Opinion

Critics need greater understanding of players’ protests

There is an old saying, overused to the point of cliché. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me....

By The MercuryOctober 2, 2017

Opinion

Lack of faith in govt is millennial students’ biggest weakness

Political participation is a complex notion millennials, especially college students, struggle to grasp. It’s hard for millennials to clutch the concept because they...

By The MercurySeptember 18, 2017

Opinion

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...

By The MercurySeptember 18, 2017

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...

By The MercurySeptember 18, 2017

Opinion

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,...

By The MercurySeptember 5, 2017

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...

By The MercuryJune 5, 2017

Opinion

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...

By The MercuryApril 24, 2017

Opinion

Democracy threatened by authoritarian ideas

In a previous version of this article the name of Lawrence Lessig’s book was incorrect, The Mercury regrets this error. America’s imperialist ambitions...

By The MercuryApril 24, 2017

Opinion

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...

By The MercuryApril 11, 2017

Opinion

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...

By The MercuryApril 11, 2017

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