Opinion

Academic scandal highlights need for improved transparency

The recent controversy surrounding the Justice Administration and Leadership program came to light in a Feb. 3 report by The Dallas Morning News,...

By The MercuryFebruary 11, 2019

Opinion

Shutdown at the D.C. corral

During the Trump presidency, Americans have seen many records broken. We’ve broken all sorts of stock market records. No president has had more...

By The MercuryJanuary 28, 2019

Opinion

Remix to conviction

In early January, Lifetime aired a documentary series chronicling R&B singer Robert “R.” Kelly’s history of sexual assault and pedophilia, with alleged crimes...

By The MercuryJanuary 28, 2019

Opinion

Steven Crowder Harms Debate

Even if you’ve had the pleasure of not knowing Steven Crowder — the former actor/comedian and current conservative social media darling — you...

By The MercuryJanuary 28, 2019

In Your Time of Need

Recent campus events underscore importance of knowing where to find support Recent events concerning the Jacob Anderson case and allegations of Chartwells mistreating...

By The MercuryJanuary 14, 2019

Alumni Commentary Opinion

Jacob Anderson’s been barred from UTD. That isn’t enough.

Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected to mention that Anderson pleaded no contest to unlawful restraint, not rape. The Mercury regrets this...

By The MercuryDecember 17, 2018

Opinion

I’m baptized, not brainwashed

Brainwashed. Indoctrinated. Believing in a higher power to make myself feel better instead of facing facts. As a Christian, I’ve been either been...

By The MercuryDecember 3, 2018

Opinion

DARTing forward

How important is public transit to you? At UTD, we have a large population of students — international students and local residents alike...

By The MercuryDecember 3, 2018

Parking, uncovered

Say the word “parking” to any college student and you will almost inevitably be met with pained expressions, exasperated groans and more than...

By The MercuryDecember 3, 2018

Opinion

UTD(iversity)

When you’re walking around UTD, you see people from all walks of life. A Bengali student to your right, a Korean girl in...

By The MercuryNovember 12, 2018

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