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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff
Hazel Zhu | Mercury Staff

Comic creators draw in panel audience at Comet Con

April 1, 2024

The early 2000s were a time of cheesy toy infomercials, colorful comic pages and afterschool cartoons blaring on TV. This nostalgia is revitalized today through the amusing work of David DeGrand, Hector...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Comets blast through softball opponents

April 1, 2024

While a home sweep against an ASC rival gives the Comets confidence heading into April, the season remains about more than just softball.   This week, UTD’s softball team crossed the halfway...

All photos by Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Chess Team snags awards at Southwest tournament

March 18, 2024

The UTD Chess Team improved their standing by placing second in the 2024 Southwest Chess Collegiate Championship on March 9, also qualifying for the 2024 Texas Collegiate Super Finals in fall. The UTD...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Pub demolished

March 18, 2024

Demolition of the Pub’s exterior structure began on March 14. Admin has said demolition on the Pub and the Green Center will continue through the spring semester, with plans to construct a new student...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Muslims celebrate arrival of Ramadan with bazaar night

March 18, 2024

The night of March 1 saw UTD’s Muslim community abuzz with the vibrant spirit of communal joy as the month of Ramadan approached. Over 70 vendors, including student merchants, transformed the Plinth...

Photos: Rory Moore | Mercury Staff
Photoillustration: Anika Sultana | Mercury Staff

Byrne Brothers bring Celtic tunes to North Texas Irish Festival

March 18, 2024

After their eccentric and high-energy performance at the North Texas Irish Festival, the family-based band The Byrne Brothers immersed themselves in a warm Texas welcome and they are excited to continue...

Photos: Rory Moore | Mercury Staff
Photoillustration: Hazel Zhu | Mercury Staff

No-No Boy is a yes-yes for the music industry

March 18, 2024

No-No Boy gave Comets insight into his musical journey and life experiences on March 5, and a musical songwriting workshop on March 6 where No-No Boy performed his music. Julian Saporiti, aka No-No...

Rory Moore | Mercury Staff

Sohta Nakabayashi plucks top prize

March 18, 2024

In the 22nd Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival, first-place winner Sohta Nakabayashi won not only a cash prize, but an array of awards. Nakabayashi’s multicultural musical background has shaped...

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