grievances policy to match the definition of sexual harassment in its Sexual Misconduct Policy. While firm anti-harassment policies...

By The MercuryNovember 13, 2023

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