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UTD transfer students beat out state graduation averages
Forty-five percent of Texas transfer students graduate within six years, according to the Texas Tribune. As UTD has a six-year transfer graduation rate of 73.1%, The Mercury decided to look into how this trend applies…
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Dallas native explores trauma and religion in new thriller
“The Magdalenes” by Jeanne Skartsiaris takes readers along a roller coaster of secrets and a quest for justice. Beyond the thriller element, the book encourages readers to reflect on the darkness that lies beneath the…
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Student government declares support for permanent ceasefire
S.R. 2023-12, addresses what is described as a humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the “direct actions of the IDF.” The resolution supports a release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the permanent ceasefire, a…
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Meet The Mercury: understanding the newspaper
Established in 1980, The Mercury has worked to inform, educate and entertain the students of UTD through accurate and representative journalism for four decades. But for Comets outside the publication, it may not be clear…
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Muslims celebrate arrival of Ramadan with bazaar night
The night of March 1 saw UTD’s Muslim community abuzz with the vibrant spirit of communal joy as the month of Ramadan approached. Over 70 vendors, including student merchants, transformed the Plinth and mall into…
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Modern European media revives the romance genre
David Nicholl’s 2009 novel “One Day” has returned as a limited television series, revisiting a charming and heartbreaking love story spanning over 20 years. This slow burn romance revives the dying genre of rom-com, using…
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Comets sees mixed results in Division III tournament
The UTD men’s basketball team qualified for the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament, beating Trinity in the first round before falling to Nebraska Wesleyan to close out their season. The women’s team fell to Ozarks…
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Byrne Brothers bring Celtic tunes to North Texas Irish Festival
After their eccentric and high-energy performance at the North Texas Irish Festival, the family-based band The Byrne Brothers immersed themselves in a warm Texas welcome and they are excited to continue sharing Irish music all…
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All eyes on Donnelly
Guard Nick Donnelly has emerged as an important player for the men’s basketball team’s offense and defense. Averaging career-highs in points, assists, steals and rebounds this season, Donnelly played a major role in the Comets’…
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No-No Boy is a yes-yes for the music industry
No-No Boy gave Comets insight into his musical journey and life experiences on March 5, and a musical songwriting workshop on March 6 where No-No Boy performed his music. Julian Saporiti, aka No-No Boy, engaged…
