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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

What it's like to be Muslim in America

What it’s like to be Muslim in America

June 8, 2015

Nour Sharaf was on Facebook when she saw a link about the shooting in Garland. Immediately, her heart filled with dread. On May 3, two gunmen opened fire outside an art exhibit held at the Curtis Culwell...

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Activists protesting SB 101, Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration bill, at the Indiana State Capital.

Profs discuss impact of religious freedom law

April 27, 2015

Indiana’s religious freedom law fuels talks as campaigns begin, Supreme Court inches toward ruling on same-sex marriage A month after Indiana Gov. Mike Pence passed an amendment protecting LGBTQ citizens...

Yang Xi| Staff
Political science sophomore Nancy Fairbank has been working with homeless teens ever since a high school project introduced her to the issue. Her book, “Throw Away Youth...”, is due to be published in May.

Student government VP tackles homelessness

April 27, 2015

Sophomore to publish book raising awareness for destitute teens Nancy Fairbank sat in a dimly lit, narrow room on a solitary couch with a homeless teenager. She was interviewing them for a school project,...

Family, friends gather at memorial recognizing student, staff deaths

April 13, 2015

Student government members lead ceremony, pay their respects Solemn condolences were shared among families, friends and members of the UTD community who gathered to commemorate the loss of nine students...

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Student receives honor for police volunteer work

March 30, 2015

Criminology student receives Richardson Real Hero Award after amassing more than 2,200 hours with police department  A committee dedicated to celebrating unsung heroes who serve without expecting recognition...

Miguel Perez|Editor-in-chief

SG officers’ work cut out

March 30, 2015

Correction: A previous version of this article misstated the length of time required for a senator to serve before running for President and Vice President. The Mercury regrets this error. Connecting...

Man charged with kidnapping of alumna Christina Morris

March 13, 2015

A man was charged with the aggravated kidnapping of UTD alumna Christina Morris by a Collin County grand jury on March 10.   24-year-old Enrique Arochi was formally accused of kidnapping Morris...

Gil Sik Lee helps disadvantaged students learn.

Professor finds passion in math tutoring

February 24, 2015

In 1991, Gil Sik Lee and his wife were making plans to adopt two children from low-income backgrounds in hopes of giving them a better life. An unexpected detour in Washington D.C. made him realize that...

Activist honored with exhibition

Activist honored with exhibition

February 24, 2015

An exhibition recognizing the accomplishments of South African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman is visiting campus from Feb. 25 to March 27 in the Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building atrium. A...

Parthasarathy S K| Staff
Mariam Allahrakha, president of Empowered Minds, and vice president Ashley Levi (left) said they hope the new club helps reduce the stigma of mental illness. Student Government will coordinate with the group to launch a mental health awareness campaign.

Students start new club to promote mental health

February 9, 2015

Mariam Allahrakha awoke suddenly to her phone ringing in the middle of the night. Her best friend was on the other line, frantic. She was having a panic attack. Allahrakha discovered that her friend had...

International Center merges existing offices

January 26, 2015

International student services including ISSO, Intercultural Programs, Education Abroad combine to alleviate increasing needs of foreign students The centralization of international student services under...

Photo Illustration and Photo|Connie Cheng
The Pub currently only allows customers to purchase up to two alcoholic beverages a day. If SG's proposal passes, that limit would be increased to four drinks. Student organizations would also be able to apply for forms to host BYOB events.

SG requests higher Pub alcohol limit

January 26, 2015

Policy includes modified four-drink maximum, allows for BYOB tailgates by student organizations Student Government is working on a new alcohol policy that could modify the drink limit from two to four...

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