Tag: Miriam Percival
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Sophomore makes studying abroad easier
International student starts YouTube channel to offer information, tips for individuals looking to pursue college in United States He walks around campus filming himself with his phone. He’s not crazy, he’s a vlogger with thousands of fans. Harsh Gosar, a computer science sophomore, creates YouTube videos to talk about school in America and give advice…
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Campus recognizes loss of BBS professor
Students and faculty in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences are mourning the loss of a longtime professor. Jack Birchfield, a BBS lecturer, passed away at the age of 61 on April 20. He is survived by his siblings Peggy Pirkle, Bonnie Parnell, Dennis Birchfield and Stephen Birchfield. Birchfield graduated from UTD with a…
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Love Story
Arranged marriage leads to happy ending for master’s student When Atif Mendha dropped down onto one knee, Nina Rafiq’s eyes widened as she realized that she might spend the rest of her life with this man she had only met once before. A year ago on Feb. 13, Rafiq, a master’s student, met her future…
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UT Regents reveal presidential finalist
Dean of Engineering from Virginia Tech to head university Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. After months of searching, the UT System Board of Regents have found a finalist for the UTD presidency vacancy. On Jan. 25, the UT System Board of Regents announced Richard Benson as the sole finalist…
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Sophomore first from UTD to get spot in conference
Only 55 out of 450 applicants accepted to Harvard program Next month, UTD will have its first-ever attendee at Harvard’s Public Policy and Leadership Conference. On Feb. 18, Brooke Lopez, a public affairs sophomore, will attend the conference at Harvard’s campus just outside of Boston. Out of the 450 applicants, Harvard selected 55 to attend…
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Club fights cancer with sweet beverages
Members with, without history of disease show compassion A group of students is using an out-of-the-box method to help the fight against cancer — lemonade. Usman Hyder, molecular biology sophomore, became interested in taking part in that fight last year. “I wanted to be an oncologist, so that’s where my interest came from,” Hyder said. “I…
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Breathe in, breathe out
YES club helps students find inner peace through meditation Editor’s note: Jake’s name has been changed to protect his identity A club on campus is using a 5000-year-old practice to help students reduce stress and become more self-aware. The Youth Empowerment Service club, a program offered by the Art of Living, promotes stress management tools…
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OSV’s garden relocated
Community Garden moved to Phase 1 with additional features The project to extend Loop Road has begun on the spot where the Community Garden used to be. The Community Garden is a project run by the Office of Student Volunteerism. It is located at the intersection of Drive A and Drive H at the edge…
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Couple gets married in Lot T
Correction: In a previous version of this story Zack Gentry’s name was misspelled and he was incorrectly identified as a minister ordained by the State of Texas. The Mercury regrets this error. Newlyweds met through dating app, decide to exchange vows in front of Rainbow Guards’ float As multiple student organizations prepared for the annual…
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A Dance to Remember
Comet Swing Society helps create lasting friendships, fun Faint music and laughter fills the Galaxy rooms most Friday nights as students dance swing jazz. From experienced movers to novice ones, all of them are brought together by the Comet Swing Society. The club meets every two weeks and is open to everyone, from beginner to…