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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Computer science sophomore Kaitlyn Morris grew up in Daingerfield, a small town in Northeast Texas. After coming to UTD, she had trouble adjusting to the diversity and academic rigor, but soon found the community and resources necessary to succeed in college.  Photo by Saher Aqeel | Mercury Staff.

Small towns, big dreams

January 23, 2017

Kaitlyn Morris sits on her great-grandparents’ porch, taking in the colors of the sunset. An expanse of land stretches out in front of her, outlined by pine and oak trees. She watches night fall as she...

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