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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

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Welcome Week 2014

September 10, 2014

Welcome Week is always the first two weeks of school with many popular events from different organizations on campus. Events ranged from organizations selling food to huge blowout parties and performances...

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‘Lucy’ underwhelms with predictable plot, unimpressive action

July 28, 2014

SPOILER ALERT Scarlett Johansson escapes from the Marvel universe and gets to play her own superhero in "Lucy." Unfortunately, the result is unintentionally cheesy and dumb. Directed by Luc Besson, "Lucy"...

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‘Purge’ sequel disappoints

July 22, 2014

"The Purge: Anarchy" is a surprising step forward in the franchise but only because the first one was so poor. James DeMonaco returns after directing last year's "The Purge," a critically panned, but...

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‘Dragon’ sequel delights with vibrant visuals, heartfelt story

June 17, 2014

"How to Train Your Dragon 2" could easily rest on its stunning visuals, but the film combines 3D with a touching story that elevates the film to a Pixar-like quality. Taking place five years after the...

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‘Godzilla’ the best actor in the Gareth Edwards movie

May 21, 2014

Godzilla, the “King of Monsters,” is back in a “Godzillian” way mesmerizing old seasoned fans and the new generation of kids who will watch it with their parents. The latest “Godzilla” has...

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Zac Efron plays a Delta Psi fraternity boy in "Neighbors."

‘Neighbors’ a comedy with heart

May 15, 2014

"Neighbors" asks millennials what is cool after having a child. How does this generation transition from young adulthood to adulthood. Are late night raves still an option? Can parents smoke weed or get...

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Concert to showcase Asian rock cultures

May 10, 2014

The Bangladeshi Student Organization, in collaboration with other student organizations, will perform a rock show at 5:30 p.m. today, May 10, on the Plinth. The show, which is free to all students, will...

Peter Berkman of Anamanaguchi. (Christopher Wang/Photo Editor)

Slideshow: Spring Blowout Bash with Anamanaguchi & Nite

April 10, 2014

On Thursday, April 17, the Visual Arts Building, or Art Barn, was host to Denton-based Nite and New York-based Anamanaguchi for Radio UTD's Spring Blowout Bash. The event was also sponsored by The Mercury,...

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