Opinion

Opinion

The real reason young adults don’t vote

Many older voters subscribe to the idea that young adults are politically uninformed or too lazy to vote. This misconception is merely an...

By The MercurySeptember 14, 2020

Opinion

Logical fallacies kill reason

If we vote for [insert candidate name here], eventually democracy will die out. This is because [insert candidate name here] will lead us...

By The MercurySeptember 14, 2020

Opinion

Visas are vital

As election season nears, it is crucial to understand the impact of the working visa program and how halting it will deprive the...

By The MercuryAugust 31, 2020

Opinion

At the mercy of the machine

Hiring season is back in full swing. Candidates are polishing their interviewing skills, hoping to snag coveted positions at tech companies. Unfortunately, many...

By The MercuryAugust 31, 2020

Opinion

College + Greek life = a new you

The dreaded red solo cup. Every sorority girl’s worst nightmare is to be caught on camera with it. I won’t sugar coat it:...

By The MercuryAugust 31, 2020

Opinion

Social justice For You

Though TikTok started off as a social media app for dancing teenagers and funny cat videos, it has recently become a favored platform...

By The MercuryAugust 16, 2020

Opinion

Arguing against the AATA

The life of an unborn person cannot reasonably supersede the rights of those carrying them. Blanket abortion restrictions like the Abolition of Abortion...

By The MercuryAugust 16, 2020

Opinion

Semitic BLM Semantics

The powerful cries of “I can’t breathe” and “Israel, we know you murder children, too” have joined hands to bring justice to those...

By The MercuryJuly 27, 2020

Opinion

‘Black Swan’? More like ugly duckling

We cannot perfectly predict the future. Many try. Some even build their careers on risk analysis and prediction. However, on a macro scale,...

By The MercuryJuly 27, 2020

Opinion

Being a better brother

Before I began attending UTD — and before the thought of rushing a fraternity had even crossed my mind — I had been...

By The MercuryJuly 27, 2020

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