Editorials
…and the men’s issue?
In recognition of Women’s History Month, The Mercury set out to celebrate the best way its staff knows how: by telling stories. Throughout...
Selfish students steal show
Peers have been condemning UTD students for their behavior at Kenan Thompson’s performance on campus, and rightfully so. On March 20, more than...
404 Page Not Found: University erases Ulbricht
The University of Texas at Dallas is attempting to shove Ross Ulbricht down the memory hole. Official university pages that reference the accused...
$1,000 rebate, easy money for needy seniors
At the end of July, AffordableCollegesOnline.org published a study revealing the colleges in Texas that provide the best return on investment. UTD placed fifth out...
UTD must aim high, yet forge unique identity
For several years, administrators, student leaders and others have made sure that UTD’s excellence is known by dubbing it the “MIT of the...
Students should take pride in UTD
[quote text_size=”medium” author=”Joseph Manusco”] Ask nearly any student you meet and they would happily rant endlessly about the shortcomings of the university…other than...
Hits, misses as the semester begins
Campus comes back to life during the fall after a slow summer semester, and this year the sense of heightened activity is compounded...
Sick reform dialogue needs healing
From the editor’s desk I’d watched the recent health care town hall shenanigans with little interest, annoyed with the amount of attention the...
Students need to see syllabi sooner for purchases, planning
Few students have the luxury of considering full time enrollment with a full-time job. Most juggle work, family and study, meaning planning is...
Muslims must stand for peace
Islam preaches tolerance, peace and understanding, and the voices that stand for these principles must be louder because there is simply too much...
By The MercuryFebruary 24, 2015