Tag: Fatimah Azeem
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Meet the Editors Behind The Mercury Newspaper
Fatimah: Fatimah Azeem is a psychology senior from Dallas, Texas. She’s been working at The Mercury since she was a freshman, starting off as a staff writer, and then moving on to Opinion Editor and Managing Editor before becoming the Editor-in-Chief this past summer. She leads the newspaper’s staff and operations, and she looks forward…
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Former Comet accused of attempted murder sentenced to probation
A former UTD student on trial for attempted murder and felony battery was sentenced to 36 months of probation on Aug. 2. Former business administration junior Nika Nikoubin — who now goes by Nicole Nikoubin — stood for sentencing before the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County, Nevada for stabbing a man on a…
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UTD bolsters sports identity with Division II move, $30 mil facility upgrade
UTD is set to transition to Division II sports, eyeing a July 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association approval after a coveted invite from the Lone Star Conference. The invitation to the LSC welcomes new opportunities for increased competition and sports scholarships for student athletes – something they were not eligible for under Division III. All…
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A win for sports, is a win for UTD
Despite recent successes in academic fields, UTD faculty have expressed skepticism about our university’s burgeoning sports identity. But why see it as a binary choice? Academic excellence and a robust sports identity aren’t mutually exclusive; they complement each other. In a video from the academic senate this summer, faculty voiced concerns and doubts about the…
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A ‘WICKET’ GOOD TIME
In a room full of the most renowned cricketers in the world, it didn’t quite sink in for Ali Sheikh when he heard his name called at the inaugural Major League Cricket draft. “It sort of hit me when I got my cap and sat down. It was one of the greater feelings.” Drafted as…
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MLC PROPELS RISE OF CRICKET IN AMERICA
Cricket, a beloved sport in South Asia, the UK and the Caribbean, has struggled to gain mainstream attention in the United States. But the creation of Major League Cricket and the multiple franchises involved with it could change that. With its tournament-style format and a focus on Twenty20 cricket, MLC aims to be the turning…
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Welcome to the Wild West!
Dear incoming Comets, Welcome to the Wild West! No, I’m not talking about the legendary era of cowboys and outlaws. I’m talking about navigating college life as a freshman. As the Editor-in-Chief of UTD’s award-winning, student-led newspaper, I would like to congratulate you on taking the first step toward this exciting new adventure. Entering college…
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Mental health help
If you’re having mental health difficulties, remember that you can find help at the UTD Student Counseling Center, or SCC. What is the SCC? The SCC is a mental health clinic that serves enrolled UTD students year-round and free of charge. It is located in SSB 4.600 in the Student Services Building. How can I…
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Student Government calls on UTD to ‘DIVEST FROM DEATH’
Student Government passed a resolution calling on UTD to divest funds from five weapon-manufacturing companies on April 4 as a push against militarism and for corporate responsibility. S.R. 2022-40, or “Divestment for Militarism,” recommends that UTD divest its shares in the University of Texas Investment Management Company, or UTIMCO, which manages UTD’s investments and endowment…
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The need for speed
Spring is here, and students are back to using all their creative forms of transportation! With everyone out of hibernation, curiosity got the best of The Mercury, and we decided to pit Comet against Comet in a bid to figure out the fastest way to get to class. Let’s set the framework for this marathon.…