Growing up, I always referred to UTD as a “brown school.” My mom especially felt more secure about sending me to UTD, knowing...
By The MercuryOctober 15, 2018One of the biggest consequences of being a minority sect in the midst of a big religion like Islam is that our traditions...
By The MercuryOctober 1, 2018The first all-Muslim sorority on campus and in the nation has gained its Greek letters. Originally established as the organization Muslimahs for Change...
By The MercuryApril 9, 2018Hasan Minhaj is a comedian known for his role as a senior correspondent on “The Daily Show” and his critically acclaimed Netflix special...
By The MercuryFebruary 15, 2018After conducting a study on attitudes towards Muslim students on campus, an alumna found evidence that the majority of UTD students view Muslims...
By The MercuryJune 5, 2017The Islamic holy month of Ramadan occurs during a critical time for students taking summer courses. Muslim students experience reduced energy from fasting,...
By The MercuryJune 5, 2017A group of Student Government senators found copies of the Quran inside the toilets in the bathrooms adjacent to the Galaxy Rooms. The...
By The MercuryApril 11, 2017Correction: In a previous version of this story, Yaseen Ahmad’s name was misspelled. The Mercury regrets this error. Student rediscovers bond with Islam...
By The MercuryFebruary 8, 2016Nour Sharaf was on Facebook when she saw a link about the shooting in Garland. Immediately, her heart filled with dread. On May...
By The MercuryJune 8, 2015Email us at editor@utdmercury.com with your name, major, year, and area of interest.
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...
By The MercuryFebruary 24, 2015