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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

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Students should show their school spirit at UTD sports

January 30, 2023

UTD students like to make fun of our athletics, but the truth is that our legendary sports program has something epic to offer for everyone. Now, let’s address the elephant in the room. UTD is not...

Senior Suzuka Nishino (left) from Coppell, TX was an All-American Honoree last season and hopes for a strong home presence this season. Photo courtesy of UTD Athletics

Tennis Teams Take The Court

January 30, 2023

After impressive seasons in 2022, the UTD men’s and women’s tennis teams look to achieve new successes. With games coming up for both teams on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5, Coach Bryan Whitt hopes to start the...

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The Rule of Kyle Poerschke

January 30, 2023

Kyle Poerschke — holding a UTD record with 43 points scored in one game — was awarded the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player of the Week on Jan. 18. “You know, outside...

The women's team came together with a record-breaking defense under the direction of Coach Joe Shotland, UTD's third ever coach of the team. Photo by Katheryn Ho | Mercury Staff

Comet Basketball Breaks Records

January 17, 2023

The Comets showed a legacy-defining defense in their midseason victory on Jan. 5 before arriving to a neck-to-neck loss on Jan. 7. January 5: Winning against Concordia Texas 51-24. The UTD Women’s...

Grandmaster and UTD sophomore Rahul Peddi (left), a member of UTD Team A, won three games and drew three games. | Photo courtesy of Julio Sadorra.

Chess Team Holds Steady at Pan-Ams

January 17, 2023

The UTD Chess Team secured several key draws at the 2023 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship but failed to qualify for the final four. UTD Chess competed in the Pan-Ams from Jan. 5 to Jan....

Sophomore Rob Wade has established himself as a team-first player, leading in rebounds and blocks. | Photo courtesy of UTD Athletics.

Rising Stars Shine Bright on UTD Basketball Teams

January 17, 2023

As the UTD men’s and women’s basketball teams reach the midpoint of their seasons, rising athletes emerge for each team. Women’s basketball freshman Amanda Crowninshield and men’s basketball sophomore...

Guard Jackson Steele (left) received a standing ovations from his concluding three-pointer, which brought the UTD Men's Team's score to 107. Photo by Katheryn Ho | Mercury Staff

Men’s basketball holds first in ASC

January 17, 2023

The UTD Men’s Basketball Team opened up the 2023 midseason with both a historic first for UTD and their first loss in the American Southwest Conference, which held them tied for first place in the ASC. January...

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Esports heads leave program

January 17, 2023

As Brandon “Texhorn” Bingham and Carter “Stellaric” Hawks exit UTD, the respective creator and broadcast leads of the esports program, they leave the program with big shoes to fill. Brandon...

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Comets exceed in ASC standing

January 17, 2023

The UTD women's and men's basketball teams earned exciting victories against East Baptist University on Jan. 12 at their first away game of the year. Cierra Trigg After losing to the Cru on Jan....

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Volleyball Team Secures Championship

December 5, 2022

The UTD Volleyball team defeated East Texas Baptist University to secure an American Southwest Conference championship on Nov. 5. This is the eighth time the Comets have brought home the trophy in their...

Overwatch teams from UTD, UNT, and UTA all participated in the show matches, which drew high crowd engagement. Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Photo Editor

Overwatch team shows off at Comet Con

November 14, 2022

The Overwatch team dominated their show matches at Comet Con with a glimpse of an esports LAN at home After months of planning, the esports team hosted a game show and best of three show matches with...

The four-man squad for Omega Strikers looks to make a splash in their first appearance. Photo by Tyler Viator | Mercury Staff

Omega Strikers make first strike at tournament play

November 14, 2022

UTD’s new Omega Strikers club team competed at their first online tournament on November 11, 2022. Omega Strikers is a top-down game which consists of two teams of three players, who fight to score...

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