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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Come on, Barbie! Let’s  Go Prepare for The Barbie Movie!

Come on, Barbie! Let’s Go Prepare for The Barbie Movie!

July 24, 2023

Comedic, satirical and visually stunning, the “Barbie” movie is one of the most anticipated films of the summer. But don’t drive straight to the movie theater just yet! In order to properly enjoy...

Rachel Woon | Mercury Staff

Grow up again with Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

July 24, 2023

“Speak Now (Taylor's Version)” is an emotionally expansive album that builds on the timeless original’s topics of heartbreak and growing up to deliver Taylor Swift's best guide to navigating the...

FROM WEBS TO WORLDS

FROM WEBS TO WORLDS

June 27, 2023

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” delivered a visually stunning, musically intriguing film that left audiences begging for more screentime with beloved characters, both old and new. While “Spider-Man:...

Pride month began after the Stonewall riots, which were a series of gay liberation protests in 1969. Though initially started in the United States, Pride is now celebrated on an international scale. As we reflect on the history of queerness and the current state of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the states, it is more important than ever to recognize queer voices. One of the best ways to do that is to read stories that center around representation and uplift voices that are often silenced. Graphic By Rachel Woon | Mercury Staff

Powerful page-turners provide perspective into Pride and POC

June 27, 2023

June marks an important month in the year as it encompasses Pride Month and Juneteenth, both important events that celebrate freedom in different forms. As you celebrate and observe, here are some book...

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Cowboy caffeine fix

May 1, 2023

Caffeine is a quintessential part of the college experience, and finding a spot you enjoy is just as important. Whether you visit during your first exam season or just for a pick-me-up, every cowboy needs...

Graphic By Rachel Woon | Mercury Staff

Meal Exchange

May 1, 2023

Navigating dining options can be tiring — even when you're required to have a meal plan as a freshman living on campus, finding good-tasting or nutritious meals requires tact. By the time I was in my...

Graphic by Casey Rubio | Mercury Staff

Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks

April 17, 2023

Cheaper, faster and tastier, Dutch Bros has become my new go-to coffee spot near campus. Dutch Bros is a drive-thru coffee chain that has a practically endless number of flavor syrups and drink combinations....

Taylor Swift performed live in Arlington on the nights of March 31 to April 2. Photos by Unaiza Khakoo | Mercury Staff

Traveling through eras in song

April 17, 2023

The Eras Tour has been the talk of the internet ever since its announcement, and Taylor Swift’s pitstop in Arlington, TX for the March 31 to April 2 weekend proved the hype. Taylor Swift has released...

Photo by Devinee Amin | Mercury Staff

Composting for a cause

April 3, 2023

UTD’s Office of Sustainability has partnered with Turn Compost to provide accessible compost bins to students on campus. Starting in 2018, Student Government’s Green Initiative Committee collaborated...

Graphic by Astrid Hernandez | Mercury Staff

Student Government proposes resolution to end Farage’s teaching contract

March 20, 2023

Resolution 2022-26 After calling for a “cure to homosexuality” last summer, ECS Professor Timothy P. Farage was under investigation by UTD. However, he maintained his teaching position since he...

UT system resolutions suggest increasing financial transparency and investigating student working conditions

March 20, 2023

Resolutions suggested by the UT System Student Advisory Council in their latest meeting on March 3 and March 4 aim to aid students by increasing access to resources. Established in 1989, the UT System...

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” tries to elaborate on the relationship between protagonist Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and his daughter Cassie (Kathryn Newton), but lets the audience down with a confusing and lack-luster plot. Photo courtesy of IMDB.

Newest ‘Ant-Man’ installment disappoints fans

March 20, 2023

Cluttered, distracted and lackluster, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is the latest installment in the seemingly never-ending Marvel franchise and leaves the audience underwhelmed with a conglomeration...

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