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  • SOC policies hinder student organizations rather than helping

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    Dance club Contra Corners had followed all the rules. Forms submitted on time, a vendor account set up with the university and all costs accounted for. So why did it take the club over three months to be reimbursed over $300? The delay was due, in part, to the multi-step, recently adjusted reimbursement policy set…

  • This is the only food website you’ll ever need

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    If you had to recommend places to eat around Richardson to a friend, what would you send to them? A texted list? A spreadsheet? How about an entire website? That’s what user experience designer Stephen Edmondson did when he heard one of his friends was moving to Richardson. Simply called richardsoneats.com, the website has a…

  • UTD Rocket League team fighting for playoffs spot

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    Following their failure to directly qualify for league play in Collegiate Rocket League , the Comets are mounting a run through the College Carball Association Open tournaments to get a chance at making playoffs. Coming in second place, narrowly missing top-eight, and finishing in fifth on March 6, the team has been consistently placing high…

  • OpTic hosts Optic Major 1 LAN for Call of Duty

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    Following their acquisition of Esports Stadium Arlington, OpTic Texas hosted the CDL Optic Major 1 with a sold-out arena as fans came to cheer on OpTic’s home team alongside the rest of the Call of Duty League. When they acquired Esports Stadium Arlington, OpTic Texas became the first major esports team to own a venue…

  • Mudleaf Coffee

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    Across the street from a post office in Plano, there’s Mudleaf Coffee, a spacious coffee shop that just might be the next place for you to get your fix. Located on the intersection of Parker and Independence, Mudleaf stands out for how big it is on the inside. It feels like there’s enough space inside…

  • University holds forum on gaming lounge

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    The University has announced plans to convert the Pub into an esports/gaming lounge, hosting an open forum to collect student feedback. The project remains in its infancy, but UTD has tapped SmithGroup to do a feasibility study over the next few months on the potential scope of the renovation. February’s two open forum sessions were…

  • Communion Coffee

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    While travelling down Route 75, you might spot a sign for Communion Coffee on Exit 24. With both good food and ample working space, the diner offers more than just coffee—but how good is it for getting your fix? Walking into the store, nearly a quarter of its real estate is taken up by a…

  • Pub gaming renovation wishlist

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    Since UTD has just announced plans to convert the The Pub into a gaming lounge, I’d like to give the University a wish list for the new space from someone who would’ve camped out in a gaming lounge if it had existed during my time. The future look of the Pub is still fairly ambiguous:…

  • New esports coach hired

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    After a stint being student-run following Greg Adler’s departure, the UTD esports team has hired on a new head coach for the program. Drew Boehm is the newly hired head coach of the UTD esports team. A TCU alumni, Boehm was originally interested in law enforcement before a crop of collegiate esports jobs rose up…

  • The 1418 Coffeehouse

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    A large, refillable cold brew bottle just 15 minutes away. Do I have your attention? If so, the 1418 Coffeehouse might be the next spot for you to get your fix. Located in Historic Downtown Plano, 1418 is a lively spot with many options and amenities for the prospective coffee consumer. Refillable cold brew to-go,…