Opinion

Opinion

It’s a me … Chris Pratt

Following the reveal of an animated Mario movie at the latest Nintendo Direct, widespread controversy over the cast and studio spread among fans...

By The MercuryOctober 18, 2021

Opinion

Current pre-med expectations create toxic environment

If you ask around, you’ll find that UTD is brimming with students looking to pursue a career in medicine. However, it seems for...

By The MercuryOctober 18, 2021

Opinion

UTD’s students need a (balanced) return to in-person instruction

Last week, there was a Change.org petition suggesting that UTD return to fully online learning for the semester. While that particular suggestion doesn’t...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

Opinion

Performative activism distracts from real issues

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2021 Met Gala dress exemplifies how individuals use performative activism to gain social capital rather than actively promote change. Performative activism...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

News Opinion

Beautiful space comic embodies creative spirit

“Wandering Star” by Teri Sue Wood centers around Cassandra, a big deal space-war hero. But Wood’s visuals, themes and opening scene make it...

By The MercuryOctober 4, 2021

Opinion

Hidden Heroes Among Us

On March 30, 2020, UTD resumed classes after an extended spring break – and everything about being a college student instantly changed. From...

By The MercurySeptember 20, 2021

Opinion

I have a Comic 4 U!

For those who prefer something with a bit more edge than a light-hearted story when venturing into a new genre or media, a...

By The MercurySeptember 20, 2021

Opinion

Loot boxes should be regulated

“Pokémon is a game for adults and kids have no business playing it.” Does that statement seem bizarre to you? Not according to...

By The MercurySeptember 20, 2021

Opinion

Fire and Adjust

Our nation’s mortified exit from Afghanistan has wrenched open barely mended wounds; among its old conscripts, refugees and young veterans of war, there...

By The MercurySeptember 7, 2021

Opinion

I want YOU to get vaccinated!

As the semester kicks off to a crowded “de-densified” start, we predictably see our phones notifying us every day of a new long...

By The MercurySeptember 7, 2021

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