“Pokemon Go” accomplished on campus in just a few short weeks what has long been missing at UTD — a cohesive sense of community.
The Pokemon Company and Niantic’s augmented reality game launched...
The STEM to STEAM movement, a push towards an integrated environment where science, technology, engineering and math are taught with the arts as a method of instilling a well-rounded education, is an educational...
Editor’s Note: Because the author belongs to two minority groups that have been at risk recently, the author’s name has been partially redacted for safety.
Three weeks ago, the largest documented...
Protecting western lowland gorillas in wild best way to honor Harambe’s memory, come to terms with controversial shooting
When Harambe, a western lowland gorilla, was shot about a week ago at the Cincinnati...
Transgender people wrongly portrayed as dangerous in national discussion about using bathrooms corresponding to gender identity
The reason many people are so frightened about allowing individuals to use...
Readers role in future of The Mercury, journalism vital for success
As the year comes to a close, students across campus are taking time to reflect on just how far they have come. As I do the same to look...
Initiative with focus on sustainability needed to help propel UTD towards Tier One status, become more eco-friendly
Imagine having a role in proposing how the fees collected with your tuition are spent....
Coverage of contests between Democrats, Republicans only presented one side of story
A recent article published by The Mercury failed to accurately portray the Republican side of a student debate meant...
Despite barriers to entry, rising cost of higher education universities offer paths to financial security, personal happiness few routes give
Our attitudes toward education affect the education we are...
Lack of votes leaves new leaders, students in difficult position
On March 22, Student Government hosted a debate between Adam Richards, the “Progress UTD” candidate for SG president and Akshitha Padigela,...
Shooting of a young Hispanic male by police officer shines light on community’s race perceptions, their detrimental effects
The death of a Hispanic teenager over spring break in Addison at the hands...
Correction: In a previous version of this story, the party that 43 percent of U.S. citizens affiliated with was not identified correctly. The Mercury regrets this error.
Recent election has made it apparent...
