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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

A petition launched on Jan. 6 called for an end to a “fingertip length” shorts rule allegedly enforced in UREC facilities. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

UREC addresses dress code petition

January 14, 2019

Incident that led to outcry resulted from miscommunication, university officials say. Students launched an online petition last week criticizing an alleged decision by University Recreation to enforce...

The redesigned Fitness Center reopened on June 3, offering a new layout to make it easier for groups to exercise together. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Fitness Center reopens after weeks-long closure

July 1, 2018

After three weeks wrapped in caution tape, the doors to the Fitness Center have reopened to reveal new carpeting, restructured machinery and a modernized facility. Over the past year, University Recreation...

A student balances on a rope to practice slacklining by the UTD soccer fields as part of a clinic offered by University Recreation’s outdoor excursion program on Oct. 13. Photo by Ian Bird | Mercury Staff.

Outdoor excursions

October 16, 2017

Students interested in exploring local destinations and learning outdoor skills such as zip lining and campfire building and can now attend trips with other like-minded students. University Recreation...

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