Jack Sierputowski
Comet cruiser kicks it into high gear
After negotiations between DART and UTD, on Aug. 7 the Comet Cruiser east line began running every 15 minutes on weekdays instead of...
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...
Where to grab grub
The town of Richardson has a lot of quick stops and stores for some good grub, but here are the places with the...
Bruce August Jr: beloved director of MC in memoriam
A leader, a mentor and a friend, Bruce August Jr. was a pillar in the UTD community for cultural representation and school spirit....
Why are housing prices increasing?
Price increases are linked to renovations, utility inflation, existing debt and general trends in the real estate market. Going into 2023-24, University Housing...
Richardson City Council Agenda Q&A
Student Government and student advocacy group Comets for Better Transit hosted a town hall meeting for Comets to ask Richardson city council members...
Northside vandals strike
Northside residents reported a string of vandalism in late March in and around Building 13. Several residents of Northside Building 13 reported graffiti...
You (probably) can’t be an anonymous source
There’s an inquiry you receive a lot as an editor at The Mercury — “Can I be anonymous?” And the answer, for the...
Anti-DEI bill will harm all students if passed
A Senate Bill in committee — 88(R) SB 17 — could mean the end of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as we know it...
St. Paddy’s Day is not just for drinking
As March ends and Irish Heritage Month draws to a close, it is important to recognize the true meaning of Saint Patrick’s Day...