Tag: Rory Moore
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Comets finish last at President’s Cup
The UTD Chess team organized the President’s Cup on March 30 and 31 in the JSOM building through a bidding process with the US Chess Federation. However, despite the effort they put into hosting the tournament, the UTD Chess team placed last — a surprise and disappointment to the team. Four universities participated in the…
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Furry Fiesta is fur-ocious fun
Art stalls overflowed with merchandise and countless colorful, larger-than-life animal costumes greeted guests at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, which hosted 2024’s Texas Furry Fiesta convention from March 15 to 17. This year, more than 17 Comets in fursuits attended the convention to socialize and connect with over 8,000 other furries. TFF 2024 is the fourth…
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Comic creators draw in panel audience at Comet Con
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 Cantú and Cyanide and Happiness’ Rob DenBleyker, who shared their artistic tips and journeys at Comet Con on March 29. Comet Con had…
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Comets blast through softball opponents
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 point in the season. After bonding through the loss of their coach last fall, they have continued to play as a tight-knit unit —…
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Chess Team snags awards at Southwest tournament
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 women’s chess team was the top scoring women’s team in the tournament. UTD Chess held this tournament on campus, registering eight teams…
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Pub demolished
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 union in place of the Green Center and to build an expanded Gaming Center in place of the Pub. Vice President…
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Muslims celebrate arrival of Ramadan with bazaar night
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 and mall into a marketplace mimicking bazaars, a melting pot of culture and cuisines from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.…
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Byrne Brothers bring Celtic tunes to North Texas Irish Festival
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 sharing Irish music all over the world. The family of five first came to America from Donegal, Ireland, in 2015 for vacation, then returned…
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No-No Boy is a yes-yes for the music industry
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 Boy, engaged students through immersive keynote speeches and performances focused on Asian history covering topics like concentration camps for Japanese people in…
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Sohta Nakabayashi plucks top prize
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 his accolade-filled career, driving his passion and inspiring others. Nakabayashi, a 23-year-old guitarist originally from Japan, now studies music at the Madrid Royal Conservatory in…
