Opinion
Adding art to STEM still worth prioritizing
The STEM to STEAM movement, a push towards an integrated environment where science, technology, engineering and math are taught with the arts as...
Communities must stand in solidarity
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...
Gorilla’s death should bring focus back to endangered species
Protecting western lowland gorillas in wild best way to honor Harambe’s memory, come to terms with controversial shooting When Harambe, a western lowland...
Bathroom use debate ignores basic rights
Transgender people wrongly portrayed as dangerous in national discussion about using bathrooms corresponding to gender identity The reason many people are so frightened...
Editor’s Desk: Why criticism is needed
Readers role in future of The Mercury, journalism vital for success As the year comes to a close, students across campus are taking...
Green fund needed for future of university conservation
Initiative with focus on sustainability needed to help propel UTD towards Tier One status, become more eco-friendly Imagine having a role in proposing...
Debate story failed readers
Coverage of contests between Democrats, Republicans only presented one side of story A recent article published by The Mercury failed to accurately portray...
College still vital for future success
Despite barriers to entry, rising cost of higher education universities offer paths to financial security, personal happiness few routes give Our attitudes toward...
Editor’s Desk: Student apathy for SG part of sad trend
Lack of votes leaves new leaders, students in difficult position On March 22, Student Government hosted a debate between Adam Richards, the “Progress...
Society taught to lessen value of minority lives
Shooting of a young Hispanic male by police officer shines light on community’s race perceptions, their detrimental effects The death of a Hispanic...
