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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

Katheryn Ho | Graphics Editor

Shinto beauty: Meet the Mingei Movement celebrating the humble

January 29, 2024

The Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD exhibited everyday items made of from ceramics and textiles which are particularly praised by followers of Shintoism. Available until April 14, 2024, these art pieces...

Gregory Binu | Mercury Staff

Anastasia Paramzina: a natural competitor

January 29, 2024

From an early age, economics freshman Anastasia Paramzina said chess fascinated her — and she knew she needed to win. Paramzina, now a highly competitive Woman Grandmaster (WGM), is continuing her chess...

Photo Courtesy of Toho Co., LTD

‘Godzilla Minus One’ roars back with emotional depth

January 16, 2024

Godzilla returns to the big screen in a massive display of raw power in “Godzilla Minus One.” But Godzilla’s newest film is not just about the destructive monster — it is a sentimental story about...

Erin Gutschke | Mercury Staff

New Year’s resolutions: Do they work?

January 16, 2024

“New year, new me” usually comes along with the dozens of resolutions people set for themselves in January. But how many of these resolutions do they keep up with, and are they empty promises for...

Surjaditya Sarkar | Mercury Staff

Sorcerers of Showmanship

December 4, 2023

In a dark auditorium, magicians command the stage with cards in hand, choosing audience members to be the guinea pigs of the classic trick “is this your card?” The annual magic show hosted by the...

Ashwin Sangareddypeta | Mercury Staff

A Midsummer’s Night’s drag transforms campus with fantasy, charity, and unforgettable performances

December 4, 2023

Chi Alpha Iota transformed the SSA stage into a fantasy wonderland through the Shakespearean theme of “A Midsummer’s Night’s Drag” on Nov. 4 and Nov. 11. In the fifth annual installment of XAI’s...

Graphic By Yiyi Ding | Mercury Staff

Dia de los Muertos Symposium Explores ‘Emotional Nepantla’ to Bridge Cultural Gaps

November 13, 2023

The “Dia De Muertos Symposium: ‘Emotional Nepantla’,” a two-day event presented by the Center for U.S.-Latin America Initiatives, or CUSLAI, highlighted the internal struggles of living between...

Photo Courtesy of Blumhouse

Freddy Fazbear Comes Alive in “Five Nights at Freddy” Film

November 13, 2023

Most of Gen Z remembers the thrill of watching their favorite gamers attempting to make it through the night at Freddy’s Pizzeria, or even playing the iconic horror game themselves — and delighting...

This Halloween, kick the overrated costumes and get original

October 30, 2023

When we think of horrifying, we imagine ghouls, beasts and other devilish creatures, but in reality there is nothing spookier than having a basic costume! As Halloween approaches, students reveal the...

Photo By Ashwin Sangareddypeta | Mercury Staff

Vibrant visions: Latin American art exhibition unveiled

October 30, 2023

Photo By Ashwin Sangareddypeta | Mercury Staff “La Frontera: The Border Exhibit” — a campus pop-up installation curated by Jorge Baldor — highlights the struggles, dreams and challenges of...

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