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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Athletics revamps look in preparation for Division II

December 4, 2023

UTD’s new Division II status isn’t the only recent change being made within the Athletic Department — a fresh new logo is now available on Comet gear for athletes and fans alike. The new Comets...

Senior Spotlight: Comet Baseball

December 4, 2023

Senior baseball players Ryan Vera (left) and Dylan Hughley (right). Photos courtesy of UTD Athletics At first glance, there is little similarity between Dylan Hughley and Ryan Vera: one...

Shreya Ravi | Mercury Staff

Women’s basketball kicks off final season as DIII school

December 4, 2023

After winning the American Southwest Conference last spring, the women’s basketball team has entered their last season as a Division III school with a 71-43 win against Austin on Nov. 15.  ...

Photo Illustration by Jarin Priyosha | Mercury Staff. Photo Courtesy of UTD Athletics

Remembering Abby Sterling

December 4, 2023

UTD Assistant Softball Coach Abby Sterling was hired in September 2022 and quickly made her mark both on the field and within the department. Tragically, just two weeks before Thanksgiving, Sterling passed...

Arushi Sharma | Mercury Staff

Sports Schedule

December 4, 2023

Photo Courtesy of UTD Athletics

Men’s soccer claims ASC title after mixed season

November 13, 2023

The team took home the title for the first time in four years and are heading to the NCAA Division Championships The UTD men’s soccer team came back from a season of mixed performance, securing their...

Photo Courtesy of UTD Athletics

Women’s soccer team knocked out of ASC

November 13, 2023

After executing an almost flawless season, the women’s soccer team was knocked out of the American Southwest Conference championships after suffering a 3-0 loss to McMurry in the quarterfinal tournament...

Omega Strikers Place First

November 13, 2023

UTD Esports’ Omega Strikers team is currently ranked No. 1 in the Collegiate Corestrike League after seven wins in the fall 2023 tournament which began Sept. 20. With 56 teams competing in the league,...

UTD chess players place highly in Texas Intercollegiate Rapids

UTD chess players place highly in Texas Intercollegiate Rapids

November 13, 2023

Two UTD students placed highly in the Texas Collegiate Rapids Championship​ Nov. 4​, one making No. 2 overall and the other No. 1 out of players under 2200 ELO. The Rapids Championship was an online...

Photo Courtesy of UTD Athletics

The End of a Season: Volleyball Highlights for November

November 13, 2023

Comet volleyball’s 2023 season came to an end on Nov. 8 with no. 5 standing in the American Southwest Conference. The season started rough with a seven game losing streak, but through a trail by...

Men's basketball preparing their moves for the season on Friday Sept. 29. All Photos By Hridya Dhulipala | Mercury Staff

Men’s, Women’s Basketball Take To The Courts

October 2, 2023

Despite basketball preseason approaching and men’s and women’s basketball teams heading onto the courts after a long summer to begin preparing for the season ahead, some fans are unaware of the athletes...

Forward #10 Bella Granada (left) passes to defender #20 Ashleya Farrell (right) while #96 Jade Press (back) stands guard. The Comets have not yet had a goal scored against them. Photo By Ashwin Sangareddypeta | Mercury Staff

Women’s Soccer Unstoppable

October 2, 2023

This season, UTD women’s soccer team has been an unstoppable force, winning every game without a single goal scored against them. Here’s everything you need to know to get caught up. The Comets...

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