You see the posts on Reddit so often it has become a self-referential meme: how do I get a girlfriend at UTD? But if you are looking for a partner just to satisfy the image of what a relationship should...
The first few weeks of the semester always bring a flood of “we’re hiring” and “officers wanted” flyers across campus. If you’re currently struggling to balance your responsibilities or running...
UTD is set to transition to Division II sports, eyeing a July 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association approval after a coveted invite from the Lone Star Conference.
The invitation to the LSC...
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan has been halted by The Supreme Court. The decision impacts anyone paying off their student loans as President Biden’s promise of around $10,000...
The Texas legislative season ended on May 29, with Governor Greg Abbott signing several higher education bills into law that could impact UTD’s future.
Amongst the hundreds of bills approved this...
Howdy, partner! If you’re reading this, it means you’ve braved the wild west of college applications, survived your first dust-storm of financial aid meetings and set up your camp for the long haul...
UTD has plenty of dining options outside of Dining Hall West where you can grab your next bite.
The Student Union is the center of most dining options on campus. Its main attraction is Starbucks, where...
The recent wave of anti-trans hatred being pushed in the media and legislation has, unfortunately, spilled over onto campus. In recent weeks, students have spotted a number of flyers asking about “transition...
There’s an inquiry you receive a lot as an editor at The Mercury — “Can I be anonymous?” And the answer, for the most part, is no.
From news stories to opinion pieces, The Mercury receives...
Those who stereotype the South as backwards ignore all the civil rights leaders it has produced.
I spent a long time hating the South. I hated the music, I hated the incessant chirping of insects outside...
Taking away the most convenient location for college students to cast their ballots is an obvious attempt at disenfranchisement and must be condemned.
Disenfranchisement is exactly what Republican...
