Tag: André Averion
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Paxton escapes looming impeachment, will stay Texas Attorney General
Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and Collin County representative, was acquitted from 16 articles impeachment, including bribery and obstruction of justice on Sept. 16 and will remain in his position. Paxton stood trial beginning Sept. 5 in front of the Texas Senate, which Paxton has decried as an inciting point for further political polarization after…
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‘The Nun II’ more funny than scary
The latest addition in the “Conjuring” universe, “The Nun 2” is a phenomenal improvement on its drab prequel, but still pales in comparison to other horror films due to poor pacing, lame storytelling and hurtful twists. Taking place four years chronologically after the original film, “The Nun 2” follows the investigation of Sister Irene (Taissa…
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Volleyball faces Feline Fatale in neck to neck games
After competing in the Trinity National Invitational in San Antonio, the Comet volleyball team started the American Southwest Conference season on the home court, facing off against the St. Thomas Tigers Sept. 6 and East Texas Baptist Tigers Sept. 12. Sept. 6 was the first home game all season, welcoming 203 spectators to the neck-to-neck…
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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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STUDENT MEDIA: A BRIEF HISTORY
UTD Student Media, often shortened to StuMe, is a Student Affairs division composed of four paid student-managed organizations that give Comets valuable experience in the fields of print, video and radio journalism. But how did StuMe come to be? The earliest mentions of Student Media date back to the spring of 1980, when the Student…
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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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Cheer and power dancers nab summer awards
The UTD Cheer Team and Power Dancers brought home two DIII team awards, four individual awards and paid bid invitations on July 24 after attending the National Cheer Associationand National Dance Association, or NCA/NDA, collegiate summer camp at the Southern Methodist University. The NCA/NDA collegiate summer camp took place from July 21–23, marking a time…
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New $120 Million UTD and UTSW Medical Facility Opens
The Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Science Building constructed by UTD and UT Southwestern opened in late July, with plans to move in researchers coming this September. Coming off the heels of a $15 million donation from Texas Instruments, UTD and UT Southwestern broke ground in November 2021 with the goal to advance related biomedical…
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Study, Escape,Sleep, Repeat
Campus life can be busy and overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave it to experience some peace. There are many locations on campus that you can escape to for studying, relaxation or to clear your head. The gazebo next to Parking Structure 1 offers a lush green landscape that looks almost like…
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UTD BASEBALL ALUMNUS VISITS WHITE HOUSE
UTD baseball alumnus and NCAA DIII Board of Governors Representative Isaiah Swann was invited to the White House on June 12 to celebrate College Athletics Day. 52 national championship teams and many other NCAA officials made a trip to the nation’s capital for an annual tradition set in 1865 by President Andrew Jackson. For the…