Category: Opinion
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We need to end climate change to mitigate future disasters
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 state estimates that well over $100 billion will be needed for full reparations. Nearly 100,000…
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Editorial Board: As a community, we should address domestic violence
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 to recognize and prevent abuse. Ultimately, one man’s violent actions took nine people’s lives and 10 families are forever affected. While alumna…
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Students call for end to nuclear testing
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 International Day Against Nuclear Testing. Here at UT Dallas, I took a moment to reflect on the impact that…
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SB4 attempts to fix nonexistent problem
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 bill, you need look no further than the shoving match that took place on the Texas House floor on the final day…
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Counseling Center waitlist reflects increasing student demand for help
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 to ease it. From personal experience and others’ testimonies, it can take months to start…
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Unity needed to address equality regarding pay for working women
The gender pay gap is real. Women are consistently earning less money than men even when they have the same qualifications. In a political era filled with uncertainty and turmoil, now is the time to stand unified against an issue that matters to every woman. Contact your representative and tell them to support the passage…
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Science march to bridge cultural divide among issues
Following the momentum garnered by the successful Women’s March, a March for Science is planned to take place in cities nationwide on April 22. Only by universally unifying all supporters of science can the March for Science have the potential to be a force for good. The stated mission from the march’s website is, “The…
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A&M controversy indicative of larger issue with clickbait media
The outrage over Rick Perry’s comments about the A&M University Student Government election is indicative of the problems in the way people are consuming media. A&M’s student government race made headlines last week when current U.S. Energy Secretary Perry published an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle questioning the legitimacy of the disqualification of the official…
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Editorial Board: SG must improve transparency to boost voter turnout
As 2017 Student Government elections ended with another low turnout, it is important to consider what can be done to increase student participation in choosing representatives. Only 6.5 percent of the student population made their voice heard. In an effort to improve student involvement in SG elections, The Mercury increased its coverage of the process…