University officials and student organization leaders hosted a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the opening of the Student Services Building Addition on Feb. 2.
The addition is 68,000 square feet and...
On Jan. 24, the Student Government senators voted 28 to 7 in favor of adopting a resolution condemning Senate Bill 6, or the “bathroom bill,” that was recently filed in the Texas Senate.
SB6 would...
Clouds have been noticeable since beginning of year, stem from large amount of excess water
Facilities Management will begin to implement strategies this month to eliminate the clouds of gnats that stretch...
Student Government unanimously passed a resolution opposing efforts by the Texas legislature to curb the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and gender, sexual and romantic minorities...
Student apathy toward campus issues is often a direct consequence of passive leadership.
Student bodies across the nation have boasted of widespread activist endeavors in the past, which include fighting...
Correction: A previous version of this article misstated the length of time required for a senator to serve before running for President and Vice President. The Mercury regrets this error.
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Caitlynn Fortner is a international political economy junior from Dalton, Georgia. She chose UTD for its emphasis on academics and its diversity. Since high school, she’s focused on fighting hunger though...
Student Government made the decision not to join the Texas Student Transportation Infrastructure Alliance, a nonpartisan coalition that supports the Texas Central Railway project at their meeting on Feb....
Public affairs sophomore Brooke Lopez runs for Wylie City Council
The Saturday morning of March 31, 2012 dawned bright for Brooke Lopez and her family, as they prepared for their weekly fishing trip.
They...
A proposal for a new school, changes to housing policies, expanded dining options and better care for students’ mental well-being were among the topics discussed at Student Government’s first meeting...
Policy includes modified four-drink maximum, allows for BYOB tailgates by student organizations
Student Government is working on a new alcohol policy that could modify the drink limit from two to four...
Residential affairs committee chair Akshitha Padigela announced the committee is looking into rent-a-room services for dorms on campus. This will allow visitors on campus to rent out a vacant dorm room...
