Jack Sierputowski

Opinion

Why Must Congress Railroad Unions?

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

By The MercuryDecember 5, 2022

News

What Are Those Weird Jesus Notes in UV?

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

By The MercuryDecember 5, 2022

Opinion

Why Voting is Crucial

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

By The MercuryNovember 14, 2022

Opinion

Median Ban is Mid

Dallas’ median ban is a thinly veiled attempt to criminalize poverty and pedestrianism, not a public safety measure The Dallas City Council approved...

By The MercuryNovember 14, 2022

Life & Arts

Haunted Locations at UTD

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

By The MercuryOctober 31, 2022

Opinion

Car Culture is not Freedom, it is a Prison

It seems that our country is entering a new era promoting public transit, with cities nationwide looking to invest in both infrastructure and...

By The MercuryOctober 31, 2022

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

News

Protester detained at post-sermon drag show

Originally Posted October 13th. A student was temporarily detained after interrupting a post-sermon drag show in the SU green on the night of...

By The MercuryOctober 17, 2022

News

Something’s A-Foot

An unknown photographer harassed students on campus and solicited feet pictures. The Mercury was in contact with three confirmed students and others who...

By The MercuryOctober 17, 2022