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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Intramurals leagues remain on-track

January 24, 2022

While the omicron variant has disrupted the start of many Comets’ 2022 academic schedules, on-campus recreation offerings and intramural leagues continue with only a few minor adjustments. “The...

COVID surge once again disrupts UTD spring policies

January 24, 2022

UTD’s response to the omicron wave in the DFW area includes a number of policies beyond the week-long postponement of the semester and subsequent transition to online instruction through Feb. 4. Due...

Honors college Dean retires

December 6, 2021

After 23 years as the Director of the Collegium V Honors Program and seven years as dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, Edward Harpham will be stepping down from his administrative post, effective...

Graphic by Casey Rubio | Mercury staff

Spring COVID plan

December 6, 2021

As finals conclude and students set their eyes on returning to campus next semester, UTD is doing the same with regard to its COVID-19 protocols. By and large, Vice President and Chief of Staff Rafael...

Photo Dave Wester | Mercury Staff

Cross country team prepares for spring

December 6, 2021

UTD’s cross country teams concluded the year on a high note and now turn their focus to preparing for the track season. Beset by a number of difficulties, including injuries to Graeme Maclean –...

Comets win international championship in dispute resolution competition

December 6, 2021

On November 13, a team of Comets claimed the title of world champions for UTD at the International Academy for Dispute Resolution mediation contest. First-time competitors Hadia Siddiqui, a psychology...

Photo courtesy of Dave Morris

Volleyball team wins ASC Championships

November 15, 2021

The volleyball team concludes their year with an 18-10 overall record, after winning the program’s record-setting seventh ASC Title and advancing to the second round in the NCAA D-III championships. After...

"I jokingly refer to it when students or parents come through, ‘Think of this as Westminster Abbey with the battle flags of
the British army in the sky and they're gradually deteriorating. It's our remembering of the past." — Dean Edward Harhpam. Photo by Admaris Dominguez | Mercury Staff

Curious Comets Vol. 2: Why are there t-shirts in the Green Center atrium?

November 1, 2021

Green Center houses UTD’s Hobson Wildenthal Honors College – but to most Comets, it’s probably best known for the couple dozen t-shirts suspended above the building’s atrium. These curiosity-inducing...

UTD's volleyball team runs practice drills on Friday, Oct. 29, preparing for the ASC Conference tournamnet next weekend. Photo by Tyler Burkhardt | Editor-In-Chief

Women’s Volleyball serves up wins to end the season

November 1, 2021

UTD Volleyball clinched the No. 2 seed in the American Southwest Conference postseason tournament with a three-match sweep of ETBU on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The team will use the remainder of their schedule...

Photo courtesy Terry Butterfield

Coach check-in: Terry Butterfield

October 18, 2021

In this week’s Coach Check-in, I sat down with Terry Butterfield, men’s basketball head coach, to discuss the makeup of the team’s roster and what preparation for the season is going to look like. Photo...

Photo courtesy of UTD Athletics

UTD names first female Hispanic AD in NSDA D-III

October 4, 2021

Effective Oct. 1, Bill Pettit is transitioning out of the role of Director of Athletics, and Angela Marin has been appointed to fill that role until a full job search can be completed. Marin, who has...

Photo by Ben Nguyen | Managing Editor

Technology support on tap

October 4, 2021

Are you or a loved one suffering from computer gremlins? Luckily, OIT’s newly-opened TechKnowledgy Baris conveniently located in the lower floor of the Student Union and is dedicated to showcasing new...

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