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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Graphic by Chiamaka Mgboji | Mercury Staff.

School shootings can’t be forgotten

March 5, 2018

With the recent shootings at Michigan State University and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School within the last two weeks, the national conversation about gun control is becoming prevalent. As shootings...

Graphic by Christi Lazutkin | Mercury Staff.

Vicente Fox and his non-laudable inheritance

March 5, 2018

Last week, Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, visited UTD to give a talk about his book, “Let’s Move On: Beyond Fear & False Prophets.” An interesting title that fits perfectly with him:...

Graphic by Christi Lazutkin | Mercury Staff.

Black history is more than slavery, civil rights

February 19, 2018

During February, UTD and our nation as a whole take the time to celebrate black heritage and culture, yet they forget that black history is more than the slave trade and Civil Rights movement. Erasing...

Graphic by Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff.

Student voices not heard in Testing Center decision

February 5, 2018

The Testing Center moved from its location in the library to Synergy Park North 2 in a unilateral move by administration without student comment. Located next to Northside, SP/N2 is a 20-minute walk from...

Graphic by Emaan Bangash | Mercury Staff.

Students should read books more often

February 5, 2018

Reading is one of the most important skills to have and develop in life. However, people don’t seem to be reading for fun as much as they could be and this needs to be changed. Along with the obvious...

Recent student deaths are our wake up call

Recent student deaths are our wake up call

February 5, 2018

By now you’ve probably heard: Two of our fellow students died this past week. Within that time, there has been a spike in student activity on social media and Reddit and students have even come to The...

Graphic by Ethan Christopher | Mercury Staff.

Trump is America’s wake-up call

January 22, 2018

As the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration recently passed, media platforms from Fox News to TIME magazine have reviewed Trump’s time in office and debated what, if anything,...

Students turn blind eye to tragedy

Students turn blind eye to tragedy

January 8, 2018

A recent viral video showing a Libyan slave market auctioning African refugees led to international outrage, but was met with silence at UTD. Student organizations have mobilized to help Syrian refugees...

Graphic by Sam Lopez | Mercury Staff.

Rape survivors need support, understanding from community

January 8, 2018

Editor’s note: This op-ed author’s name has been changed to protect her identity. I thought my freshman year of college was supposed to be the most exciting year. I was in a new city, meeting amazing...

Graphic by Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff.

How important are college sports?

January 8, 2018

Sports at UTD is radically different from that of other universities. It’s not that there aren’t enough sports, but more like a lack of attention given to them compared to other aspects of the campus...

Graphic by Christi Lazutkin | Mercury Staff.

Comet card conundrum reveals communication issue

December 4, 2017

During the days between Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, certain restaurants were unable to take meal exchanges, Comet cash or meal money, but students were still able to use their credit cards and cash. Comet card...

Graphic by Christi Lazutkin | Mercury Staff.

Accessible buildings, ethical parking needed

November 13, 2017

UTD tries to be an accommodating campus for all students, but parking policies and older buildings can hamper the movement of students with physical disabilities. At UTD, students with a handicap placard...

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