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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Linda Nguyen | Mercury Staff

ICYMI: Express Yourself

February 25, 2015

Love Line— A panel of relationship experts gathered in The Pub on Wednesday, Feb. 11 to answer questions during Sexual Responsibility Week. UTDesign Makerspace Opening— Students and faculty celebrate...

#PinPossible: Double Chocolate Chip Frappucino Cupcakes

#PinPossible: Double Chocolate Chip Frappucino Cupcakes

February 24, 2015

For those who have read my Macchiatos and Neuroscience blog, it should come as no surprise that I love coffee. By extension that also means I’ve had my fair share of Starbucks drinks. Surprisingly, my...

Coffee: good or bad?

Coffee: good or bad?

February 16, 2015

“Drinking coffee could help protect your DNA from damage,” is the latest of several headlines that seem to make their way into my Facebook news feed. In true fashion, I skim the article and then share...

Linda Nguyen| Staff

#pinpossible

February 9, 2015

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been scouring Pinterest in search of the perfect Valentine’s DIY project. I thought I’d bring back an old friend, and a fairly popular project:...

A neuroscience student's reflection on TBIs, current research

A neuroscience student’s reflection on TBIs, current research

February 3, 2015

In the wake of Sunday’s Super Bowl game featuring the New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks (I was rooting for the Seahawks), football is having its last bit of media coverage before it goes...

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

Chemex brewing offers coffee enthusiasts a different taste

January 26, 2015

As a journalist and graduate student, coffee is like an old friend. It’s hard to imagine that about four years ago, I couldn’t even choke down a sugar-filled Starbucks mocha. Now, it’s sometimes...

Sanya Peshwani| Staff
Don’t be deceived — positioning the nails in this versatile decor piece is not as easy as it seems.

#pinpossible

January 26, 2015

One of my favorite things to do is walk down the home decor sections of stores. It’s always fun to look at the canvas prints and other interesting wall accent pieces, especially the string art pieces,...

Linda Nguyen|Staff
The largest area of the Marvel Experience features museum-like exhibits and interactive games for visitors to participate in.

Superhero attraction in Fair Park will delight children, adults alike

January 26, 2015

Heroes and villains run amok at The Marvel Experience, an immersive, hyper reality attraction held at Fair Park through Jan. 31. The best way to describe the Experience, organized jointly by Marvel and...

2015 Planners For All Students

2015 Planners For All Students

January 19, 2015

I would be one of the first people to admit that I’m a little obsessed with planners. The thought of a new semester and a new year with so much to accomplish is exciting to me, but even for students...

Linda Nguyen|Mercury Staff

#pinpossible

January 12, 2015

  As a college student and as a journalist, I consume entirely too many calories drinking coffee and tea. I love drinking coffee and tea out of cute mugs, and my Instagram feed probably enjoys them...

Yang Xi | Mercury Staff

Studying with a purpose

January 12, 2015

Behavioral brain sciences professor breaks down the science, study methods that make students most successful With a new year, comes a new semester and a new challenge for students to make those coveted...

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