Tag: Smrithi Upadhyayula
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Multi-campus survey reveals Honorlock remains unpopular
Classes at UTD have returned to their normal modalities, but some still retain a vestige of pandemic-era instruction: Honorlock. Some instructors have chosen to keep their exams virtual for scheduling flexibility or to set exam lengths that are not limited by 50- or 75-minute class periods. An online survey of four universities – UTD, the…
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UREC Activity Center should open earlier
The Activity Center should open at 6 a.m. in order to be more inclusive of students with early morning classes and help ease gym traffic. The gym currently opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays. If students arrive as soon as it opens, they can get through an hour-long workout by 8 a.m. Allowing a few…
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UTD Rooms returns for student use
As students return to in-person classes once again, so does the UTD Rooms app. The app was developed by Mithil Viradia, who graduated from UTD in spring 2020 with a degree in computer engineering. It uses data from Coursebook to determine which rooms on campus do not have classes scheduled in them at a given…
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Credit hour limit extended
Starting this fall, UTD undergraduates will be allowed to take a maximum of 19 credit hours in a long semester without special permission. In previous semesters, students who wished to take more than 18 hours had to obtain permission from the Associate Dean of their school. After reviewing the student’s academic record and intended course…
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Where, how to register for a vaccine
As of March 29, all Texans above the age of 16 are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free, other than possible administrative fees. Yet, the large number of providers available and their differing policies can make registering to get the shot a convoluted process. For those who are on or near campus, here…
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How to combat vaccine anxiety
While approximately 51% percent of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, many who have received or are planning to receive the shot are experiencing vaccine anxiety, which can make the experience uncomfortable and even discourage them from getting their first or second dose. Daily RX defines vaccine anxiety as…
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Men’s cross-country team wins third consecutive ASC championship
UTD men’s cross-country team won their third consecutive ASC championship in early March, while the women’s team took second place. On March 13, teams from eight universities competed in the race at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. The UTD men’s team finished 21 points ahead of runner-up LeTourneau University, with four Comets –…