Opinion

Opinion

Microaesthetics dangerous for young adults, not liberating

The trendy micro aesthetic lifestyles cluttering the internet might seem appealing and harmless, but they are actually obstacles to true individualism. We live...

By The MercuryFebruary 13, 2023

Opinion

Soft launches the opposite of romantic

Posting a picture of your partner’s side profile on your Instagram isn’t a “soft launch,” you’re just media obsessed. Love is in the...

By The MercuryFebruary 13, 2023

Opinion

We’re not Russian, We’re Ukrainian

Ukrainians have suffered greatly at the hands of Russians, in part due to the international community’s insufficient response to Russian imperialism. I wear...

By The MercuryJanuary 30, 2023

Opinion

Automatic Mickey D’s has an OverArching Plot

The new automated fast food workflow is a dangerous sign of corporate greed amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Working people and college students alike...

By The MercuryJanuary 30, 2023

Opinion Sports

Students should show their school spirit at UTD sports

UTD students like to make fun of our athletics, but the truth is that our legendary sports program has something epic to offer...

By The MercuryJanuary 30, 2023

Opinion

Dallas Isn’t Ready for the World Cup

While FIFA is branding the World Cup as a Dallas event, it will actually be hosted in Arlington, creating a spiral of issues...

By The MercuryJanuary 17, 2023

Opinion

Save Our Parking Garages

With all the facilities we have on campus, there is no excuse for littering. Comets need to take proper trash disposal more seriously....

By The MercuryJanuary 17, 2023

Opinion

Why Must Congress Railroad Unions?

Now that the U.S. government has shut down the upcoming railway strike, it creates a dangerous precedent against workers’ rights everywhere, particularly endangering...

By The MercuryDecember 5, 2022