The current political climate has made honest discussion a precarious activity. The country is divided more than ever along political lines. A Pew Research Center study found that the political divide...
In the 20th century, women waged a battle to take control of a body organ that too many others, from corporations and religious groups to the government, had claimed authority on: their uterus. Much like...
Millennials. The kids who are always on their phones, too lazy to get jobs but not lazy enough to stop complaining about their financial situations. At least, that’s the stereotypical definition of our...
The beauty industry has been lacking in diversity for some time now, and this becomes glaringly obvious with each new industry “first.”
According to ELLE Magazine’s New York Fashion Week 2017 Diversity...
With the rapid growth and constant influx of immigrants, particularly in Dallas, there has been a rise in the incorporation of “halal” food in restaurants. Beyond being a business tactic, the rise...
There is an old saying, overused to the point of cliché. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
It’s supposed to convey embarrassment, shame over missing a pattern that is present...
Political participation is a complex notion millennials, especially college students, struggle to grasp. It’s hard for millennials to clutch the concept because they are constantly bombarded by opinions...
As the waters recede from Houston, we have some time to step back and take a look at the damage done.
The BBC reports that over 40 people have died in the worst Texas hurricane in recent memory. Furthermore,...
The deadliest mass shooting in Plano’s history, claiming the lives of five alumni, was a direct result of domestic violence. The Mercury stands against domestic violence and calls upon Comets to do more...
Folks, our UT Dallas community is at a crossroads. Your voice is going to determine where we go from here.
On Aug. 29, the United Nations, along with thousands of people across the world, commemorated...
The Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 4 after a prolonged debate. Gov. Greg Abbott has finally accomplished his goal of ridding Texas of "sanctuary cities.” To illustrate the divide in opinions on...
The current waitlist for the UTD Student Counseling Center has 127 people. A month and a half ago, there were 108 people on the list. The wait is only getting worse, and the center is not able to do much...
