Opinion

Opinion

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...

By The MercuryMarch 28, 2016

Opinion

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...

By The MercuryMarch 28, 2016

Opinion

More party platforms needed to represent Americans

Correction: In a previous version of this story, the party that 43 percent of U.S. citizens affiliated with was not identified correctly. The Mercury regrets...

By The MercuryMarch 28, 2016

Opinion

Editorial Board: Richards is best pick for SG President

The role of Student Government in campus life cannot be understated. In a year that has seen a tuition increase, the search for...

By The MercuryMarch 23, 2016

Opinion

Trump’s candidacy must be taken seriously

People need to unite to stop one of the nation’s most controversial presidential candidates in recent memory from taking Oval Office As the...

By The MercuryMarch 7, 2016

Opinion

“Love” article presents one-sided story

Tale of student who went through process of getting arranged marriage fails to represent entire scope of Muslim matrimony Last week, I read...

By The MercuryMarch 7, 2016

Opinion

Editorial Board: More education, discussion needed on sexual assault

UTD established an office last year to deal with reports of sexual discrimination, including sexual assault and harassment, in a way that complies...

By The MercuryMarch 7, 2016

Opinion

Zika shines light on reproductive rights

Women in Latin American countries told to abstain from pregnancy without access to contraception or reproductive education The Zika virus is sweeping across...

By The MercuryFebruary 22, 2016