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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

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Pin Possible

June 8, 2015

During my freshman year of college I bought an infinity ring off of Etsy. It was a very simple, soldered ring. The $30 price tag, however, kept me from buying another one after losing it a year later....

The Lost Art of Handwritten Notes

The Lost Art of Handwritten Notes

April 28, 2015

One of my best friends loves to travel. The first time she went to study abroad in Europe, she sent me a postcard detailing her adventures. Since then, I've amassed a collection of postcards filled with...

Difficult Lessons and Introspection

Difficult Lessons and Introspection

April 21, 2015

This past weekend, I was having dinner and catching up with some of my old high school friends. At one point in the night, one of my friends looked at me and said, "Linda I don't know how you have time...

Yang Xi | StaffInternational Talent Show—Indian Students Association, Bangladeshi Student Organization, FACSS Jasmine Blossom Dance Group and Solina Vong Cambodian Traditional Dance Dabke showcased performances from their cultures on April 3 in the Activity Center main gym.

International Flair

April 16, 2015

Students from all cultures come together to celebrate UTD's annual iWeek. Festivities featuring food at Passport to the World, performances at the talent show and more. International Talent Show —...

Because the party don't stop after UTD comes back from Spring Break.Jennifer Chi | Staff

Because the Party Don’t Stop

April 11, 2015

Coming back from Spring Break, the festivities continue at UTD with Springapalooza, Race 2BeAware 5K, VSA By Night, and Holi. Holi– Students gather in the intramural fields to celebrate the festival...

'A Rape On Campus' as a lesson for student journalists, news consumers

‘A Rape On Campus’ as a lesson for student journalists, news consumers

April 7, 2015

As the UTD TV News Director, I spend a lot of time in the student media office reading other news publications, sitting in meetings about how to improve the organization and doing my research to understand...

Connie Cheng|Photo Editor

DIY Easter Eggs

March 30, 2015

Growing up in a Catholic family, Easter was always a big deal. However, my childhood did not include visits from the Easter bunny or very many Easter egg hunts. In fact, my one memory of an Easter egg...

Dresses and Spring Weather

Dresses and Spring Weather

March 23, 2015

One of the most wonderful things about spring weather is that it's dress weather. There's just something about wearing a cute dress and shoes that makes going to class or work that much better. My friends...

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Out of the Spotlight

March 9, 2015

Numbers show that Hollywood still lacks fair representation of women in films This year’s Academy Awards ceremony was the most male-dominated show since the ’90s. Because of this, many media outlets,...

10 types of people you find at Starbucks

10 types of people you find at Starbucks

March 8, 2015

Coffee shops are the social hub of society. They're a great meeting place for for a variety of people from old friends to classmates to even awkward first dates. Here are 10 types of people you'll probably...

Too young to be a leader?

March 6, 2015

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