Paola Martinez

Opinion

“Alien: Romulus” on AI: protector or enemy?

Discussions about artificial intelligence’s role in our society are becoming inescapable as we grow more accustomed to its presence. The AI doomers, what...

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Benson’s resignation leaves bitter legacy

Richard Benson announced his departure from his position as UTD’s fifth president Aug. 26, saying in his resignation letter that, “Reflecting on all...

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Lunar rover to the moon

Correction, Sept. 6: A previous version of the article incorrectly spelled an instance of “Comet Aerobotics.” Comet Aerobotics, a new branch of the...

Life & Arts

50 shades of “PINK!”

Fuchsia, coral, peach, bubblegum, magenta, blush — countless different shades of pink can be found in the SP/N Gallery’s “PINK!” exhibition, which debuted...

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Opinion: “Kneecap” curb stomps Anglo Saxon supremacy through Irish-language art 

Aggressive beats and snares à la​​ N.W. A.’s “Straight Outta Compton” or Eazy-E’s “Boyz-N-The-Hood” blare from the theater’s speakers – except instead of...

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The Paisleys: from breakup to breakout

Correction, Aug. 20: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated Sasha Kaplan’s first electric guitar. It is a Les Paul by Epiphone....

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Racing to the finish line 

The drivers only have three minutes to swap places. Emotions run high. Anxiety rushes through the team as they pray this year won’t...

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73 Questions with your SG executives 

As the newly elected 2024-2025 executive officers of Student Government, president and philosophy-computer science double major Devin Schwartz and vice president and sociology...

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Editorial: Investigative journalism at stake — support The Mercury

UPDATE: As of July 22, The Mercury has raised $3,015 — enough to cover the $2,905 fee for reviewing the public records we...

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Despite administration’s silence, community supports 21 arrested at ‘Gaza Liberation Plaza’

In a historic first, UTD administration called in law enforcement with riot gear to destroy the “Gaza Liberation Plaza” encampment while arresting 21...

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