Opinion

Opinion

Attention Comets: dating is not a conquest

You see the posts on Reddit so often it has become a self-referential meme: how do I get a girlfriend at UTD? But...

By The MercurySeptember 18, 2023

Opinion

Trump’s mugshot proves that politics is one big meme

If you are reading this article, every contour of that image is likely branded into your brain: the thin-lipped scowl, the blonde frizz,...

By The MercurySeptember 4, 2023

Opinion

How the Resume Grindset Kills Our Campus

The first few weeks of the semester always bring a flood of “we’re hiring” and “officers wanted” flyers across campus. If you’re currently...

By The MercurySeptember 4, 2023

Opinion

A win for sports, is a win for UTD

Despite recent successes in academic fields, UTD faculty have expressed skepticism about our university’s burgeoning sports identity. But why see it as a...

By The MercuryAugust 21, 2023

Opinion

SAG strikes could herald turning point for creatives and just compensation

Long gone are the days of Blockbuster and in came the era of Netflix and Hulu. As these streaming giants quickly began dominating...

By The MercuryAugust 21, 2023

Opinion

Poor parking and transportation on campus isn’t only UTD’s doing

For many students, commuting to school is a great option to save money, but in recent years, it’s often felt like the savings...

By The MercuryAugust 21, 2023

Opinion

A ban on knowledge – how book bans harm adolescents by blocking them from representation

When your future child is interested in reading about Scout’s adventures in Maycomb, Alabama in the classic “To Kill a Mockingbird,” or wants...

By The MercuryJuly 24, 2023

Opinion

SAVE won’t save you from debt

The Biden Administration’s most recent plan to relieve student loan debt is a practical starting point for those eligible, but ineffective for the...

By The MercuryJuly 24, 2023

Opinion

Get your fitness in with UTD’s new outdoor gym

The UTD Fitness Court Studio is one of the latest and most exciting additions to University Recreation amenities, but it has yet to...

By The MercuryJuly 24, 2023

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Transphobia creates environment of hate on campus

The recent wave of anti-trans hatred being pushed in the media and legislation has, unfortunately, spilled over onto campus. In recent weeks, students...

By The MercuryApril 24, 2023

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