Jack Sierputowski
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Stop Packing Up Early
Students should show their professors more respect and stop packing up early. We’ve all been in a class like this. Basic pre-requisite, so...
Students advocate for local pedestrians
Members of the UTD club Comets for Better Transit walked through sections of West Campbell Road and Jonsson Boulevard with Daniel Herrig, a...