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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Graphic by Astrid Hernandez | Mercury Staff

Learning the ropes

May 25, 2020

What every freshman should do their first year Kicking off freshman year can be a major adjustment for anyone. As you learn to call a university your home, all too often you might find yourself overwhelmed...

Graphic by Cecilia Romero | Mercury Staff

Scavenging healthy trail food

May 25, 2020

How to maintain good nutrition in college Navigating freshman year of college can be overwhelming, with new roommates, unfamiliar buildings and a sea of strange faces. Schedules are confusing, finding...

The gazebo behind JSOM was donated and built by the 2013 class of McDermott Scholars.

Off the beaten path

May 25, 2020

Hidden spots to discover around campus UTD has lots of hidden gems that don’t appear on maps. Check these spots out next time you are on campus! Gazebo WHAT IS IT? A small pavilion structure. WHERE...

Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Mercury Staff

Hiker’s gear

May 25, 2020

Academic, financial resources to help you succeed The transition from high school to college can feel overwhelming, but there are campus resources that can make the change smoother. Here are some of...

Graphic by Bianca del Rio | Mercury Staff

Finding direction

May 25, 2020

A compass for navigating a virtual class format, habits for success The Student Success Center has a wide set of resources for students including the Writing Center, peer tutoring and review sessions....

The 7-Eleven at Northside is just a 10 minute walk from the main part of campus. Photo by Ben Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Backwoods currency

May 25, 2020

Navigating Comet Cash spending locations Comet Cash — usable with a swipe of your Comet Card — is your handy-dandy version of Monopoly money for UTD services! Besides paying for your various on-campus...

Graphic by Louise Nillas | Graphics Editor

Keeping your wits about you

May 25, 2020

How to manage mental health on your next great adventure Ask almost any college student if they’re feeling stressed, and they’re likely to respond in the affirmative. Keeping up grades, extracurriculars,...

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