12 months ago Starving for change
Growing up, I always referred to UTD as a “brown school.” My mom especially felt more secure about sending me to UTD, knowing that a Muslim community was present and …
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1 year ago Moving beyond misconceptions
One of the biggest consequences of being a minority sect in the midst of a big religion like Islam is that our traditions and viewpoints are never accurately represented in …
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2 years ago Empowerment through sisterhood
The first all-Muslim sorority on campus and in the nation has gained its Greek letters.
Originally established as the organization Muslimahs for Change by alumna Samira Maddox, Mu Delta Alpha …
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2 years ago Q&A: Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj is a comedian known for his role as a senior correspondent on “The Daily Show” and his critically acclaimed Netflix special “Homecoming King.” The special involves his experiences …
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2 years ago Perceptions about Muslim-Americans
After conducting a study on attitudes towards Muslim students on campus, an alumna found evidence that the majority of UTD students view Muslims in a positive light.
The study, conducted …
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2 years ago Muslim students balance Ramadan, school
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan occurs during a critical time for students taking summer courses. Muslim students experience reduced energy from fasting, in addition to conflicting time commitments between …
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3 years ago Qurans found in SU bathroom
A group of Student Government senators found copies of the Quran inside the toilets in the bathrooms adjacent to the Galaxy Rooms.
The Quran is the holy text …
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4 years ago Houses of the Holy: Islam
Correction: In a previous version of this story, Yaseen Ahmad’s name was misspelled. The Mercury regrets this error.
Student rediscovers bond with Islam after losing connection to mosque …
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4 years ago What it’s like to be Muslim in America
Nour Sharaf was on Facebook when she saw a link about the shooting in Garland. Immediately, her heart filled with dread.
On May 3, two gunmen opened fire …
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Muslims must stand for peace
Islam preaches tolerance, peace and understanding, and the voices that stand for these principles must be louder because there is simply too much misinformation regarding the religion.
It …
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