Tag: Unaiza Khakoo
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Don’t confuse holiday consumerism with a ‘giving spirit’
With the holiday season officially underway, sales from every store imaginable have begun to roll out without the slightest hint of stopping, turning a time meant for charity into a season of unnecessary spending. Whether it be minimizing your purchases this sale season or donating to charities with the money you would have spent, students…
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Farmer’s Fridge: fresh food in a vending machine
Convenient and fresh, the Student Union’s newest vending machine, Farmer’s Fridge, gives Comets an option for grab-and-go foods as a healthier alternative for on-campus dining. Located between The Market and Halal Shack in the Student Union, Farmer’s Fridge allows students to choose from a variety of packed salads, bowls, wraps and snacks that are nutritionally…
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“The Marvels” Soar to New Heights with Leading Women Trio
The Marvel Cinematic Universe refreshes their fifth phase with empowering storytelling for new generation of fans “The Marvels” brilliantly rings in a new era of Marvel films that reignites the heart and joy of the franchise in a way that has been missing from recent releases. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, is a groundbreaking…
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Tuition insurance now available to UTD students
UTD has partnered with GradGuard since fall 2022 to offer students tuition insurance that entitles them to a refund in case they must withdraw completely due to chronic illness, unforeseen injury or mental health conditions. Students interested in registering for insurance for the spring 2024 semester must do so before the first day of classes,…
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Comet Wind blows away competition
Innovative and forward-thinking, the Wind Energy Club at UTD works at the intersection of energy and sustainability to build turbines to compete on the national scale. In their first year officially competing at the Department of Energy’s May 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition, the team advanced to the final phase of the contest and placed No.…
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Matty Healy brings eccentric antics back to the 1975, wowing fans with greatest hits
Adorned with stairs, windows and vintage televisions, Dickies Arena on Oct. 9 was transformed into a homey stage as The 1975 invited fans to an intimate look at their greatest hits of the last decade. As the lights illuminated the living room stage, leather-clad fans cheered on front man Matty Healy armed with a wine…
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SG, Mayor Dubey sign up over 200 Comets to vote
On Sept. 19, Student Government held their annual National Voter Registration Day event on campus to educate college students about the democratic process, registering 210 Comets to vote with visits from local representatives. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1 in 4 eligible citizens are not registered to vote. With a decline in youth participation…
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‘Love at First Sight,’ the peak modern romcom
Charming, genuine and unexpected — “Love at First Sight” marks the Renaissance of the romantic comedy genre for a new generation. Starring Haley Lu Richardson as Hadley Sullivan and Ben Hardy as Oliver Jones, the film follows two twenty-something college students who meet in the airport as they travel to London during winter break and…
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Hozier’s new album is his weakest
Inspired by Dante’s “Inferno,” Hozier’s third album takes the listener to hell and back with a new take on indie-folk music. “Unreal Unearth” is an unexpected twist on the artist’s style that results in an overall lukewarm experience. With his breakout single “Take Me to Church,” the Irish singer stood out among singers with his…
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Too Good to Go app offers restaurant food at a discount
Convenient, cheap, and sustainable, the Too Good To Go app is a must have for college students looking to fill their stomachs without emptying their bank accounts. Too Good To Go, a mobile app, allows its customers to buy discounted bags of leftover goods from local restaurants. Started in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2016, the company…