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Opinion

Campus deserves more credit for building school spirit

With homecoming fresh on our minds, now is a great time to think about how we don’t give UTD enough credit for all...

By The MercuryNovember 15, 2016

Opinion

Obama leaves behind improved, changing country

As the presidential election winds down, the country is preparing for the inevitable beginning of a new administration and an uncertain future. But...

By The MercuryNovember 1, 2016

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Editorial Board: We endorse Hillary Clinton for presidency

Hillary Clinton is the only candidate to vote for in the 2016 presidential election. She is one of the most qualified candidates to...

By The MercuryNovember 1, 2016

Opinion

Politicians should be allowed to flip-flop on issues

Donald Trump is a flip-flopper. Hillary Clinton, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan are also all flip-floppers. Flip-flopping is a derogatory term...

By The MercuryOctober 17, 2016

Opinion

Current voting system eliminates voter choice

If you’re reading this, then you probably won’t vote this November. According to the United States Census Bureau, only 38 percent of college...

By The MercuryOctober 3, 2016

Opinion

Hillary Clinton only rational choice for Sanders’ supporters

During the 2016 democratic presidential primary, I, along with many other young people, strongly supported Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton. I continue to...

By The MercuryOctober 3, 2016

Opinion

Schools must value skills-based agenda

I have struggled multiple times in the past to learn material for an exam only to realize that all the class was teaching...

By The MercurySeptember 19, 2016

Opinion

Increased minority presence in media breaks barriers

As a kid, I didn’t have a lot, if any, Latino stars to look up to. So when I was younger, I pretended...

By The MercurySeptember 19, 2016

Opinion

Consider third party candidates

The two party political system is something I just can’t seem to agree with. Whenever I tell people I am neither a Democrat...

By The MercurySeptember 6, 2016

Opinion

Indians’ definition of success needs to change

For a country with a population of 1.25 billion people, India has lagged behind in medal count since the country’s first Olympic appearance...

By The MercuryAugust 22, 2016

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