Students report fear, anger after false reports of active shooters at Northside

Students report fear, anger after false reports of active shooters at Northside

Following an incident involving what appeared to be gunmen at Northside, Richardson PD confirmed no armed individuals were found, but the situation sparked concern among students, who expressed fear for themselves and their loved ones. Political science senior Vrinda Sharma was working on a paper when a friend texted her...

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Reports of gunmen at Northside complex spark concern

Reports of gunmen at Northside complex spark concern

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. A representative from the Richardson Police Department confirmed no gunmen were found at the Northside apartment complex near UTD after several social media posts sparked concern among students. UTD users began posting on Wildfire, an app designed to...

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7/11 to accept Comet Cash

7/11 to accept Comet Cash

Earlier this month, the 7/11 store at Northside began accepting Comet Cash as a form of payment. Paulina Schleppenbach, the director of the Comet Card office, said UTD students now have the option of putting Comet Cash into a general account — via the GET portal — and using that...

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DARTing forward

How important is public transit to you? At UTD, we have a large population of students — international students and local residents alike — who do not have cars but need to get around. Their solution? The 100 miles of light rail track and the vast network of busses provided...

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Starbucks opening at Northside

Starbucks opening at Northside

The Starbucks in the Student Union opened in November 2017, but students can expect the opening of a second location in the Northside retail space in the near future. Northside will see the construction of an additional 6,600 square feet of retail space on its eastern lot of land closest...

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Police jurisdiction at Northside under question

Police jurisdiction at Northside under question

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article stated that UTD PD was possibly in violation of the Clery Act. After further investigation, it was discovered that because crimes at Northside are reported to Richardson PD and not campus police, they do not constitute UTD PD’s Clery reporting requirements, meaning UTD...

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New rail line to be built near Northside apartments, campus

New rail line to be built near Northside apartments, campus

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is working closely with UTD to develop a new rail line that will run adjacent to the Northside complex. The new line, called Cotton Belt, is due to start construction in 2019 and will begin welcoming riders in December 2022. Mark Ball, a DART Media Relations...

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7-Eleven to open at Northside

7-Eleven to open at Northside

Slurpees, taquitos and other snacks will soon be available at Northside after a new convenience store opens later this month. The 7-Eleven chain will expand to UTD on Aug. 23, bringing with it Amazon lockers, extra slurpee flavors and a refrigerated room for beer. The store, located on the western...

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Insight on Inns

Insight on Inns

While students aren’t given much of a choice for freshman year housing at UTD, it’s always good to be aware of the benefits and drawbacks of nearby living options. Between the dorms in University Commons and the luxury apartments at Northside, the search for affordable housing can be difficult, but...

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Northside Drafthouse offers speedy service, fresh food

Northside Drafthouse offers speedy service, fresh food

Northside Drafthouse and Eatery, the fifth food establishment at Northside, opened its doors to customers over winter break. This bar and restaurant is superior in the categories of its comfortable atmosphere, variety of appetizer, entree and drink options and attentive customer service. The first noticeable thing about the bar was...

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