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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

Student apathy to tuition raise part of bad trend

December 7, 2015

Lack of attendance at town hall indicative of potential larger issue When talks of a possible tuition increase started to spread through campus, there wasn’t as much of an uproar as people would think....

Memorial for transgender victims marked by grafitti

Memorial for transgender victims marked by grafitti

December 7, 2015

LGBT groups seek better awareness on campus after incident A display made on one of the spirit rocks in remembrance of transgender individuals lost to violence was defaced on the night of Nov. 30. The...

Tuition Increase Proposed

Tuition Increase Proposed

December 7, 2015

UPDATE: The UT System Board of Regents approved proposed tuition increases from universities within the System on Feb. 29.  At UTD, the Regents approved a 2.9 percent increase for resident and non-resident...

Youthful women’s squad looks to reclaim ASC championship

Youthful women’s squad looks to reclaim ASC championship

November 16, 2015

After having arguably the most successful season in program history, the women’s basketball team finds itself starting fresh with a roster filled with young, new players. Last year, the senior-laden...

UTD’s historic V-Ball season comes to close

UTD’s historic V-Ball season comes to close

November 16, 2015

The volleyball teams’ national championship hopes came to an end on Nov. 15 after the team fell 3-0 (16-25, 18-25, 27-29) to No. 9 Cal Lutheran in the second round of the NCAA tournament. After winning...

Letter from the Editor: Why we cover death on campus

November 2, 2015

Few events are as traumatic in life as the death of a loved one. For journalists, few stories are as difficult to write as the ones we have to print about members of our community who pass away. In the...

Mercury Morning News 10/14

October 14, 2015

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Outdated word needs to be put down

Outdated word needs to be put down

October 5, 2015

Use of word "retarded" detrimental to those with mental handicaps, needs to no longer be used in modern conversations Words are funny. A phrase or term that is light-hearted and jovial to one person may...

Mercury Morning News 09/23/15

September 23, 2015

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All eyes on UTD V-ball in ASC East

All eyes on UTD V-ball in ASC East

September 8, 2015

After finishing as the runner-up in last year’s ASC tournament, the volleyball team is looking to move past last season’s finish and get back into championship form. Losing only two starters after...

Volleyball crushes Wiley in season opener

September 3, 2015

The volleyball team opened the season with a strong showing on Sept. 2, taking down Wiley College 3-0. Despite some unforced errors in the first set, the Comets still won 25-15. A versatile attack led...

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