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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

Grandmaster and UTD sophomore Rahul Peddi (left), a member of UTD Team A, won three games and drew three games. | Photo courtesy of Julio Sadorra.

Chess Team Holds Steady at Pan-Ams

January 17, 2023

The UTD Chess Team secured several key draws at the 2023 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship but failed to qualify for the final four. UTD Chess competed in the Pan-Ams from Jan. 5 to Jan....

Photo courtesy of City of Richardson.
Screenshot captured by Comets for Better Transit.

Multi-Use Housing Complex Approved Near Campus

December 14, 2022

The Richardson city council on Dec. 12 voted in favor of a zoning change that paves the way for a housing development near campus that could feature up to 511 apartment units. The city council voted...

Photo courtesy of Dylan Miles

Helping the homeless through altruism

December 5, 2022

UTD student runs charity event to help clothe the homeless population of Houston. Dylan Miles, a junior majoring in business marketing, is running a non-profit event called “Hoodies for the Homeless”...

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Richardson leaders delay off-campus housing

December 5, 2022

After debating a zoning ordinance that would allow a new off-campus housing development within walking distance of the UTD campus, Richardson city council deferred voting on the issue. The meeting...

Why Must Congress Railroad Unions?

December 5, 2022

Now that the U.S. government has shut down the upcoming railway strike, it creates a dangerous precedent against workers’ rights everywhere, particularly endangering young people. You may have heard...

Nine students reported receiving identical handwritten notes. Photo courtesy of Brendan Smith.

What Are Those Weird Jesus Notes in UV?

December 5, 2022

Students reported receiving mysterious religious notes on their doors. The Mercury was in contact with nine students who received identical handwritten notes at both UV apartments and apartments off...

The 2022 midterm election saw higher turnout in young voters than ever before, which played a key role in many races. Photo by Rylee Russell | Mercury Staff

Why Voting is Crucial

November 14, 2022

Participation of young voters is more important now than ever, despite the fatalism expressed by many. There is a common narrative that floats around the leftist side of Twitter and is repeated by...

In the city of Dallas, you can now receive a $500 fine for standing on medians. Photo by Jack Sierputowski | Opinion Editor

Median Ban is Mid

November 14, 2022

Dallas’ median ban is a thinly veiled attempt to criminalize poverty and pedestrianism, not a public safety measure The Dallas City Council approved an ordinance 14-1 on Oct. 26 to allow city marshals...

Photo by Viet Khue Vu | Photo Editor

Haunted Locations at UTD

October 31, 2022

Berkner Hall is one location that has recently grabbed Comets’ attention. The Berkner tunnels are suspected of being haunted for their natural dark atmosphere and seemingly sinister undertones. Students...

Graphic by Thaovy Nguyen | Mercury Staff

Car Culture is not Freedom, it is a Prison

October 31, 2022

It seems that our country is entering a new era promoting public transit, with cities nationwide looking to invest in both infrastructure and more sustainably dense development. Naturally, car companies...

A student is being cuffed by a campus police officer as a drag performer stands in the background.

Protester detained at post-sermon drag show

October 17, 2022

Originally Posted October 13th. A student was temporarily detained after interrupting a post-sermon drag show in the SU green on the night of Sept.12. Economics freshman Kyle Randle was taken off-site...

Something's A-Foot

Something’s A-Foot

October 17, 2022

An unknown photographer harassed students on campus and solicited feet pictures. The Mercury was in contact with three confirmed students and others who described “Nick” — a 5-foot-7 Caucasian...

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