TikTok banned on Wi-Fi, devices | January 30, 2023
Chief Information Officers Frank Feagans and Nate Howe informed all Comets via email on Jan. 17 that UTD would block TikTok on devices connected to the university’s “wired and Wi-Fi networks.” After banning the app on state devices in December, Gov. Greg Abbott asked all public universities in Texas to...
A Guiding Light For Comets In Recovery | January 30, 2023
When molecular biology senior Kevin Juarez mistakenly walked into the Center for Students in Recovery, they were expecting to turn around, close the door and continue looking for the Wellness Center. Instead, Juarez was welcomed by a warm presence that would lift them up in their time of need and...
Library open for 24 hours | January 30, 2023
To meet increased demand for study spaces, the Eugene McDermott Library is reinstating a 24 hour schedule from Monday to Thursday. From Sunday at 11 a.m. to Friday at 8 p.m., students can stop by 24 hours a day. On Saturday, students can visit from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m....
Moot Court pair is No. 2 in nation | January 30, 2023
On the weekend of Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, political science senior Olivia Cooper and geospatial information senior Paulina Hruskoci secured a historic second place for UTD at the national Moot Court Competition hosted at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Moot Court is a nationally ranked annual competition that...
UTD Police Chief Larry Zacharias retires after 14 years | January 30, 2023
After 14 years of service, UTD Police Chief Larry Zacharias officially retired on Jan. 31. As the founding sponsor of UTD’s student Emergency Medical Response Unit program, a recipient of Richardson Citizen of the Year in 2008 and UT System Chief of the Year both in 2011 and 2019, Zacharias...
NASA selects UTD to build instrument | January 30, 2023
NASA has selected UTD’s Center for Space Science to build an exploration instrument for its 1995 CRAF mission. CRAF is an acronym for Comet Rendezvous Asteroid Flyby. In addition, in mid-February the Center submitted a proposal to build another, similar instrument for NASA’s 1996 Cassini mission to Saturn, said scientists...
Educator Wins Global Award | January 30, 2023
Allan Dean Sherry will be named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors on Jun. 27 in Washington D.C. among other prestigious inventors. A retired pioneer in modern imaging agents and the founder of the specialized international molecular supplier Macrocyclics, Sherry has been granted the highest honor for his...
NASA Chooses UTD | January 30, 2023
NASA chooses UTD physics professor Philip Anderson to lead a historic investigation to chart Earth’s poorly understood ionosphere-thermosphere. NASA is calling this ground breaking investigation the Geospace Dynamics Constellation (GDC) mission, and it will explore and measure the ionosphere-thermosphere’s atmospheric levels spanning across our planet, which has never been done...
R.A.D classes resume after pandemic closure | January 30, 2023
The UTD Police Department has resumed R.A.D., a free self-defense class, for women and men this semester, reviving the program two years after its pandemic shutdown. R.A.D. — Rape Aggression Defense for women and Resisting Against Defense for men — is an ongoing three-day program open to students, staff and...
Free membership for staff at SPN center all year | January 30, 2023
The SPN Wellness Center will be available to all faculty, staff and affiliates for no cost starting Jan. 17. After the 2022 campus climate survey, two complaints were brought to UTD’s upper staff and supervisors‘ attention. Staff had limited access to wellness benefits, and some employees couldn’t access needed showers...
Comics & Activities: 1/30/2023 | January 30, 2023
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‘Skinamarink’ Gets Under Viewers’ Skin | January 30, 2023
Despite poorly developed characters and a lack of plot, Kyle Edward Ball’s indie horror flick “Skinamarink” creates one of the most unnerving experiences in film through its intense atmosphere and unique cinematography. Produced primarily through crowdfunding with a meager budget of $15,000, “Skinamarink” follows two children named Kaylee and...
‘Single’s Inferno’ Brings the Heat | January 30, 2023
Before Valentine’s Day, learn the do’s and don’ts of the first stages of courtship from “Single’s Inferno,” the hit Korean reality dating show whose second season is gaining international popularity. “Single’s Inferno” revolves around 12 singles who are thrust onto Inferno — a remote island — and told to mingle...
Heartbreak in Ireland | January 30, 2023
The Oscar nominations brought both bountiful wins for movie lovers and despicable snubs of amazing performers like Mia Goth. Amongst big names, one lesser known film that deserves a handful of Oscars is “The Banshees of Inisherin,” which captures the complexity of human relationships in a single story and pulls...
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Comets connect with culture through Makar Sankranti | January 30, 2023
The group Hindu Yuva at UTD celebrated Makar Sankranti at the DFW Hindu Temple on Jan. 15 to commemorate the start of a new season. Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated across India that illustrates solidarity in diversity. Each state has different ways of observing Makar Sankranti; however, harvest is...
Tre Stelle masters low-key ambience | January 30, 2023
Just 10 minutes from campus lies the family-owned Tre Stelle Coffee Co., a hidden gem of a coffee shop. With its diverse menu and refreshing atmosphere, this spot is a must for any student in need of a caffeine fix. Situated on Preston Road, Tre Stelle has an abundance of...
Local Band Drops Single | January 30, 2023
With a perfect blend between rock, punk and pop, Dallas-based indie band Chancy has been hitting all the right notes since 2017. With their latest single ‘Draw It’ released on January 6, the group has proven itself a true local band with relatable lyrics, playful band members and an appeal...
Arwa Yemeni Brings a World Class Experience | January 30, 2023
Arwa Yemeni is a ten minute drive from campus that students won’t regret due to its cultural authenticity, tasteful coffee and aesthetic studying atmosphere. Thinking of exploring the Middle East? Arwa’s Yemeni Coffee has got you covered with their world class ethnic Yemeni experience. At Arwa Yemeni, one can smell...
We’re not Russian, We’re Ukrainian | January 30, 2023
Ukrainians have suffered greatly at the hands of Russians, in part due to the international community’s insufficient response to Russian imperialism. I wear many different labels. I’m a Comet, a Houstonian, a Texan, an American, a Ukrainian and a Crimean Tatar. However, it has become obvious to me that not...
Automatic Mickey D’s has an OverArching Plot | January 30, 2023
The new automated fast food workflow is a dangerous sign of corporate greed amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Working people and college students alike have long subsisted on customer service, whether that be in retail or fast food. So how would we survive if that was no longer an option? Well,...
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 known for its sports. We are by all definitions a campus of nerds, usually...
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 year off on the right foot. The men’s team is first up on...
CV Welcomes New Dean | January 30, 2023
The Hobson Wildenthal Honors College welcomes a new dean in spring 2023 with plans to expand the Collegium V program and create more honors initiatives. On Jan. 17, 2023, the national search for a new honors college dean concluded when Donal Skinner was chosen for the role. Skinner enters UTD...
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 of this interview, [the Men’s Basketball Team] doesn’t get a lot of recognition,” Poerschke said....
Regional town hall for students, comet watch party | January 30, 2023
Spill the Tea The Galerstein Gender Center will be hosting a series of sessions dedicated to hearing student perspectives on how to better support the student body at UTD. Students will be able to discuss important topics such as inclusion and equity with provided tea and snacks. There will be...
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