Tag: Tejal Dhan
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Poor parking and transportation on campus isn’t only UTD’s doing
For many students, commuting to school is a great option to save money, but in recent years, it’s often felt like the savings aren’t worth the trouble when realizing how inconvenient parking is at UTD. By now, all of us know that UTD is a commuter school. 78% of students live off campus as of…
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UTD commemorates black freedom through Juneteenth celebration
On June 15, several UTD organizations took part in a celebration for Juneteenth, which was made a federal holiday in 2021. Featuring food, music and dance along with volunteering and tributes, the event honored the history of black Americans. The day started off with a service project hosted by the Office of Student Volunteerism and…
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Campus hideouts
There are plenty of spots in UTD that are an escape from campus on campus — you don’t need to drive or take the DART to get some peace of mind. The spots listed here are open for all students, so consider visiting them during your first couple of weeks. Creek by Parking Structure 1…
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Top UTD Social Media
The best way to stay updated with campus news and activities is to be engaged with social media. Here are some of the best UTD accounts to connect with! UTD Official Instagram The main social media account associated with UTD, @ut_dallas on Instagram, is an official account that posts important news and campus highlights. UTD…
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UTD Esports to split from Athletics
The Department of Student Affairs and Student Union Administration have recently made the decision toseparate the UTD esports program from the athletics department, allowing it to have its own highermanagement instead of falling under the SU. While discussed by both Student Affairs and the SU Administration, the final decision was made by GeneFitch, the vice…
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Comet shines as esports program leader
As head coach of UTD’s official Rocket League team, accounting sophomore Daniyal Ghayasuddin has accomplished outstanding feats in the world of esports, including coaching a collegiate team and hosting several events, and continues to share his passion for the field with the community. Ghayasuddin has been the coach for the Rocket League team for about…
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Art exhibit celebrates Taiwanese artists on the autism spectrum
UTD welcomed artists and art teachers all the way from Taiwan to display their works of art on April 1 to share insight on living life as an autistic individual. The works of art, which are displayed in the JSOM atrium, were all created by autistic individuals under the Taiwan Xingqier Creative Arts Association. In…
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Nasher Prize Laureate’s work on display in Dallas
Sculpture and performance artist Senga Nengudi was awarded the 2023 Nasher Prize for her powerful and meaningful art, bringing attention to the talent of both women and the Black community, and her current exhibit is worth a visit. Nengudi is the seventh laureate of the Nasher Prize, which honors outstanding contemporary sculpture art. Her passion…
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Comet shines as community leader through altruism
Junior marketing major Dylan Miles has been providing homeless individuals in Houston with warm, stylish hoodies since 2021 through his brand BetOnYourself, which he started in his freshman year. In addition to this, however, Miles is highly involved on campus and brings his leadership and good heart to UTD. Miles introduced his Houston-based brand in…
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UV residents face hot water outages
Since the start of the spring semester, students residing in University Village have experienced unannounced hot water outages. Shreya Billa, a sophomore biology major and resident of UV Phase 8A, said that she experienced two hot water outages in spring 2023 with no warning. The outages typically lasted a day, with Housing working to quickly…
