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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Internet fame, celebrity important for culture

January 12, 2015

The prospect of making money on the Internet has been around since it first became public domain, but only in the past decade have Internet fame and Internet celebrities become common. The magical thing...

Miguel Perez|Editor-in-chief

Student apathy to blame for drab campus

January 12, 2015

Reading the UTD Confessions 3.0 Facebook page, many of the posts about the university are unmistakably negative. Bashing the university occurs not only on Facebook, but also in several posts on other social...

Comets on immigration

Comets on immigration

December 1, 2014

A Week on DART

A Week on DART

December 1, 2014

Mercury staffer uses solely public transportation for a week, finds pleasant experiences Created in 1983, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, is Dallas’ main public transportation system. According...

Changes needed in the video game industry

December 1, 2014

The video game industry is losing consumer confidence, and some changes need to be made in order for video games to continue to grow as an entertainment medium. Not all gaming companies are performing...

Miguel Perez|Editor-in-chief

Fracking in Denton

November 17, 2014

Net neutrality needs to be mandated by law

November 17, 2014

The equality and balance of the Internet is imperil, and it needs to be stopped. Future contributions that can only be brought by the Internet are being threatened by those who want to put an end to all...

Mainstream media distorts Muslim holy day

November 3, 2014

Oct. 25 marked the beginning of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of this month, known as Ashura, has a holy significance for all Muslims, but true practices have been marred...

Lina Moon|Staff Designer

Barbie: Ipad Stand

November 3, 2014

Comet Comments

Comet Comments

October 21, 2014

Miguel Perez|Editor-in-chief

Water shortage shouldn’t be overlooked

October 21, 2014

The year has been peppered with a diverse array of events, from the Scottish independence referendum to the spread of Ebola. As these events continue to receive heavy news coverage, other issues have been...

Comets and Craters

Comets and Craters

October 20, 2014

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