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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Photo by Tyler Burkhardt | Editor-in-chief

Pipe rupture leaves Comets high and dry

October 4, 2021

A hairline fracture in a piece of PVC pipe six inches in diameter was all it took to dramatically disrupt the daily routines of many Comets living in the Phase 6 University Village apartments. There’s...

Graphic by Jacky Chao | Outreach Editor

UTD’s students need a (balanced) return to in-person instruction

October 4, 2021

Last week, there was a Change.org petition suggesting that UTD return to fully online learning for the semester. While that particular suggestion doesn’t seem to be getting serious attention, Student...

Photo courtesy of Dave Wester

Coach check-in: Danielle Kcholi

September 20, 2021

In the third Coach Check-in, I sat down with cross country coach Danielle Kcholi to talk about the Comets’ hot start to the semester, their season aspirations and the new cross country regional alignment. I...

Photo by Ali Khan | Video Editor

Food Truck Time

September 7, 2021

After a year-and-a-half hiatus, food trucks are back on campus! If you see a crowd gathered outside the Student Union between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on a weekday, they’re probably getting lunch from the...

Photo courtesy of Dave Wester

Coach check-in: Marci Allison

September 7, 2021

For the second iteration of “Coach check-in,” I sat down with Head Volleyball Coach Marci Allison to discuss the summer accolades accrued by the volleyball team—who went undefeated in last year’s...

Graphic by Jacky Chao | Outreach Editor

UTD issues statement on JSOM email mishap

September 5, 2021

An email containing student information was accidentally sent to the JSOM undergraduate mailing list by Project Manager Edwin Van Der Vliilst at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9/1. The email,...

Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Vax for cash

August 23, 2021

Alongside several policy changes for the upcoming semester, UTD will be implementing two COVID-related programs to ensure student safety. One of those programs might look familiar to students who lived...

Photo courtesy of Dave Wester

Coach check-in: Kanute Drugan

August 23, 2021

Of all the sports disrupted by COVID last year, those on the fall schedule arguably got the short end of the stick. After having their seasons canceled then rescheduled to the spring by the ASC, they...

Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Graphics Editor

Easing into intramurals

July 26, 2021

As Comets return to the reality of in-person schooling, a plethora of other opportunities present themselves – including the potential for in-person sports. In the words of Assistant Director of Competitive...

Graphic by Juhi Karnalkar | Mercury Staff

Update: Housing’s COVID protocols

July 26, 2021

UTD’s proactive testing and isolation programs will continue this fall, but on a reduced scale, as the University plans to rely on vaccinations to drive down case count. Associate Vice President...

The UTD Baseball team, after winning their second ASC Championship on the backs of a 35-18 season which saw them go 20-8 against conference opponents. | Photo Courtesy of Alonzo Quintero

Comet baseball’s best-ever season!

June 28, 2021

Returning from a season prematurely canceled by COVID-19 with a vengeance, the 2021 UTD Baseball team put together their best season in 20 years of existence, winning both the regular season and the American...

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