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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

Graphic By Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

Red Light: UTD Sexual Harassment Policies Threaten Comets’ Liberties

November 13, 2023

UTD should amend its Student Grievances policy to match the definition of sexual harassment in its Sexual Misconduct Policy. While firm anti-harassment policies are important and necessary, inconsistent...

SG asks Benson to support Israeli, Palestinian students amidst conflict

October 30, 2023

Student Government passed a resolution on Oct. 24 calling on President Richard Benson to amend his Oct. 16 statement about the Israel-Hamas war and acknowledge the suffering of both Israeli and Palestinian...

Graphic By Grace Cowger | Mercury Staff

Female rage and femme fatales

October 30, 2023

From femme fatales to Lizzy Bordens, women have long struck a chord of fear in the public with their own unique brand of rage. The Mercury decided to take a tour through our favorites, just in time to...

Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

‘Disappointed to be a UTD student’: Benson’s Israel-Hamas statement disrespects grieving Comets

October 20, 2023

Not only does UTD president Richard Benson’s latest message about the Israel-Hamas war disrespect grieving students, it successfully alienates students with ties to Palestine at a time where Palestinian...

Comets react to war in Middle East, graffiti spirit rocks for Palestine, Israel

October 16, 2023

Amid upheaval in the Middle East, UTD students spray painted the Spirit Rocks at least eleven times over three days, alternating between the flags of Palestine and Israel. OCT. 11, 4 p.m OCT. 12,...

Parking attendant patrols are randomly assigned to commuter and housing areas, meaning there is no guarantee of evading a citation. Still, some students test their luck. Photo By Jacob Woodall | Mercury Staff

Parking prices climb, students dodge the meter

October 2, 2023

As parking prices increase and space becomes limited, UTD students search for unconventional ways to park without paying. Strategies for avoiding payment include sharing parking passes — parking...

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Why have pest sightings spiked?

September 18, 2023

In early September, Steven Duong went outside and discovered two giant lines of ants moving toward his exterior wall, some carrying eggs. The numbers have decreased, but Duong still occasionally finds...

Graphic By Rainier Pederson | Mercury Staff

Attention Comets: dating is not a conquest

September 18, 2023

You see the posts on Reddit so often it has become a self-referential meme: how do I get a girlfriend at UTD? But if you are looking for a partner just to satisfy the image of what a relationship should...

Hridya Dhulipala | Mercury Staff

Comet cruiser kicks it into high gear

September 4, 2023

After negotiations between DART and UTD, on Aug. 7 the Comet Cruiser east line began running every 15 minutes on weekdays instead of every 30 minutes. Following years of high ridership, the pilot program...

Meet the Editors Behind The Mercury Newspaper

September 4, 2023

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...

Graphic by Juhi Karnalkar | Mercury Staff

Where to grab grub

May 1, 2023

The town of Richardson has a lot of quick stops and stores for some good grub, but here are the places with the best bang for your buck. Walmart If you’re looking to get a wide selection of quick...

Students and coworkers left notes on August’s office door to celebrate his legacy. Photo by Jack Sierputowski | Mercury Staff

Bruce August Jr: beloved director of MC in memoriam

April 17, 2023

A leader, a mentor and a friend, Bruce August Jr. was a pillar in the UTD community for cultural representation and school spirit. The director for the Multicultural Center, founding president of the...

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