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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

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I want YOU to get vaccinated!

September 7, 2021

As the semester kicks off to a crowded “de-densified” start, we predictably see our phones notifying us every day of a new long list of COVID-19 positive students. In order to ensure the true safety...

Graphic by Quinn Sherer | Mercury Staff

The SCC needs to do better

July 26, 2021

Due to visible understaffing issues, the UTD Student Counseling Center (SCC) is unequipped to address mental health in a personalized manner that acknowledges individual identities and situations. While...

Graphic by Astrid Hernandez | Mercury Staff

Tiktoxic by design

June 28, 2021

On the surface, TikTok seems like a harmless way to pass time and learn convenient life hacks, but there’s actually much more to the app than just lip-syncing and DIY videos. Many users are oblivious...

Graphic by Astrid Hernandez | Mercury Staff

The info-demic: stopping the spread of false information

April 19, 2021

It goes without saying that COVID-19 has proven to be a public health nightmare. But it seems that something else is quickly gaining traction alongside the virus as it continues to plague communities:...

Graphic  by Alesandra Bell | Mercury Staff

We need women in STEM

April 4, 2021

“Too emotional for science.” Phrases like this have continuously hindered women trying to break the glass ceiling in STEM. Why are these barriers still alive and well in the new decade? There’s...

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